This startling fact highlights how girls are at particular risk as the Covid-19 crisis impacts Nepal’s economy. The legal marriage age in Nepal is 20. Globally, girls who marry before 18 are …
Nepal-Bangladesh trade deal unlikely by end of December
Bangladesh preferential trade agreement is slated to be signed by the end of December, but Nepali officials doubt it will happen as key issues remain unresolved.On October 8, the two countries held a …
India, Nepal political parties improve ties as leaders meet
The latest visit by the leader of the Foreign Affairs department of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to Nepal is expected to open a new level of interaction among the political parties of Nepal and …
Why Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat cautioned Nepal about China’s footprint
In a remark aimed at China, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat this week advised Nepal against signing off on loans from other countries in the region and nudged …
Nepal waits for an unequal Citizenship Law
Just as Nepal came out of its first phase of lockdown on 21 June, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) tabled a revised Citizenship Bill in the Federal Parliament. The bill was met with sharp public …
Former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore appointed Nepal head coach
Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to victory in the 50-overs World Cup in 1996, has been named head coach of Nepal’s national team. “Dav is extremely keen to take on this new challenge, as he …
Cricket-Whatmore appointed Nepal head coach
Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to victory in the 50-overs World Cup in 1996, has been named head coach of Nepal’s national team. “Dav is extremely keen to take on this new challenge, as he …
Whatmore named to coach Nepal
Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to victory in the 50-overs World Cup in 1996, has been named head coach of Nepal’s national team. “Dav is extremely keen to take on this new challenge, as he …
5th US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting held virtually
financial services, investment promotion, trade in agriculture products, and utilization of the Nepal Trade Preference Program. According to the joint statement, the US affirmed its engagement …
5th US-Nepal Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting held virtually
financial services, investment promotion, trade in agriculture products, and utilization of the Nepal Trade Preference Program. According to the joint statement, the US affirmed its engagement …