Nepal achieves narrowing of gender gap in formal financial services

Kathmandu: Nepal has seen significant progress in financial inclusion over the past decade, according to a new study. The Nepal Financial Inclusion Report 2023 – prepared by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) under the Access to Financial Services Nepal Project jointly implemented by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and… Continue reading Nepal achieves narrowing of gender gap in formal financial services

Rabi Lamichhane and Swarnim Wagle took oath today

Kathmandu: Members of the House of Representatives, Rabi Lamichhane and Swarnim Wagle, who were elected from the by-election, have taken oath. Another MP, Upendra Yadav, was absent from the oath-taking ceremony. Yadav was absent from the oath as he is still outside Kathmandu. In the by-election, JSP president Upendra Yadav was elected from Bara 2,… Continue reading Rabi Lamichhane and Swarnim Wagle took oath today

Ukraine war: Deaths reported as Russian missiles hit cities

Kathmandu: Russian air strikes have hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, killing at least five people. A woman and a child of three were killed in the city of Dnipro, according to the local mayor. Three people died in Uman after missiles hit residential buildings, officials said. A nine-storey apartment building there was… Continue reading Ukraine war: Deaths reported as Russian missiles hit cities

NAC to operate regular flight to Gulmi district

Kathmandu: Resunga Airport in Resunga Municipality of Gulmi district will now have regular flights. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has sucessfully conducted the test flight. After the flight with the technical team on Friday, Nepal Airlines will ask for regular flight permission. Apart from that, it is said that tickets will be opened for commercial flights.

Govt make arrangments to register vehicles locally manufactured in Nepal

Kathmandu: The Department of Transportation Management has made arrangements to register two-wheelers and four-wheelers manufactured or assembled in Nepal. This provision has been made by the department by revising the Transport Management Procedures, Guidelines 2060. Earlier, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda had given instructions to solve the problem in the registration and operation of… Continue reading Govt make arrangments to register vehicles locally manufactured in Nepal

Nepal reaches semi-final of ACC Premier Cup

Kathmandu: Nepal is going to play against Kuwait in the semi-finals of the ACC Premier Cup. Today Thursday, in the match held at Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kuwait defeated Hong Kong and became the runners-up of Group ‘B’ and will play against Nepal in the semi-finals. Today, Nepal became the winner of Group ‘A’ by defeating… Continue reading Nepal reaches semi-final of ACC Premier Cup

Corona virus infected 111 people, one died in last 24 hours

Kathmandu: One more person has died due to corona infection, according to the Ministry of Health. Meanwhile, corona infection has been confirmed in 111 more people in the last 24 hours. Similarly, the number of active corona infected people has reached 378, while 18 people are in institutional isolation, 6 people are in ICU and… Continue reading Corona virus infected 111 people, one died in last 24 hours

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

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Kathmandu: Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World Bank. The World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies, identifies this trend as a unique opportunity to make migration work better for… Continue reading Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank

Samsung Inaugurates Landmark Television Factory in Nawalparasi

Kathmandu: Samsung inaugurated a landmark television factory in Nawalparasi in collaboration with its longstanding partner in Nepal, Him Electronics. This is the first instance of a multinational company setting up an electronics manufacturing facility in Nepal that will have a major influence on the local economy. Samsung’s new television factory was inaugurated by Shri Ramesh… Continue reading Samsung Inaugurates Landmark Television Factory in Nawalparasi