World Bank approves $150 million financing for bridge resilience program The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $150 million financing package for Nepal’s Third Bridges Improvement and Maintenance Program (BIMP-III). Nepal 1d ago
KOTTAN Night held in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young said that Korea Tours and Trekking Operator Association of Nepal (KOTTAN) would help further develop the relations between South Korea and Nepal. Nepal 28 Mar, 2025
5.1 percent GDP growth rate in second quarter The country's economic growth rate has been estimated to stand at 5.1 percent in the second quarter of the current fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2024/25 AD). Business 27 Mar, 2025
City Express Money Transfer hands over mega bumper prize, unveils 2082 calendar City Express Money Transfer has handed over the prize money to the winner of its mega bumper prize in the Dashain Scheme 2081, which awarded 18 times the remitted amount on Monday. Business 25 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
Koshi Province launches Udaya Guarantee Fund and Udaya Challenge Fund to boost SME financing The Koshi Province government has launched the Udaya Guarantee Fund and Udaya Challenge Fund to provide loan guarantees for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. Nepal 24 Mar, 2025
India's AIBI and Nepal's MBAN sign MoU for investment banking collaboration The Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and the Merchant Bankers Association of Nepal (MBAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the investment banking sector. Opinion 23 Mar, 2025
There are other Annapurnas in the lives of Wo(men): A legacy climb of the overlooked Annapurnas On June 03, 2025, it will be 75 years since the first successful ascent of Annapurna – the first 8000er ever to be summited by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
Nepali Congress sensitive to human rights of people with disabilities: NC President Deuba Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that his party remains sensitive to the human rights of people with disabilities (PWDs). Nepal 21 Mar, 2025
School building constructed under Nepal-India cooperation inaugurated in Makawanpur The newly constructed school building of Shree Janakalyan Secondary School in Makawanpur, built with financial assistance from the Government of India under the Nepal-India Development Cooperation, was inaugurated today. Nepal 19 Mar, 2025
GPAST's closure: Threatens Nepal's future in science and innovation The decision by the Gandaki Provincial Government to dissolve the Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is not just a bureaucratic misstep but a politically shortsighted and reckless action that endangers Nepal’s future in science, innovation and sustainable development. Opinion 17 Mar, 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
