�We have to be more specific and efficient while allocating resources� The federal government will present the budget for fiscal 2018-19 on May 29. The Finance Ministry has formulated the federal budget based on the principles and priorities of the budget and policies and programmes of the government presented in the... 28 May, 2018
Budget to change tax rates massively Kathmandu, May 26 The federal budget of fiscal year 2018-19 will change the tax rates massively and also introduce policies to expand the tax net. Through the budget, the government is preparing to introduce another slab in income... 27 May, 2018
Operation of cable car feasible in Valley Kathmandu, May 23 A study has shown that the operation of cable car is feasible at three different locations of Kathmandu Valley. The engineering study was carried out by two French companies - ADP and Ciastra, which are famous the world over for... 24 May, 2018
Policies, programmes aim to enhance infra KATHMANDU: The government has presented its policies and programmes to the Parliament which aim to achieve economic prosperity through developing physical infrastructure and enhancing the quality of services. The policies and... Horoscopes 21 May, 2018
Study highlights need for clarity in regulatory provisions Kathmandu, May 15 Lack of clarity between the federal and provincial governments in terms of regulating the banks and financial institutions, labour market, industries, corporate and corporations could adversely affect private sector growth in the... 16 May, 2018
Govt urged to be more realistic in allocation of fiscal budget Kathmandu, May 14 The government has been suggested to be more realistic during budget allocation to end the perennial problem of low capital spending. Speaking at a pre-budget discussion programme organised by Nepal Economic Association (NEA),... 15 May, 2018
�Performance based evaluation of delivery mechanisms must' The government has deferred its plan to graduate to league of developing nations for next three years, as per capita income is lower than required threshold. Being a low income country compounded with low investment in human capital, lack of... 07 May, 2018
Unspent grant to local levels added to show high GDP growth Kathmandu, May 2 Though a large chunk of the grant transferred to the sub-national governments remains unspent, the Central Bureau of Statistics has included the grant amount transferred to the lower layers of administration as funds mobilised while... Travel 03 May, 2018
NNRFC fixes minimum threshold Kathmandu, May 1 The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) has fixed a minimum threshold of revenue-sharing and equalisation grant with the 753 local units. “To ensure minimum resources to local units like Narphu rural... 02 May, 2018
World Bank warns of widening fiscal deficit Kathmandu, April 18 The World Bank Group has warned that widening fiscal and current account deficit has intertwined risk in the financial sector. The Nepal Development Update of the World Bank Group unveiled today has said that due to the... 19 Apr, 2018
Is it fit for Ceres? build vibrant economic growth platform where financial benefits can be derived from Kathmandu Being an agrarian economy where agriculture accounted for 28.89 per cent of the national GDP in 2016/2017 and employs two-third of the country’s... 28 Jan, 2018
Finding resources key challenge in federalism Kathmandu, December 19 Experts have said that fiscal federalism is going to be the biggest challenge in the short term as the transition to the new system is likely to incur a huge cost for the country. The country has recently embarked towards... 20 Dec, 2017
