KATHMANDU, May 21: Although the government time and again reiterates to implement austerity measures by curtailing its unproductive expenses, the government seems to have included a number of populist programs in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2023/24.

KATHMANDU, May 19: The meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly on Tuesday endorsed the annual policies and programs unveiled by the government recently.

KATHMANDU, May 15: As President Bidya Devi Bhandari is unveiling the government's policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2020/21 later today, many are waiting curiously to see how the head of state presents herself in parliament this time.