Fear of food crisis as multiple problems hit Nepal’s paddy production
The lumpy skin disease, which has killed thousands of oxen, low monsoon rainfall and slow pace of paddy transplantation have raised the possibility of a reduced paddy harvest,…
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Unauthorised translation and piracy of foreign books thrive in Nepal
The phenomenon has not just hurt creativity but also caused losses to authorised translators and publishers.
A Biratnagar school’s plan to build hostel for disabled children hindered by funds crunch
The provincial government says it has no plans or programmes this fiscal year to spend on school infrastructures for disabled children.
Faecal coliform rife in water samples tested in Kathmandu
Almost all drinking water samples collected from localities of Kathmandu district for quality check have been found contaminated with faecal coliform, a microscopic organism that…
Nepal’s traders hike rice prices as India orders export halt
India, the world's largest exporter of rice, said it was imposing a ban on the export of non-Basmati white rice to keep its food reserve intact amid the threat of El Niño…
IMF sees Nepal’s economic growth rebounding this fiscal year
The IMF said that in Nepal, inflation is expected to recede, and the external position would continue to strengthen this fiscal year.
Food poisoning, water- and vector-borne diseases on the rise in Nepal
Several get infected every year during the monsoon season.
Import ban nearly suffocated Nepali economy, experts say
Revenue plunged sharply and government was forced to downsize the budget in mid-term review for lack of cash.
Nepal Prime Minister Dahal underscores importance of school meals at UN meet
The prime minister also reiterated Nepal’s commitment to scale up investment and resources for the programme.
Covid-19 turned Nepalis into bookworms, say traders
Book imports had passed the billion-rupee milestone in the last fiscal year, according to the central bank.