ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal received net FDI of Rs 8.40 billion last FY -- 36.1 percent more than that of FY 202...
Nepal received net FDI of Rs 8.40 billion last FY -- 36.1 pe...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Nepal received net foreign direct investment (FDI) worth Rs 8.40 billion in the last fiscal year, which was 36.1 percent more than the amount received in FY 2022/23.
Aug 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt to provide startup loans of up to Rs 2.5 million at three percent interest rate
Govt to provide startup loans of up to Rs 2.5 million at thr...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The government has approved the "Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2081" to facilitate extending loans of up to Rs 2.5 million to startups at subsidized interest rates.
Aug 20, 2024
My City, Art & Culture
Ink & Insights Pvt. Ltd. celebrates 50th episode with globally renowned economist and form...
Ink & Insights Pvt. Ltd. celebrates 50th episode with global...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Ink & Insights With Sumit Sharma Sameer,” Nepal’s only video podcast platform that invites global thought leaders of international eminence celebrated its Golden Jubilee episode with globally renowned economist Lord Meghnad Desai. The episode marks a significant achievement for In...
Aug 20, 2024
OPINION
Bringing Int’l Airlines to Nepal’s New Airports
Bringing Int’l Airlines to Nepal’s New Airports
After the announcement of concessions and waiver of different fees and taxes by the Government of Nepal, a number of international airlines are set to fly to and from the newly-built Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) and Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) of Nepal. The airlines w...
Aug 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
India to purchase additional 251 MW of electricity at Rs 8.72 per unit
India to purchase additional 251 MW of electricity at Rs 8.7...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: India has agreed to import an additional 251 MW of electricity from Nepal at a time when the Himalayan country has been requesting its southern neighbor to expand its purchase volume.
Aug 20, 2024
BLOG
Nepal’s Gai Jatra: No Funny Side to Corruption
Nepal’s Gai Jatra: No Funny Side to Corruption
Even in the times of kings and Rana rulers, some would steal the people’s money. But they feared the gods even if they intimidated the people. But lately, especially since the abolition of the monarchy, they have been free to indulge without restraint. It seems like a final feast, a national event,...
Aug 20, 2024
Editorial
Freedom of the press must be protected
Freedom of the press must be protected
It is a testament to our unique times that journalists are having to fight against the same abuse and harassment that they did when an authoritarian government was in power. But it does hurt more now because of the expectations created by the student-led mass uprising that overthrew the Awami League...
Aug 20, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Foreign Minister Rana delivers PM Oli’s invitation to Indian PM Modi to visit Nepal
Foreign Minister Rana delivers PM Oli’s invitation to Indian...
Nepal-India bilateral talks focus on enhancing connectivity and strengthening mutually beneficial partnership.
Aug 20, 2024
ECONOMY
BFIs’ deposit collection grew by 18 percent to Rs 742 billion in FY 2023/24
BFIs’ deposit collection grew by 18 percent to Rs 742 billio...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The deposit collection of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) increased by 18.34 percent in the last fiscal year, compared to the amount collected in the previous fiscal year.
Aug 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal imported petroleum products worth over Rs 350 billion in one year
Nepal imported petroleum products worth over Rs 350 billion...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Petroleum products accounted for 18.87 percent of the country’s total import of Rs 1.592 trillion in the fiscal year 2023/24.
Aug 19, 2024