I want to make Lalitpur a historically liveable city Chiri Babu Maharjan has earned the people's trust, helping him win a second term as mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City. Kathmandu 07 Jun, 2024
Bridge construction along Narayangadh-Muglin road section in full swing Construction of bridges along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section has gained pace in a way to bring them into operation by coming mid-November. Nepal 09 May, 2024
WB to take financial management lead for proposed Upper Arun Project An agreement in principle has been reached for the financial management of the proposed 1063-megawatt Upper Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha district. Nepal 19 Apr, 2024
Prioritize Nepal for adaptation funds, says Finance Minister Pun Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has said that underdeveloped and Himalayan nations like Nepal should be prioritized for access to compensation, biodiversity, and adaptation funds established to address the damages caused by climate change. Business 18 Apr, 2024
US will push China to change policy that threatens American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says On the war in Ukraine, Yellen warned that any banks that facilitate the sale of military or dual-use goods to Russia could face US sanctions. World 08 Apr, 2024
WB projects inflation to remain at 6.7 percent in 2024 The consumer price inflation in Nepal is expected to remain high at 6.7 percent in Fiscal Year 2024, close to the central bank's 6.5 percent ceiling, due to VAT exemptions removal, India's food export restrictions, and increased paddy minimum support prices. Nepal 03 Apr, 2024
World Bank projects Nepal's economic growth to be 3.3 percent in FY24 The World Bank (WB) has said that Nepal’s economy is expected to grow by 3.3% in FY24, driven by revived tourism and a pickup in hydropower exports. Nepal 02 Apr, 2024
Nepal names Yeti as National Symbol In a significant move Nepal's government has officially designated the legendary Yeti as the guardian of the Himalayas and nominated it as the country's national symbol. Nepal 01 Apr, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
NEA urges int'l community to boost investment in energy sector The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has urged the country's international development partners to increase investment in the energy sector. Business 01 Mar, 2024
World Bank to provide Rs 26.51 billion for growth reforms, better local roads in Nepal The World Bank has approved Rs 26.51 billion in new financing for two projects in Nepal aimed at supporting the country’s transition toward Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development Business 01 Mar, 2024
Climate crisis: Why can't Nepal lead in global action? In a recent remark, Prime Minister Dahal stressed that “Nepal has a zilch role in climate crisis”. Opinion 28 Feb, 2024
