Covid cases are rising among people returning to Nepal from India
Since March 14, as many as 58 people returning from India have been found infected with Covid. Antigest tests were conducted on 105 people and four tests returned positive.
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Nepal’s inflation at 30-month low, yet food prices refuse to come down
Nepali traders attributed the food price hike to the upcoming general elections in India. Traders said that given Nepal’s dependency on India, any protectionist policy adopted…
Nepal proposes mutual customs assistance with India
The agreements will allow for the exchange of information, intelligence, and documents, ultimately assisting the countries in the prevention and investigation of customs offences.
Books will remain integral to human existence
Founding chairman and director of ChulaChuli Theatre Illam, Chetan Angthupo, believes that investing in existing community, social organisation, or theatre libraries would be more…
World Bank predicts modest growth for Nepal’s economy
Frequent political changes, a big drag on businesses for over a decade, have dampened private investment. Thriving corruption and lack of accountability have stalled growth and…
USAID and Nepal Tourism Board launch 2024 International Tourism Campaign
This initiative aims to stimulate tourist arrivals, position Nepal as a premier tourist destination and to showcase Nepal's rich history, cultural diversity, and abundant tourism…
China willing to reopen 14 trade routes: Nepal’s DPM Shrestha
According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the objective is to boost economic growth, trade, tourism, and connectivity between Nepal and three Chinese provinces that oversee…
Nepal clinches T20 series against Ireland Wolves
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh made a feisty start adding 34 runs from the first three overs.
Youth exodus to India leaves Nepal’s Bajura villages with ageing residents
A study conducted by the Ministry of Social Development of Sudurpaschim Province two years ago said more than 266,000 people from the province go to India every year for better…
Nepal awaits revival of key US trade preference scheme
It is one of several trade preference programmes through which the US seeks to help developing countries expand their economies by providing duty‐free entry to the US market.