Nepal, India source crude edible oil from same suppliers, raising concerns over tariff-driven trade manipulation.
‘Addressing infrastructure gaps, employment and maintaining policy certainty crucial for continued growth’
Since arriving in Nepal back in July, David Sislen has been overseeing the World Bank’s Office in Nepal as the bank’s country director for Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Nepal puts an end to solo expeditions on Mt Everest, other 8000m peaks
The Nepal government has formally ended solo expeditions on Mt Everest and other mountain peaks above 8,000 metres by making one mountain guide mandatory for two climbers, according to revised …
Nepal puts an end to solo expeditions on Mt Everest, other 8000m peaks
The Nepal government has formally ended solo expeditions on Mt Everest and other mountain peaks above 8,000 metres by making one mountain guide mandatory for two climbers, according to revised …
Indian Tea Association opposes Centre’s proposal to bring in mandatory auction of Nepal teas
In response to the Tea Board’s request for comment on the auction proposal floated by the Centre, the ITA argued that the move would exacerbate oversupply, beat down prices further and set precedence …
Avoiding Nepal’s FATF Grey-listing
Nepal is once more at risk of being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) due to its inability to rectify significant deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and …
Govt total expenditure stands at Rs 667.60 billion in last six months
The total expenditure of the Government of Nepal stood at Rs.667.60 billion during six months of FY 2024/25. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated this in its report ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial …
View from the Himalaya: US freeze on foreign aid leaves Nepal sectors in limbo
A raft of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in his early days in office has put several programmes across sectors in Nepal in a state of limbo. As of January 29, Trump had signed 44 …
Child marriage in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities
Child marriage remains a critical social issue in Nepal, deeply rooted in cultural traditions and exacerbated by economic hardships and systemic barriers. Despite its prohibition under the Civil Code …
Indian national among four arrested in Nepal for forcing women into prostitution
Nepal police on Sunday arrested four people, including an Indian national, in Parsa district for forcing women working in their hotel and guesthouse into prostitution. Acting on a tipoff, a special …