Development spending shrinks to 29pc in third quarter The government’s development expenditure has remained sluggish, reaching only 29.2 percent of the annual target by the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25. Business 14 Apr, 2025
Nepal's slowing economy: Demand-led stimulus key to reviving momentum The vegetable vendor in Butwal, the factory owner in Birgunj, the garment shop in Kathmandu and the returnee migrant in Dhangadhi all have something in common: fewer customers, thinner margins and growing uncertainty. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
Enhanced social security system in Nepal: Public participation is the key During the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Nepalese lost their jobs; among the worst hit were the blue-collar workers, as working remotely was not an option for them. Opinion 18 Mar, 2025
Expenditure exceeds income, but dev spending only at 23 per cent in eight months The government's expenditure has surpassed the income till the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25. Nepal 14 Mar, 2025
Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. Opinion 24 Feb, 2025
Two big political parties form government for nation's development and stability: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the two large political parties of the country have formed the government for the nation's development and stability, and there is no need for any misgivings between the present ruling partners. Nepal 16 Feb, 2025
Free cancer treatment for children: Will Nepal deliver? When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the world of their family crumbles. Opinion 13 Feb, 2025
Govt total expenditure stands at Rs 667.60 billion in last six months The total expenditure of the Government of Nepal stood at Rs.667.60 billion during six months of FY 2024/25. Business 04 Feb, 2025
65 projects for drinking water, irrigation and river control in Myagdi The Gandaki province government has operated 65 projects related to drinking water, irrigation and river control in Myagdi this year. Nepal 25 Jan, 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
Public debt reaches over Rs 2536 billion The public debt till mid-January of the current fiscal year has exceeded Rs 2,536 billion. Business 19 Jan, 2025
The UML leadership: Virtually losing moral relevance The coalition of two diagonally opposite parties standing ideologically on different pages, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), came as a great surprise after they decided to tie the political wedlock at midnight. Opinion 15 Jan, 2025
