World Bank approves $150 million financing for bridge resilience program The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $150 million financing package for Nepal’s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III). Nepal 1d ago
Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 987 billion, driven by petroleum, smartphones, and electric vehicles Nepal's trade deficit has surged to Rs 987.39 billion in the last eight months of the current fiscal year, despite a notable rise in exports. Business 26 Mar, 2025
Chhetri comes out of retirement at 40 to help India in Asian Cup qualifying India recalled the veteran striker this week for the March 25 qualifier against Bangladesh. Sports 07 Mar, 2025
Scrub typhus encephalitis: Its growing threat in Nepal Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) is considered as a constellation of symptoms consisting of a sudden onset of fever, with change in the mental status (including confusion, disorientation, coma or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures in a person of any age. Opinion 28 Feb, 2025
Global experts to convene in Nepal for conference on 'Digital-Age Crimes' Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to inaugurate the conference. Kathmandu 25 Feb, 2025
Nepal records Rs 861.38 billion trade deficit in seven months Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. Business 22 Feb, 2025
Nepal drops in Corruption Perceptions Index ranking Nepal has slipped one position in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, according to the latest report released by Transparency International on Tuesday. Nepal 11 Feb, 2025
'Addressing infrastructure gaps, employment and maintaining policy certainty crucial for continued growth' Since arriving in Nepal back in July, David Sislen has been overseeing the World Bank’s Office in Nepal as the bank’s country director for Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka. Business 05 Feb, 2025
Shifting South Asian civic space: Opportunities for creative citizen engagements Crackdown on civic space is increasing globally amid gradual erosion of democratic principles and practices. Opinion 23 Jan, 2025
Nepal records a trade deficit of Rs 723.58 billion in the first six months Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 723.58 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year, as per the Department of Customs. Business 21 Jan, 2025
Women's economic empowerment: Policy innovations needed For nations to develop and prosper, the role of women in enhancing the economy is often acknowledged as crucial. Opinion 14 Jan, 2025
European Union, Nepal Rastra Bank and IFC host Seminar on Climate Risks and Opportunities in Nepal's Banking Sector A seminar titled “Climate Risks and Opportunities in Nepal’s Banking Sector” was held on Wednesday, jointly organized by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), with support from the European Union under the regional initiative “Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia” (ACSIIS). Business 21 Nov, 2024
