OPINION
As Afghanistan stands at the crossroads, China lends a helping hand
As Afghanistan stands at the crossroads, China lends a helpi...
The world should not forget Afghanistan, and the United States, the maker of Afghanistan’s problems, should not deliberately ignore and stay away from the Afghan issue. It is better for the doer to undo what he has done.
Apr 07, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepal will not become another Sri Lanka: FNCCI Sr Veep Dhakal
Nepal will not become another Sri Lanka: FNCCI Sr Veep Dhaka...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Senior Vice President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal has said that although the country’s economy could face a serious challenge, the situation will not be as critical as it is in Sri Lanka.
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY
ADB projects Nepal’s growth rate to remain at 3.9 percent in current FY
ADB projects Nepal’s growth rate to remain at 3.9 percent in...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected a 3.9 percent economic growth rate for Nepal in the current fiscal year - almost half of the government-forecast rate of seven percent.
Apr 06, 2022
Coronavirus
Nepal records 13 cases, 57 recoveries and zero death on Wednesday
Nepal records 13 cases, 57 recoveries and zero death on Wedn...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal recorded 13 new cases of COVID-19 along with 57 recoveries and zero death from the deadly virus on Wednesday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt mulls over introducing ‘special package’ for outbound workers
Govt mulls over introducing ‘special package’ for outbound w...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Citing depleting foreign currency reserves of the country, the government is considering enforcing a number of measures that include facilitating outbound workers to send more remittance, reducing consumption of petroleum products and controlling the import of luxury items.
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY
Govt to provide Rs 4.20 bn to NOC to pay IOC for fuel import
Govt to provide Rs 4.20 bn to NOC to pay IOC for fuel import
KATHMANDU, April 6: The government of Nepal has decided to give Rs 4.20 billion to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) from the price stabilization fund.
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY
Nepse loses 23.32 points on Wednesday
Nepse loses 23.32 points on Wednesday
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday fell 23.32 points amid low confidence of investors resulting from the worsening economic situation of the country.
Apr 06, 2022
POLITICS
Gandaki Province Sports Minister Deepak Manange assaults employee
Gandaki Province Sports Minister Deepak Manange assaults emp...
POKHARA, April 6: Gandaki Province Youth and Sports Minister Rajiv Gurung (Deepak Manange) has assaulted a staffer of the ministry.
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Ruling alliance is broken, waiting to fall apart: Oli
Ruling alliance is broken, waiting to fall apart: Oli
BHAKTAPUR, April 6: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that the current ruling alliance has already developed deep fissures and it is only a matter of time when it falls apart. “Since the alliance has already rotted, it would soon fall like fruits falling from a rotten tree,” remarked Oli,...
Apr 06, 2022
ECONOMY
Minister Jhakri instructs officials to complete project on time
Minister Jhakri instructs officials to complete project on t...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Minister for Urban Development, Ram Kumari Jhakri inspected the archeological structures being constructed at Gujeshwori and Teku under the High-Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization (HPCIDBC).
Apr 06, 2022