USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID would provide up to USD 58.5 million to advance democratic progress in Nepal, subject to the availability of funds. USD 40.2 million of this …
Govt prepares to dispatch essential assistance to quake-hit Turkey
“Turkiye is a good friend of Nepal.” In past it was with us during the need and emergency and it is our responsibility to stand by its side these hours of grief,” he said, proposing the meeting to …
USAID administrator Power meets Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel
Power, during the meeting, discussed Nepal’s economy, furthering relations between Nepal and the US and stressed on the implementation of the MCC Compact …
Dispute at Bharatpur-Bardaghat transmission line may end as NEA offers higher prices for land
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is optimistic about finding a solution to an ongoing dispute with residents of Dumikas in Nawalparasi (East of Susta) over the construction of the two remaining …
Himalaya Shumsher, first governor who formalised Nepal’s economy, dies at 95
Condolences are pouring in from different walks of life, remembering Rana’s contribution to the Nepali economy, evolution of Nepal’s banking sector, contribution to the private sector businesses and …
Nepal fails in ambitious attempt to revive wild water buffalo population
The death of animals involved in a project to establish a second population of wild water buffalo in Nepal has raised questions about the project’s management.
Nepal govt on shaky ground as key ally dangles threat to quit
Rabi Lamichhane had lost his citizenship, House membership, RSP chairmanship and cabinet positions of Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister last week after Nepal s Supreme Court ruled he was not a Nepali citizen.
Ministers resign from Nepal cabinet en-masse as rift inside ruling coalition intensifies
Rift inside the ruling coalition started last month after the Supreme Court invalidated the MP post of Lamichhane after his citizenship was termed “invalid” by the court. Lamichhane also was the …
Nepal asks Malaysia to apply ‘zero-cost’ migration policy
As per the 2018 pact, Nepali workers are exempt from paying service charges, airfare, visa fee, and medical check-up and security screening costs.
A true friend of Nepal
From here began their life journey together harbouring a noble mission of empowering underprivileged rural communities and supporting the youths of rural Nepal to become self-reliant in achieving an …