Secretary among nine charged in payment gateway scandal
The charges were a result of causing losses of Rs 232.75 million to the national treasury by the purchase of the payment gateway software, which has remained unused.
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Karnali farmers say they can’t do without chemicals
For the last six years, there has been a government ban on the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides in the mountain districts of Karnali, but the government has not provided…
Nepal allowed to sell power in India’s real time market starting Saturday midnight
Since November 2021, India has been allowing Nepal to sell its power in its day-ahead market.
Back from Beijing, PM Dahal has nothing to show for Belt and Road plans
Prior to his China visit, PM Dahal had publicly stated that he would discuss the Belt and Road Initiative implementation plan, and seek a Chinese grant for a mega project, neither…
Nepal’s debt servicing cost rose by over 80% last fiscal year
As large amounts of internal loans will mature in the current fiscal year, the government had to allocate a vast amount for repayments, according to Dilaram Giri, information…
Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission says it is concerned over attacks on doctors
The commission also said the act of attacking health institutions and the entire health sector would be against democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Building Nepal-China power line will take time
“Besides funding modality, a fresh Detailed Project Report and Environment Impact Assessment should also be conducted, which may take around 3-4 years,” said chief of…
Nepal assures China it is against ‘Taiwan independence’
Nepal's statement added the two sides reiterated their commitment to respecting and accommodating each other’s concerns and core interests, while acknowledging the history of…
The grit in the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance
The writer says that Nepal has little to gain and much to lose by aligning itself with any grouping perceived to be anti-China.
In remote Mugu, children walk four hours to school
The parents of Musinmela village spend their days worried about their children, who leave early in the morning to reach school on time.