Nepal participates in Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhan Raj Gurung, participated in the opening ceremony of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 29 November 2023. Nepal 01 Dec, 2023
'Economic situation of Nepal, Lanka not same' Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank country director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, has explained that the situation facing Nepal and Sri Lanka are not the same and that the country can disabuse itself of that fear. Business 06 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Duplication of works According to the new constitution, there are 753 local levels and 6,743 wards across the country. Opinion 09 Feb, 2021
Govt seeks UK investment in energy, roads Kathmandu, December 17 Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has urged the United Kingdom (UK) to invest in Nepal’s hydropower, tourism and road projects. During a courtesy meeting with the newly-appointed Ambassador of UK to Nepal Nicola Pollitt... 18 Dec, 2019
Private sector has responsible role in achieving SDGs: Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada Kathmandu, September 6 Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada today said that the private sector should play a responsible role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the private sector is the primary partner of the government for... 07 Sep, 2019
Aid for empowerment: Building capacity of LGs Development cooperation or other forms of assistance can also teach the local governments ways to prevent conflict during a project’s implementation to reduce the risks of potential social tensions at the local level Our local governments (LGs)... 22 Apr, 2019
�If we do not dream big, we will be stuck with small achievements� The National Development Council, in its first meeting after the country adopted the federal system of governance, finalised its concept paper of the 15th five-year plan (fiscals 2019-20 to 2023-24) last week. The plan, prepared by National... 09 Apr, 2019
Private, public financing needs to be enhanced to fill financing gap for SDGs Though the government has expressed commitment to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there is a huge financing gap for SDGs. It is estimated that Nepal requires almost $20 billion annually to achieve SDGs. Sujan Dhungana of The... 26 Mar, 2019
FinMin seeks AIIB support for infra development Kathmandu, June 26 Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has sought assistance from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) — China sponsored multilateral development agency — to meet the financing and other capacity gaps in the public... 27 Jun, 2018
�Budget has dampened expectations of people� The fiscal budget for 2018-19 unveiled last week by the government has received mixed response from stakeholders. While some are saying the budget is realistic, visionary and has set tangible targets, others say that it is only a continuation of... 04 Jun, 2018
Constitution amendment is separate issue says PM Oli KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government's policy and programme is oriented towards economic development and prosperity of the people. Emerging out of the House of Representatives building following disclosure of the... Travel 21 May, 2018
�Govt's prime focus will be to graduate Nepal from LDC status by 2022' government wants to partner with the private sector while formulating economic policies and development plans Kathmandu, April 11 Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government will give due priority to economic and development agendas... 12 Apr, 2018
