Kathmandu: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million development policy operation (DPO) to help Nepal advance its green, resilient, and inclusive development goals. This marks the second of a three-part program aimed at strengthening the enabling environment for Nepal’s sustainable development. David Sislen, World Bank Regional Country Director for the… Continue reading World Bank approves $100 million to support Nepal’s green and inclusive development
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FNCBCI President calls for rethink in South Asia’s trade policies
Kathmandu: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCBCI), urged South Asia to reconsider its trade policies to protect vulnerable sectors while promoting green and inclusive growth. Speaking at the closing of the 15th South Asia Economic Summit on Friday, Dhakal highlighted the region’s slow progress in economic… Continue reading FNCBCI President calls for rethink in South Asia’s trade policies
Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences
Kathmandu: US President Joe Biden has issued presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 other people. The White House described it as the most acts of presidential clemency issued in a single day. It has not given the names of the people involved. The US Constitution… Continue reading Biden issues 39 presidential pardons and commutes 1,500 sentences
Selena Gomez engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco
Kathmandu: Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing the exciting news on Instagram with a picture of her sparkling engagement ring. The actress and singer captioned the post, “forever begins now,” confirming her commitment to Blanco, with whom she has been in a relationship since last year. The couple, known for… Continue reading Selena Gomez engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco
TIA to extend operating hours by 2 hours starting next month
Kathmandu: Operating hours at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) will be extended by two hours starting next month, following a month and a half of limited 14-hour operations. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) announced that the airport, which has been closed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am since November 8 for taxiway expansion, will now… Continue reading TIA to extend operating hours by 2 hours starting next month
Nepal govt’s expenditure hits Rs. 415.02 billion in Q1 FY 2024/25
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal’s financial performance for the first four months of the fiscal year 2024/25 has shown significant growth in both expenditure and revenue, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Total government expenditure during this period reached Rs. 415.02 billion, marking… Continue reading Nepal govt’s expenditure hits Rs. 415.02 billion in Q1 FY 2024/25
Nepal govt bans commercial helicopter flights in Sagarmatha National Park
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has announced a ban on commercial helicopter flights in the Sagarmatha National Park, effective from January 1, 2025 (17 Poush 2081). The decision was made following a meeting between the park authorities, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, the Central Region Management Committee, and local stakeholders. In a letter sent to… Continue reading Nepal govt bans commercial helicopter flights in Sagarmatha National Park
ADB provides concessional loan and grant Rs. 21.23 bn to Nepal for irrigation projects
Kathmandu: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a concessional loan and grant totaling NPR 21.23 billion to Nepal for the implementation of a new advanced irrigation project. The agreement, signed on Wednesday between Nepal’s Ministry of Finance and ADB, will fund the latest mechanical irrigation initiative. Under the agreement, ADB will provide… Continue reading ADB provides concessional loan and grant Rs. 21.23 bn to Nepal for irrigation projects
Nepal seeks climate justice at International Court of Justice
Kathmandu: For the first time, Nepal has presented its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding climate justice and highlighting the devastating impact of climate change on the country. Foreign Minister Dr. Arjun Rana Deuba represented Nepal in the proceedings, calling for compensation to address the damage caused by climate change. Dr. Rana… Continue reading Nepal seeks climate justice at International Court of Justice
CIAA files corruption case against APF Inspector over fake education certificate
Kathmandu: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against Chhabilal Kunwar, an Inspector with the Armed Police Force (APF), over allegations of using a fraudulent educational certificate to secure a government job. Kunwar, who previously served at the APF’s No-29 Battalion Headquarters in Dang, resigned following the… Continue reading CIAA files corruption case against APF Inspector over fake education certificate