Nepali producers await India’s nod to export cement
According to the Cement Manufacturers Association of Nepal, a dozen Nepali cement factories have applied for the certification to make their products eligible for export,…
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Nepal welcomes one million tourists, a post-Covid record
The country welcomed 1 million tourists between January and December, following China’s border reopening and record arrivals from India.
Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Office to undergo major restructuring
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers will be downsized by 68 posts.
Irregularities in Sudarshan and Sahara cooperatives sign of a wider problem
Experts blame weak law enforcement and the government’s reluctance to act against defaulting promoters for enabling the shady operators of saving and credit cooperatives, mostly…
Decades-old fight against privatisation of forest land bearing fruit for Baghmara Buffer Zone
The community forest, spread over an area of 215 hectares, is filled with varied flora and fauna. Wildlife enthusiasts visit the area to get a glimpse of spotted deer, rhinos,…
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…
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…