Prime Minister to answer questions raised on policy and program today

Kathmandu – In today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has got scheduled to answer the questions raised during the discussion on policies and programs. The meeting will start at 11 am. It is prepared to submit the amendment proposal for decision and pass the policy and program in… Continue reading Prime Minister to answer questions raised on policy and program today

IFC’s Invests USD 55 Million in Nepal’s Financial Sector to Support SME Growth and Green Finance

Kathmandu: IFC’s $55 million for Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) will support the bank in increasing access to finance for small businesses, while also fostering climate finance in Nepal. IFC has been supporting the growth of Nepal’s financial sector for the past two decades, and this is our largest investment in any financial institution in the… Continue reading IFC’s Invests USD 55 Million in Nepal’s Financial Sector to Support SME Growth and Green Finance

Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW electricity from Nepal

Kathmandu: Bangladesh has agreed to import 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal using the Indian transmission line in the meeting of the Nepal-Bangladesh Energy Secretary-level joint directorate committee held in Bangladesh. It has been agreed to sign a power sale agreement as soon as possible between the Nepal Electricity Authority, NTPC Electricity Trading Corporation, India… Continue reading Bangladesh agrees to buy 40 MW electricity from Nepal

Investment Board Nepal and Standard Chartered Bank co-organise International Conference on Financing for Nepal

Kathmandu: The ‘International Conference on Financing for Nepal’ 2023 was organised jointly by the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) and Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCBNL) in collaboration with the Society of Economic Journalists – Nepal (SEJON). Addressing the opening session of the conference, Right Honourable Prime Minister and Chairman of the Investment Board Pushpa Kamal… Continue reading Investment Board Nepal and Standard Chartered Bank co-organise International Conference on Financing for Nepal

Foreign exchange reserves sufficient to import goods for 9 months: NRB

Kathmandu: In the fiscal year 2079/80, the goal is to maintain foreign exchange reserves sufficient to cover the import of goods and services for at least 7 months. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the external sector has improved as a result of the policies adopted to preserve foreign exchange reserves through overall demand management… Continue reading Foreign exchange reserves sufficient to import goods for 9 months: NRB

NAC to operate flights twice a week in KTM-Resunga route

Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is all set to operate flights twice a week at Resunga Airport in Gulmi. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has given permission to NAC for the flights. The fare from Resunga Airport to Kathmandu will be Rs 6,000 per person. The distance from Kathmandu to Resunga Airport is 50… Continue reading NAC to operate flights twice a week in KTM-Resunga route

Government officials prohibited for foreign trip

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Kathmandu: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has requested the officials and employees of the local government not to travel abroad except in urgent cases. Keeping in mind the economic sensitivity of the country, as the budget preparation process of all three levels of the government is going on, it is not a… Continue reading Government officials prohibited for foreign trip

Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank

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Kathmandu: Migration can serve as a force for growth and shared prosperity in all countries, according to a new report from the World Bank. Launched in Nepal today, the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies presents a powerful framework to guide policy making based on how well migrants’ skills and related attributes match… Continue reading Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank

CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air

Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned all helicopter flights of Simrik Air. This ban was imposed after Simrik’s helicopter crashed in the Bhotkhola rural municipality of the Sankhuwasabha district on Friday. After the helicopter crashed during the transportation of goods, the flight of Simrik’s helicopter has been suspended until the further… Continue reading CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air