The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Non-performing loans of commercial banks: How AI can revolutionise their management Non-performing loans (NPL) have been a major and increasing issue in the Nepalese banking sector, primarily among commercial banks, which has led them to adopt technological solutions. Opinion 11 Mar, 2025
Local bodies slam federal govt's decision to slash grants Local governments have opposed the federal government's decision to reduce the disbursement of fiscal equalisation grants announced for the local governments in the current fiscal budget. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
WHO thanks Nepal for its contribution to South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region on Monday thanked the Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, for contributing Rs 1,500,000, approximately USD 11,000, to the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF), a unique funding mechanism to support Member countries in the Region prepare for and respond to health emergencies. 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
Lack of increase in loan disbursement concerning: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said it is concerning that the loan investment could not increase as expected. Business 20 Jan, 2025
Parametric insurance: How it can help Nepal build climate resilience In the Himalayas, flash floods, landslides, wildfires and other extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting daily life and devastating communities, particularly those reliant on agriculture and natural resources. Opinion 26 Dec, 2024
'A strong cooperatives regulatory needed to prevent misuse of depositors' money' CPN-UML lawmaker Surya Bahadur Thapa Kshetree popularly known as Surya Thapa represents Pyuthan constituency in the House of Representatives. Nepal 03 Oct, 2024
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
IMF to hold crucial talks with Pakistan over release of final $1.1B tranche of $3B bailout The International Monetary Fund will hold a crucial round of talks with Pakistan's newly elected government this week to determine whether the country has met conditions for receiving the much needed final $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout, officials said Wednesday. World 14 Mar, 2024
Economic indicators gradually improving: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the country's economic indicators are on a positive trajectory due to the consistent efforts. Nepal 13 Mar, 2024
CIB arrests two former CEOs of Century Bank, 10 others The Central Bureau of Investigation (CIB) arrested two ex-Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Century Bank, along with 10 others, for banking offenses, on Tuesday. Business 27 Feb, 2024
