Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal aims to deliver NPR 0.8 trillion (US$6 billion) infrastructure investments through public-private partnerships (PPPs) as part of its Fifteenth Plan (2019/20 – 2023/24).While PPPs are vehicles to mobilize private sector financing, governments often must provide fiscal support to mitigate risks. The need for robust fiscal management to manage the government’s… Continue reading Nepal, World Bank discuss strengthening management of fiscal risks in PPPs for infrastructure projects
Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 38
Kathmandu: At least 38 people have died at a migrant processing centre in Mexico in a fire that officials say started during a protest against deportations. Many of the victims had travelled from Central and South America trying to get to the US, as reported by BBC. The blaze at the facility in Ciudad Juárez… Continue reading Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre kills at least 38
Telemedicine service for migrant workers begin from today
Kathmandu: The government has started a free telemedicine service for migrant workers from today. The Foreign Employment Board has started a free telemedicine service with the aim of solving the health problems of Nepali workers who are employed abroad. According to the board, all those who are employed abroad will be able to take the… Continue reading Telemedicine service for migrant workers begin from today
19 people, including 9 Chinese, arrested for online fraud
kathmandu: Police have arrested 19 people including 9 Chinese nationals for being involved in online fraud. The team of Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested them from different places and released them on Wednesday. According to the police, they had been conversing with various people through WhatsApp and conducting fraud classes through a channel called… Continue reading 19 people, including 9 Chinese, arrested for online fraud
Saurya Airlines to operate four daily flights to Pokhara
Kathmandu: Saurya Airlines is all set to operate four daily flights to Pokhara International Airport From April 2. Currently Saurya Airlines is operating two flights a day in Kathmandu-Pokhara route. Pokhara can be reached within 20 minutes by jet plane. Currently, the air fare to Pokhara is fixed at Rs 4000.
Nepal govt to provide loan up to 2.5 mn to startups
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply has issued Startup Enterprise Loan Fund Procedure, 2079. According to the procedure, any startup entrepreneur can get a loan of up to 2.5 million rupees without collateral at an interest rate of three percent. The company can get the loan by pledging its own business. The Ministry… Continue reading Nepal govt to provide loan up to 2.5 mn to startups
Students from Japan are also participating on SEE this year
Kathmandu: All the preparations for this year’s secondary education examination (SEE) has been completed. The examination will begin from friday. According to the National Examination Board, students from Japan are also participating on exam this year. As the board says, 14 examinees from Japan will also participate in the SEE this year. The children of… Continue reading Students from Japan are also participating on SEE this year
NYC Council bills seek stronger checks on NYPD; PBA rips into efforts
Kathmandu: NYC Mayor Adams’ administration pushed back Monday on several pending City Council bills that would require the NYPD to provide more detailed information on police encounters with civilians and make police body-camera footage more readily available to independent oversight bodies. In testimony delivered to the Council, police department officials contended that some of the… Continue reading NYC Council bills seek stronger checks on NYPD; PBA rips into efforts
Taliban arrested human rights activist fighting for Afghan girls’ education: UN
Kathmandu: A prominent human rights activist known for fighting for girls’ education in Afghanistan was arrested in Kabul, United Nations officials said Tuesday. Matiullah Wesa is the founder and president of Pen Path, a volunteer-run organization that works to open libraries and reopen closed schools in rural Afghanistan. Wesa was detained by Taliban security forces… Continue reading Taliban arrested human rights activist fighting for Afghan girls’ education: UN
Nepal reaches finals of PM Tri-nation Cup
Kathmandu: Nepal reached the finals of Three nations cup by playing a 1-1 draw with Bhutan in the league stage match at the Dasharath Stadium. Along with this, Nepal has maintained its undefeated journey in the match with Bhutan. This is the first tie with Bhutan in Nepal’s football history. Nepal had won all the… Continue reading Nepal reaches finals of PM Tri-nation Cup