The use of the USAID logo in a civic protest seeking disabled-friendly roads in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, sparked controversy last week, with some alleging “suspected involvement” of the United Sta …
Nepal closes schools as COVID-19 cases spike
Schools across Nepal will close for nearly three weeks after a spike in coronavirus cases, a government spokesman said on Monday, forcing more than seven million students to stay at home. Nepal …
USAID logo seen in civic march on Chinese-implemented Ring Road project. Nepalis see the geopolitical side of it
Aid agency denies its association in the campaign organised to demand that the Koteshwar-Kalanki section be made friendly for the disabled and pedestrians.
Cabinet nod to river Mahakali bridge at Indo-Nepal border: Thakur
The union cabinet approved MoU between India and Nepal for construction of the bridge at Dharchula at Indian side and Nepal side …
Cabinet approves MoU between India, Nepal for bridge construction over Mahakali River
The Union Cabinet also on Thursday approved the signing of an MoU between India and Turkmenistan on cooperation in the field of disaster management.
MCC/MCA: Perspectives of Nepali Youth Entrepreneurs
There are some valid reasons why Nepal should not delay endorsing the $ 500 million MCC Compact agreement.With the parliamentary ratification of the MCC Compact due and the possibility of it being …
Nepal grounds six Made-in-China planes, calls them liability
The words ‘Made in China’ have negative connotations in India as they often come to represent substandard, cheap products that do not last long and are often not worth the price. Nepal Airlines is …
NRB directs MFIs to submit merger action plan
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed microfinance financial institutions (MFIs) opting to go for merger to submit an action plan by mid-July …
Why is the US struggling to give US$500 million to Kathmandu? Ask Nepal’s China-friendly Maoists
Sceptics say a grant by the Millennium Challenge Corporation is really an attempt to rival Beijing’s growing belt-and-road clout.
IFIC Bank to sell entire stake in Nepal lender
IFIC Bank is set to sell its more than 40 per cent stake in a Nepalese bank as it no longer sees its business in the Himalayan Kingdom viable.