Scant attention paid to hazards of lead poisoning Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other governmental and non-governmental organisations have been marking every third week of October as International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) since 2013, lead poisoning, particularly among children, remains a major health problem and is in fact increasing. Nepal 29 Oct, 2023
Fair price shops to run from today As festivals such as Dashain, Tihar and Chhath are approaching, the government is all set to run fair price shops. Nepal 08 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Corruption again Corruption cases no longer raise eyebrows in this country as they are reported in the media at such regularity and frequency that they have become a part and parcel of Nepali life. Opinion 04 Oct, 2023
Nine booked for embezzling fund ​​​​​​​The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority today filed corruption case against nine individuals, including Secretary of Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Madhu Kumar Marasini, accusing them of embezzling Rs 232,758,077 million. Kathmandu 03 Oct, 2023
CIAA files case against nine including sitting secretary on corruption charges The national payment gateway, which was purchased six years ago, has not been used since its acquisition. Nepal 02 Oct, 2023
Festivals-centred fair price shops from Oct 8 The government has decided to launch the fair-price shops in view of the upcoming festivals from October 8 to November 19. Business 27 Sep, 2023
Nepal, China ink 12 agreements ​​​​​​​Nepal and China signed 12 agreements on Monday to promote bilateral trade, cooperation on green and low carbon development, and cooperation in the field of science, technology and innovation, among others. Nepal 26 Sep, 2023
PM Dahal's China visit: 12 different agreements, one MoU signed Nepal and China have signed 12 different agreements and one memorandum of understanding (MoU). Nepal 25 Sep, 2023
Collaboration crucial in economic diplomacy ​​​​​​​Private sector and government officials have emphasised the need for cooperation between Nepali diplomatic missions and the private sector in promoting foreign investment and exports during the current challenging economic times. Business 04 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Usury criminalised Despite some uncertainty, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the anti-usury ordinance replacement bill on Sunday, raising hopes that the usury victims would find justice as loan-sharking has now been criminalised. Opinion 18 Jul, 2023
Policy dialogue on legal, procedural reforms for MCSI development ​​​​​​​The Federation of Nepali Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) organised a policy dialogue on legal and procedural reforms for micro, cottage, and small industries development in Nepal with technical assistance from USAID Trade and Competitiveness here today. Business 29 Jun, 2023
FNCSI convenes policy dialogue to inform legal, procedural reforms for MCSI development The Federation of Nepali Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) organized a policy dialogue on Legal and Procedural Reforms for Micro, Cottage, and Small Industries Development in Nepal with technical assistance from USAID Trade and Competitiveness on Wednesday in Kathmandu. Kathmandu 28 Jun, 2023
