Pvt sector hails budget KATHMANDU, July 16 Private sector has hailed the fiscal budget 2015-16, presented by Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat at the Legislature-parliament on Tuesday for its focus on infrastructure development and boosting productivity of agricultural and... 17 Jul, 2015
In their opinion � The private sector has said that the budget for fiscal 2015-16 that has a target of achieving economic growth of six per cent is ambitious, pointing out the weak capacity of the government to spend capital budget. The Himalayan Times spoke to some... 15 Jul, 2015
WFP pledges continuity of support to Nepal amid controversies over supply of damaged foods KATHMANDU: The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) said it would continue supporting the people of Nepal even though it has been dragged into controversies over the alleged supply of substandard foods in the earthquake-hit... Travel 03 Jul, 2015
Vulnerable settlements to be relocated in 15 days KATHMANDU, June 30 The government today decided to form a task force to relocate the settlements rendered uninhabitable due to tremors in the most affected districts within next 15 days. According to Minister for Urban Development Narayan Khadka,... Horoscopes 01 Jul, 2015
90pc ADB aid to go to infrastructure projects KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $600 million in assistance for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of earthquake shattered Nepal, with a majority of the support aimed towards infrastructure development. “Ninety per... 26 Jun, 2015
MoCS asked to crack down on wrongdoers KATHMANDU: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the legislature-parliament has instructed the Ministry of Commerce and Supplies (MoCS) to crack down on unethical businesses through effective market monitoring citing incidences of black-marketing and... 23 Jun, 2015
Cabinet endorses ordinance to set up Reconstruction Authority under PM KATHMANDU: A Cabinet meeting on Sunday endorsed an ordinance on the formation of Reconstruction Authority in the wake of devastating April 25 earthquake and its aftershocks. The ordinance will now be sent to the President for certification. The...