Pemba Norbu Sherpa was a happy-go-lucky trekking guide from Phakding on the Everest Trail. Things were looking up, he was getting trekking clients to guide and would travel to Langtang, Annapurnas and …
Should Nepal Ratify the MCC Nepal Compact?
On October 7, Nepal’s private sector business associations issued a statement calling on the government to ratify the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact. “Timely completion …
Should Nepal Ratify the MCC Nepal Compact?
On October 7, Nepal’s private sector business associations issued a statement calling on the government to ratify the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact. “Timely completion …
India resumes Covid-19 vaccine export to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Iran
Coronavirus vaccines have been sent to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Iran according to the government’s decision to resume their supplies, the Ministry of External Affairs said …
On hunger index, India trails Pakistan, Bangladesh & Nepal
India has slipped to the 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries and is behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangl.
Bangladesh’s SAFF final hope shattered
Bangladesh’s hope of playing the SAFF. Championship final shattered when Nepal, came from behind, forced Bangladesh to play 1-1 draw in the crucial matc …
Nepal minister Gajendra Bahadur Hamal quits two days after joining PM Deuba’s Cabinet
Consequently, Hamal’s elevation had also created unrest within the Nepali Congress, with many members terming it a move that undermined democratic values.
Nepal’s luxury hotels struggle to recover amid massive losses
Travel restrictions and an economic slowdown triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic have delivered a massive wallop to Nepal’s luxury hotels, decimating revenues and profits, and the dazed hospitality …
Casinos spin the wheel again as pandemic-hit Nepal lift Covid-19 barriers
Casinos in Nepal were reopening after months of Covid-led shutdown as the authorities eased health restrictions and waived taxes in a desperate gamble to revive international tourism that props up …
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba announces a 25-member cabinet three months after taking office
As the five-party ruling coalition alliance agreed on a shared cabinet, Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday formed a 25-member cabinet after three months of assuming power. President …