India recognizes Nepal's lab for food sample testing The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recognised the National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory of DFTQC for food sample testing. Nepal 1d ago
Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire. World 27 Mar, 2025
Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 987 billion, driven by petroleum, smartphones, and electric vehicles Nepal's trade deficit has surged to Rs 987.39 billion in the last eight months of the current fiscal year, despite a notable rise in exports. Business 26 Mar, 2025
The lost playground: Use CSR funds for equitable play access Children's play in Nepal has historically been characterised by free, spontaneous activities such as "gatta" (pebbles), hide-and-seek, kabbadi, dandi-biyo, inspiring cultural connections and physical skills without cost. Opinion 25 Mar, 2025
Nepal's trade crisis: Bridging the gap with India and beyond Nepal’s trade is at a crossroads. Once a key exporter of agricultural commodities, the country now struggles to sustain its own demand for essential goods, including paddy, milk, and sugarcane. Opinion 21 Mar, 2025
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk Ukraine launched in August a daring cross-border incursion into Kursk, in what marked the largest attack on Russian territory since World War II. World 09 Mar, 2025
Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.” World 06 Mar, 2025
Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation. Opinion 06 Mar, 2025
European Commission chief says India and EU have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement this year European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the EU and India have agreed to push to get a long-pending free trade agreement done this year and that the two sides will strengthen their partnership in the areas of trade, technology, connectivity and defense. World 28 Feb, 2025
Exports up nearly by double through Birgunj customs Goods worth Rs 40 billion 345 million and 979 thousand have been exported through Birgunj customs point in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, 2024/25. Business 27 Feb, 2025
Nepal records Rs 861.38 billion trade deficit in seven months Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. Business 22 Feb, 2025
Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug on Thursday and called him “a great friend of mine," but nonetheless warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's begun imposing on U.S. trade partners around the world. Nepal 14 Feb, 2025
