NTB, UNDP sign $5 million Sustainable Tourism Project The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched the Sustainable Tourism Project (STP) to generate employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities by improving tourism facilities and services, skilling the workforce, and promoting tourist destinations. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
Lawmakers demand government's response to Nepal's FATF 'Grey List' status Lawmakers have urged the government to clarify its response following Nepal’s inclusion in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Nepal 25 Feb, 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
Japan, UNDP hold national workshop to promote local climate actions in Jajarkot A national workshop focused on ‘Enhancing Human Security through Local Climate Actions’ was held recently, hosted by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers (OCMCM), Karnali Province, with support from UNDP and the Government of Japan. Nepal 04 Dec, 2024
Ukraine strikes a Russian oil hub as Zelenskyy says the war is in 'a very important phase' Kyiv is still awaiting word from its Western partners on its repeated requests to use the long-range weapons they provide to hit targets on Russian soil. World 07 Oct, 2024
China's Communist Party has ruled for 75 years. Will it make it to 100? Party leaders have studied the end of the former Soviet Union and are determined to prevent a similar outcome in China. World 01 Oct, 2024
Collaboration with private sector vital for national prosperity: Tourism Minister Pandey Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey stated that collaboration with the private sector is essential for national prosperity. Nepal 25 Sep, 2024
Youth mobilisation: Inalienable facet for nation's growth A nation, be it a developed or a developing one, needs to give top priority to widening opportunities for the youth through a favourable policy to ensure that the needs and priorities of the economy and society are addressed. As per the 2021 census, 61 per cent, or 17 million, of its citizens make up youths, but the current outlook for engaging this youth population in Nepal paints a grim picture. Opinion 22 May, 2024
Bleak impact of ODA on Nepal's education sector: Rigorous evaluation of funding proposals is called for Over the past decade, the Government of Nepal has received significant Official Development Assistance (ODA) amounting upto US$ 1 billion for educational development. However, there is growing concern about the lack of expected outcomes and measurable results of this investment. Opinion 21 Mar, 2024
Bhutan's People's Democratic Party wins election in Himalayan kingdom and returns to power The Election Commission of Bhutan will make its final declaration Wednesday. World 09 Jan, 2024
ADB approves $166 million financing package to Nepal According to the ADB, the Urban Resilience and Livability Improvement Project aims to contribute to the economic growth, resilience, and livability of the selected cities. Nepal 14 Dec, 2023
Downsizing the army: Is it to loot the country? This is my reply to those members of the House of Representatives (HoR) who recently wanted to downsize the Nepal Army to save the economy. Opinion 23 Aug, 2023
