Nepal was in the midst of the Maoist insurrection which had the aim of abolishing the monarchy, and the monarchy itself had imploded. Within five months, the rebels attacked the Royal Nepal Army bases …
Turning Nepal’s solar game around
Nepal suffered from chronic power shortages. At that time, just 65% of the country’s population had access to electricity. Assessing the situation, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) …
Nepal SC to form Bench on judges’ seniority for dissolution hearing
The Supreme Court of Nepal agreed to form a Constitutional Bench on the basis of seniority of the judges to hear a bunch of petitions challenging the dissolution of the House of Representatives …
Philippines extends ban on travelers from India, 6 other countries until June 15
The Philippines extended its prohibition on travelers coming from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, and United Arab Emirates, announced Malacañang on Monday, May 31. Presidential …
SEA demands govt to check import of soybean oil via Nepal flouting rules of origin
Edible oil trade body SEA on Monday urged the government to check huge import of soybean oil at zero duty from Nepal flouting rules of origin, saying this may lead to an annual revenue loss of Rs …
Coronavirus cases decline in Nepal, challenges remain with daily infections
New coronavirus infections have been declining in Nepal in recent days, however, the country is still facing many challenges as the daily infections remain high …
New Nepal budget sparks electric comeback
W idely criticised for its hefty tax on battery-powered vehicles in last year’s budget, Prime Minister Oli’s government under a new finance minister has backtracked to scrap the controversial tax …
New Nepal budget sparks electric comeback
W idely criticised for its hefty tax on battery-powered vehicles in last year’s budget, Prime Minister Oli’s government under a new finance minister has backtracked to scrap the controversial tax …
New Nepal budget highlights Covid control, economic recovery
Nepal Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has presented a budget of 1.64 trillion NPR ($14 billion) for the 2021-22 fiscal year that starts in mid-July, with focus on controlling the Covid-19 …
New Nepal budget highlights Covid control, economic recovery
Nepal Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has presented a budget of 1.64 trillion NPR ($14 billion) for the 2021-22 fiscal year that starts in mid-July, with focus on controlling the Covid-19 …