In January 2024, Nepal and India signed an agreement to trade 10,000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years.
Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, April 16 (Reuters) – Nepal’s new government, led by rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah, has set up a panel to investigate the property and assets of past and present …
Elite club of power: Balen Shah’s Nepal cabinet lists gold reserves, crores in wealth, dowry assets and property empires
The asset disclosures paint a stark picture of privilege, with several ministers reporting significant gold holdings, valuable land and large financial investments.
Nepal’s AI policy exists: But is Nepal ready?
More than 60 countries, including our neighbours, have already published national strategies on Artificial Intelligence regarding how AI will be developed, regulated, and used within their borders.
Nepal PM Balen Shah rolls out 100-point agenda, eyes India visit to strengthen trade
Back home, Shah has launched a sweeping 100-point governance agenda aimed at restructuring Nepal’s administrative and social framework. A key focus of the reforms is dismantling entrenched VIP culture …
Nepal, US sign cultural property agreement to curb trafficking
Kathmandu, Jan. 8 — Nepal and the United States on Thursday signed a landmark bilateral Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) aimed at safeguarding Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and preventing the …
Nepal launches initiative to finance local climate action
An initiative aimed at helping Nepal’s local governments respond to the impacts of climate change kicked off in the capital, Kathmandu, today. This marks an important step for joint action to tackle …
Inside the Rs 3.73 billion fraud investigation shaking Nepal’s business elite
Kathmandu, April 9 — On a spring day in 2020, during the height of Nepal’s Covid-19 lockdown, police stopped a vehicle bearing diplomatic number plates and found 67 thermal guns inside. The devices, …
Two protests, two elections: How Nepal’s Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh’s stumbled
How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?
India’s role vital for increased Bangladesh-Nepal trade ties
Nepal’s first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, yesterday said Bangladesh and Nepal could significantly deepen economic ties, particularly in energy and cross-border trade, which can be largely …