OPINION
Remittance inflows pose Dutch Disease risk in Nepalese economy
Remittance inflows pose Dutch Disease risk in Nepalese econo...
Poverty, income inequality, and low domestic production capacity are significant issues in the country. Import rates are rising rapidly, while export growth remains sluggish. Both the agricultural and industrial sectors face inadequate investment. Additionally, the economy is hampered by insufficien...
Aug 16, 2023
POLITICS
PM expresses frustration with UML over parliament obstruction
PM expresses frustration with UML over parliament obstructio...
KATHMANDU, August 16 : Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stated that conspiracies are being hatched from various quarters to derail the current constitutional course because the government has taken proactive measures to combat corruption.
Aug 16, 2023
Editorial
Mustang disaster- A wake up call
Mustang disaster- A wake up call
The unexpected surge in heavy rainfall and subsequent floods in the traditionally arid regions of Mustang and Manang in recent years has highlighted a pressing need for proactive and transformative adaptation strategies to protect both human lives and vital infrastructure.
Aug 16, 2023
SOCIETY
FCAN forms five-member negotiation team to negotiate with govt
FCAN forms five-member negotiation team to negotiate with go...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has formed a five-member negotiation team under the leadership of its president Rabi Singh to engage in discussions with the government. After receiving an official letter from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Coun...
Aug 15, 2023
POLITICS
Gold smuggling investigation risks political interference
Gold smuggling investigation risks political interference
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: After the government handed over the responsibility of investigating the recent gold smuggling case to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police, the main opposition party in Parliament, the CPN-UML, has been demanding a high-level investigation committee to probe the...
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
‘Gender-friendly trade policy and program a must as Nepal prepares to graduate from LDC’
‘Gender-friendly trade policy and program a must as Nepal pr...
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KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Nepal needs to facilitate gender-friendly policies and programs in order to upgrade itself to the status of a developing nation, according to stakeholders.
Aug 15, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal to visit US on September 16 to Address UNGA, then fly to China on September 21
PM Dahal to visit US on September 16 to Address UNGA, then f...
KATHMANDU, August 15: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will leave for New York, USA on September 16 to address the United Nations General Assembly.
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petrol by Rs 5 per liter and diesel by Rs 14 per liter
NOC hikes prices of petrol by Rs 5 per liter and diesel by R...
At the new rates, petrol costs Rs 175 per liter and diesel costs Rs 164.50 per liter.
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt mulls raising royalty for climbing Mt Everest
Govt mulls raising royalty for climbing Mt Everest
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The government is considering increasing the fee on permits to climb Mount Everest from 2025.
Aug 15, 2023
ECONOMY
There should be positive perception about economy: FinMin Mahat
There should be positive perception about economy: FinMin M...
Kathmandu, Aug 15: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the country's economy is improving in recent days but a positive outlook has not been developed among the general people and the private sector.
Aug 15, 2023