India allows Nepal to import rice on quota basis
As the Indian government has announced to provide 95,000 tonnes of rice to Nepal on quota basis after imposing a ban on the export of non-basmati rice, the Nepal government has…
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Around 100 Nepalis serving in Russian army are reportedly missing: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Saud said the government raised its concerns with the Russian government over Nepali nationals serving in the army.
Nepal’s traders look north as demand for onion rises
After Chinese onions started to arrive, Indian authorities have quietly permitted the export of the essential kitchen ingredient to Nepal, despite the sweeping ban announced on…
China’s growing footprint in South Asia
China has deeply engaged several South Asian countries through its Belt and Road Initiative projects and used its lending to prevent them from getting out of the agreements.
Nepal-Sri Lanka joint commission meet concludes
Enhancing trade and investment, increasing air connectivity, exchange programmes in culture, tourism and education sectors, and strengthening regional cooperation, are some of the…
AI and ethics in journalism
The writer says media organisations must develop policies for AI use and ensure transparency and ethical implementation.
Rupandehi local unit fights gender bias through cash incentive for birth of girl child
“Gender bias is still prevalent in society and we must eradicate it. Providing incentives has also helped in curbing foeticide,” said Balkrishna Tripathi, the chairman of the…
Nepal’s climate-gender nexus
To effectively address gender disparities and climate change, Nepal needs systemic reforms, including legal rights for women in property and finance, and increased formal labour…
Nepal government decides to release sugarcane subsidy to farmers
The decision comes on the heels of a protest by farmers in Sarlahi demanding the government provide them with a subsidy amount of sugarcane sold last year and fix the minimum…
Patan High Court orders release of former home minister Khand on Rs3 million bail
A single bench of judge Krishnaram Koirala passed the order to release Khand, responding to an appeal filed against the decision of Kathmandu District Court to remand him to…