But Nepal for the past one and a half months is without a standalone finance minister, since Yubaraj Khatiwada resigned. When he was immediately appointed as an advisor to the prime minister, general …
Nepal’s data-centric future beyond Covid-19
The impact has dug deep into the structure of Nepal’s economy and will need a longer runway to recover, which at least for our industry, will follow a moderate L-shape. It will be a good outcome if …
Sharpshooter nabbed from Nepal border
Rohit Singh Thakur, a sharpshooter, who had allegedly shot dead history-sheeter Divyarajsinh Jadeja in Dhrol town of Jamnagar in March, was ca.
LAURELS: Nepal Program ‘Highly Commended’
IN THIS COLUMN Nancy Erbstein, School of Education Jonathan London, Department of Human Ecology and Center for Regional Change Jaroslav Trnka, Department of Physics Joy Geng, Department of Psychology …
Surge in Nepal rape cases triggers death penalty discussion
A spate of gruesome sexual crimes in Nepal has thrown the spotlight on the issue of gender violence and the culture of impunity in the country. Calls have been growing louder for rape convicts to be …
Why This Is Not the Time to Debate Socialism in Nepal
The constitution of Nepal has envisioned a prosperous and socialist Nepal. However, vital sectors connected to the economy and public life have been assigned to the private sector.
Three from Nepal held for dacoities in Hyderabad
Three people from Nepal including a woman, part of a nine-member gang which was allegedly involved in two dacoity cases in Hyderabad, have been arrest …
Oli govt under pressure to speak up against China’s encroachment in Nepal
The K.P. Sharma Oli government in Nepal is now facing increasing heat and is under pressure from several quarters to speak up against the boundary encroachment by China.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches Nepal service
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the introduction of a new service to Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on October 17. According to Air Arabia, the new …
Nepal tries to ensure Covid-19 insurance
As the spread of the pandemic across Nepal shows no sign of abating, insurance companies themselves may need Covid-19 insurance because of over-exposure to claims. When coronavirus insurance schemes …