KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has projected high economic growth rate for the current fiscal year driven mainly by agricultural productions. However, statistics of livestock production released by the Ministry of Finance has been found questionable.

Finance minister presenting fiscal budget today

Published On: May 29, 2019 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: Minister for Finance, Yuba Raj Khatiwada, is presenting the budget of over Rs 1.58 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2019/20 on Wednesday.

Tatopani border point reopening today

Published On: May 29, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, May 29: The Tatopani border point, Nepal's vital and the oldest trading point with the northern neighbor China that was closed following the April 2015 earthquakes, is set to reopen from Wednesday.

Government directed to endorse Fast Track DPR pronto

Published On: May 28, 2019 07:15 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: The National Concern and Coordination Committee under the House of Representatives has directed the government to endorse the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kathmandu-Tarai Madhes Fast Track at the soonest.

Economic survey shows discouraging indicators in health sector

Published On: May 28, 2019 02:59 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, May 28: The growth rate of the health sector in the current fiscal year 2075-76 BS (2018-19) is expected to remain at 6.7 percent in comparison to 6.3 percent of the previous fiscal year. This is stated in the government economic survey report, till the month of Fagun ( mid-March) of the current fiscal year, unveiled Monday.

BHADRAPUR, May 28: Seventy-three tankers carrying petroleum products heading to Nepal have been stuck at the Panitanki custom of West Bengal, India, for the past four days, creating shortage of fuels in the eastern Nepal.

Tourist spending, stay falls further

Published On: May 28, 2019 09:20 AM NPT By: Nikeeta Gautam

KATHMANDU, May 28: Tourism is a priority sector of the government. But outcomes of the sector in recent year have been below expectations.

SINDHULI, May 28: The authorities have expedited the construction of the Dharan-Chatara-Sindhuli-Hetauda road, achieving more than the target set for this year.

Govt all powerful but performance not commensurate

Published On: May 28, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Economic prosperity and progress were the buzzwords since the current government came into office in February last year. But the economic survey for its first year unveiled on Monday shows nothing encouraging.

Insurance coverage reaches 18 percent of total population

Published On: May 28, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Insurance coverage has reached 18 percent of the total population of the country.