Nepali businesses have laid off 22.5% of their workers as measures to contain the novel coronavirus hit tourism and other activities, a senior central bank official said on Thursday, citing a study of …
Nearly a quarter of Nepal’s workers lose jobs due to Covid-19: Central Bank
The study of nearly 700 enterprises in 52 of the Himalayan nation’s 77 districts, conducted by the central bank in June, showed most jobs lost in hotels and restaurants followed by agriculture, …
Amidst boundary tensions, India, Nepal to hold review mechanism dialogue on ongoing projects next week
India and Nepal will hold review mechanism dialogue next week to take stock of the progress of the ongoing projects in the Himalayan nation, sources said on Wednesday.
China, Nepal should support each other’s core interests, Official says
China and Nepal should firmly support each other’s core interests and major concerns, a senior Chinese official said …
Gyapu Marketplace- An e-commerce marketplace of Nepal stepping towards the South Asian Market
Gyapu Marketplace is the fastest growing e-commerce start-up from Nepal, founded by a Nepali Entrepreneur Gyanendra Khadka, who envisions making Gyapu a truly global brand that represents Nepal in a …
As Everest prepares to reopen for autumn climbing season, is Nepal putting cash before caution?
Not for the first time, the tourism-dependent Himalayan nation appears to put profit ahead of personal safety.
COVID-19: Nepal halves entry points for Indians, extends suspension of flights until August 31
A Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Baluwatar on Monday evening made the decisions on the recommendations made by the COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC).
Covid-19: Nepal halves entry points with India, suspends flights till Sept
Nepal has decided to halve the number of designated entry points for Indian nationals to 10 from the existing 20 and extended the suspension of domestic and international flights until August 31 due …
Nepal extends suspension of domestic, int’l flights
The Nepal government has decided to extend the suspension of domestic and international flights as well as public transport until August 31 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday’s decision came amid a …
Heavy rains kill four of Nepal family; floods ease in India
A 35-year-old woman and her three children, aged between four and 11, were killed in western Nepal when heavy rains brought down their mud-and-stone house early on Tuesday, police said.