Kathmandu: The fourth edition of the Mountain Clean-Up Campaign 2023, led by the Nepali Army in collaboration with various government institutions and donor organizations, has achieved remarkable success. Building on the previous year’s achievements of collecting over 33 tons of waste, this year’s campaign surpassed expectations with a collective determination to bring down 35 tons… Continue reading Nepali Army Successfully concludes this year’s mountain clean-up campaign
Category: Featured News
Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates: WB
Kathmandu: Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest rates, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to decelerate from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023. In EMDEs other than China,… Continue reading Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates: WB
NRB asks stakeholder’s suggestions for monetary policy
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has started preparing the monetary policy for the next financial year 2023/24. After the government presented the budget for the next financial year to the Parliament, the National Bank started preparation for the monetary policy. The NRB has also asked for suggestions from the stakeholders. The monetary policy formulation procedure… Continue reading NRB asks stakeholder’s suggestions for monetary policy
Industry Minister’s requests Italy to increase investment in Nepal
Kathmandu: Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supply Ramesh Rizal has requested the Italian government to increase investment in areas that have high returns in Nepal. In a courtesy meeting with Italy’s non-resident ambassador, Vincenzo Di Luca, on Monday, Minister Rizal requested to increase and diversify investments in information technology, infrastructure development, service sector, hydropower, agriculture… Continue reading Industry Minister’s requests Italy to increase investment in Nepal
Supreme court issues short-term interim order not to implement Citizenship Bill
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has given a short-term interim order not to implement the Citizenship Bill. With the order of the Supreme Court, the implementation of the Citizenship Bill approved by President Ramchandra Paudel has been suspended for the time being. Last year President Bidhya Devi Bhandari refused to authenticate the bill. Senior advocates Surendra… Continue reading Supreme court issues short-term interim order not to implement Citizenship Bill
Extreme high temperature impacts Tarai daily life
Kathmandu: Due to the high temperature since Monday, hot air has started blowing in Terai. Due to this, educational institutions have started to shut down and people’s lives have been greatly affected. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, the rising temperature is likely to continue throughout the week in most parts of the… Continue reading Extreme high temperature impacts Tarai daily life
Application fees hiked for US visa services
Kathmandu: Application fees for US visas have increased. The application fee has been increased with effect from June 17. According to the US Embassy in Nepal, the application fee for visit visas and other non-immigrant visas that are not petition-based will be increased from $160 to $185. Petition-based visa fees will increase from $190 to… Continue reading Application fees hiked for US visa services
288 people reported dead in rail accident in India
Kathmandu: At least 288 people were killed and more than 800 injured in Friday’s incident in Odisha state, involving two passenger trains and a goods train. Rescue efforts have concluded, with officials saying all trapped and injured passengers have been retrieved, as reported by the BBC. People found guilty over a deadly rail accident in… Continue reading 288 people reported dead in rail accident in India
Prime Minister Dahal returns from India
Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has returned home after completing a four-day official visit to India. Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi bid farewell to Prime Minister Prachanda at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on his way back to Nepal. This is Prime Minister Prachanda’s first bilateral… Continue reading Prime Minister Dahal returns from India
Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation ceremony
Kathmadnu: President Biden tripped and fell at the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony Thursday immediately after delivering the commencement speech. The 80-year-old commander-in-chief was helped to his feet by two Secret Service agents and an Air Force officer. Biden appeared to point back at something on stage after he was helped up, as reported by… Continue reading Biden falls on stage at Air Force graduation ceremony