IMF sees signs of recovery in Nepal's economy Nepal’s economy is showing early signs of recovery, said an official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issuing a statement at the conclusion of a staff visit to Nepal. Business 24 Sep, 2024
NAC flying into an uncertain future The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), once a national pride, has been mired in scandals, with its reputation and operational efficiency taking a severe nosedive. Nepal 16 Aug, 2024
'We can build on the progress of the last four years to further bilateral relations' Ambassador of Italy to Nepal Vincenzo de Luca who is completing his four years tenure in June visited Kathmandu last week and held meetings with government authorities and civil society members. Kathmandu 04 Jun, 2024
Culture of impunity against discrimination puts Dalit at risk Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination, claims Amnesty International in its new report “No One Cares”: Descent-Based Discrimination against Dalits. Nepal 15 May, 2024
In journalism, you don't need to please everyone: Pant Internationally acknowledged media researcher, trainer and rights advocate, Laxman Datt Pant is the Chairperson of Media Action Nepal. His role is to advise and update Media Freedom Coalition on cases of attacks against media and journalists, and media freedom violations at the global level. In February 2022, Nepal 03 Nov, 2023
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on third review under ECF Nepali authorities and the International Monetary Fund team have reached staff-level agreement for disbursement of about $51.3 million under the third review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement. Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2023
Nepathya to perform its maiden concert in Canada Issuing a statement today, Nepalaya, the band's management company, said the band will entertain Nepali diaspora in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Entertainment 20 Sep, 2023
Both EU and Nepal share views on rules-based international order Ambassador of European Union to Nepal Nona Deprez will be completing her three years tenure in Nepal in a few weeks. Kathmandu 14 Jul, 2023
Australian Minister hands over rescue equipment Australia’s Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts, handed over an Australian-made Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) to the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) for use at Pheriche Aid Post and the Everest ER Clinic at Everest Base Camp, today. Kathmandu 17 May, 2023
IMF projects Nepal's economic growth at 4.4pc The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nepal’s real GDP to grow by 4.4 per cent in fiscal year 2022-23, supported by the ongoing recovery of tourism, strong agriculture sector performance and resilient remittances. Business 10 May, 2023
IMF completes reviews under ECF The executive board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first and second reviews under the extended credit facility (ECF) for Nepal, allowing the country to withdraw the equivalent about $52.8 million and bringing total disbursements under the ECF for budget support so far to about $157.4 million. Business 03 May, 2023
Inaugural meeting of International Scientific Committee for Kathmandu Valley inaugural meeting held The International Scientific Committee for the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Property (ISC-KV) held its first meeting in Kathmandu. Organised in collaboration with the municipal authorities and the Department of Archaeology with the support of UNESCO Nepal, the meeting took place on 23-24 March 2023. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2023