Editorial
Financing Infrastructure Development
Financing Infrastructure Development
The government has registered the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill in parliament, which, when passed, will set the stage for a new autonomous agency – likely to be named Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Fund – with a budget of Rs 100 billion. The government w...
Apr 29, 2025
OPINION
Trump's New Tariff Proposal: A Challenge for SAARC Economies or a Strategic Tool?
Trump's New Tariff Proposal: A Challenge for SAARC Economies...
The economic effects of the tariff policy may be especially harsh for SAARC economies because the U.S. is an important export market for these countries.
SAARC nations may experience increased exchange rate fluctuations. This will likely happen due to macroeconomic instability. Currency depre...
Apr 29, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB makes hire purchase companies mandatory to finance only up to 60 percent on EVs
NRB makes hire purchase companies mandatory to finance only...
By amending the policy and procedural provisions on approval for hire and purchase companies on Monday, the central bank has asked the hire purchase companies also to reduce the loan to value ratio on the EVs to 60 percent from earlier 80 percent.
Apr 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Medical Education Commission recommends increasing quotas and living allowance for private...
Medical Education Commission recommends increasing quotas an...
The meeting accepted the recommendations submitted by an 11-member task force, which reviewed the seat numbers and fee structures for undergraduate MBBS and BDS programs, considering the demands of private medical colleges.
Apr 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Protect mountains for future generations: US Scientist Charles Bedford
Protect mountains for future generations: US Scientist Charl...
Renowned US climate scientist Charles Bedford has emphasized the need to protect the mountains for future generations.
Apr 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Tourist activity rises in Koshi following launch of tourism year
Tourist activity rises in Koshi following launch of tourism...
Indian tourists are the primary visitors to the province. Previously, Indian tourists faced cumbersome checks at the border, but to facilitate smoother entry during Tourism Year, the government has started affixing special stickers to tourist vehicles at border points.
Apr 28, 2025
WORLD
Trump pushes for US to take over Canada as it goes to the polls
Trump pushes for US to take over Canada as it goes to the po...
President Donald Trump on Monday marked election day in Canada by pushing his plan for the country give up its independence and become part of the United States.
Apr 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Volume of waste in Banchare Danda decreases with segregation policy
Volume of waste in Banchare Danda decreases with segregation...
Waste from 18 local levels within the Kathmandu Valley is managed at the Banchare Danda landfill site.
Apr 28, 2025
POLITICS
Pro-monarchist leaders unite at Shanti Batika, back Lingden’s leadership
Pro-monarchist leaders unite at Shanti Batika, back Lingden’...
Leaders of various parties and campaigns advocating for the restoration of the monarchy delivered a message of unity by holding a historic assembly at Kathmandu's Shanti Batika on Monday.
Apr 28, 2025
WORLD
Austrian climber dies on Nepal mountain
Austrian climber dies on Nepal mountain
An Austrian climber has died while descending Nepal's Ama Dablam after a successful summit, the country's tourism department said Monday.
Apr 28, 2025