NEPAL, ECONOMY
Constituency development fund given continuity despite widespread criticism
Constituency development fund given continuity despite wides...
KATHMANDU, May 28: Despite criticism from various quarters, the government has given continuity to the Local Infrastructure Development Program (LIDP), previously known as the Constituency Development Fund.
May 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Rs 5.02b allocated for displacing improvised cable crossings
Rs 5.02b allocated for displacing improvised cable crossings
KATHMANDU: Aiming at displacing tuins (improvised cable crossings) from the country, the government has allocated a total of Rs 5.02 billion for the construction of suspension bridges across the country.
May 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Budget to promote green energy
Budget to promote green energy
KATHMANDU, May 28: A total of 1,300 MW of electricity will be added to the national grid, says the government budget for fiscal year 2020/21.
May 28, 2020
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"Kathmandu-Tarai fast track to be completed in three years"
"Kathmandu-Tarai fast track to be completed in three years"
KATHMANDU: The government has aimed at completing the construction of the Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track Road Project in the next three years.
May 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Govt announces farmer-focused programs to promote agriculture
Govt announces farmer-focused programs to promote agricultur...
KATHMANDU, May 28: Prioritising the agriculture sector, the government has introduced a number of farmers-focused programs through the budget for the next fiscal year 2020/21, allocating Rs 41 billion for the promotion of agricultural produce and Rs 27 billion for irrigation alone.
May 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Budget for sports decreased by Rs 1.6b
Budget for sports decreased by Rs 1.6b
KATHMANDU: The government has decreased the budget for the sports sector by Rs 1.63 billion for the next fiscal year.
May 28, 2020
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'School Meal Program' to be expanded across the country
'School Meal Program' to be expanded across the country
KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will expand the 'School Meal Program' across the country.
May 28, 2020
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Budget doubled for PM Employment Program
Budget doubled for PM Employment Program
KATHMANDU: The government has increased the budget for the Prime Minister Employment Program by more than two folds for the next fiscal year 2020/2021.
May 28, 2020
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Govt allocates Rs 6b to fight COVID-19 pandemic
Govt allocates Rs 6b to fight COVID-19 pandemic
KATHMANDU: At a time when the whole world has been battling hard to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has allocated a total of Rs six billion for the fight against the deadly virus.
May 28, 2020
Coronavirus
Nepal records highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases with 156 new infections today, na...
Nepal records highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases wit...
KATHMANDU, May 28: Nepal has recorded highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases with 156 new infections on Thursday. With this, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country has reached 1042.
May 28, 2020