Digital payments drop in Nepal, overturning expectations of spending surge
Economists blamed the import restrictions imposed by the government to save foreign exchange, as people made fewer purchases.
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Migrant departures turn into exodus as Nepal’s economy stalls
Official statistics show that 347,340 Nepalis had left the country by the first five-month period that ended mid-December.
‘Inflation will remain high in the foreseeable future’: Expert
According to economist Keshav Acharya, Nepal's inflation has doubled to more than 8 per cent on a year-on-year basis, and the country's external sector is still very fragile.
Government, Nepal-China JV sign pact to build $322 million hydro project
The project will generate 766.6 GW hours of energy annually.
Nepal resumes buying power from India amid drop in domestic production
Nepali hydropower plants are currently producing just around 1,000MW, lower than the peak domestic demand of over 1,500MW.
Early marriage traps disadvantaged girls in poverty cycle
A multisectoral approach is needed to understand and eradicate this multifaceted social evil, say experts.
Nepal’s social media-fuelled dance craze
The popularity of dance videos on social media has driven many youngsters to take different kinds of dance classes.
Many Indians will want to come to Nepal after watching ‘Uunchai’
Bollywood director Ramesh Sippy speaks about Nepal’s potential as a destination for Indian filmmakers.
Nepal’s hung parliament and what the election results mean
The voters have spoken; young Nepal is furious. There is a tremendous upsurge in the feeling that young people should now steer the country.
Nepal and India agree to repair border embankments at 35 locations
The joint team inspected areas along the Koshi river from November 10, identified vulnerable areas and picked spots that needed maintenance.