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Abandoned Projects and Broken Promises

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Nepal is facing a serious slowdown in its infrastructure drive. The Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal has stated that about 30 percent of government-planned projects o... Read More


Lost in Transition: Why Nepal's Returnees Struggle to Start Over

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Nepal has failed to ensure a sufficient number of job opportunities within the country, pushing millions of Nepalis to seek employment abroad for better pay and improved living condi... Read More


There is no security threat, election will be held in peaceful environment: Home Minister Aryal

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- The government has reiterated that there is no security threat for the elections scheduled on March 5 and that the elections will be held successfully on the prescribed date. Talkin... Read More


NRB relaxes working capital loan rules through mid-term monetary policy review

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced greater flexibility in working capital loans, allowing banks and financial institutions to determine the maturity period of permanent working c... Read More


Today's weather: Light rainfall with thunder predicted

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Nepal is witnessing general impact of the lower pressure system. Currently, it is raining lightly in some hilly and mountainous regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces. There is al... Read More


Padma Jyoti Group, Rich's join hands to drive Nepal's culinary landscape

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Padma Jyoti Group, one of Nepal's leading and diversified business conglomerates, has announced a strengthened collaboration with Rich's India, reaffirming their shared commitment to... Read More


Election spree fails to give BFIs respite from excessive liquidity

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Despite the multiple attempts made by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to prevent interest rates from massive decline, banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have been reducing their base ra... Read More


Gold price remains stable, silver rises

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- Gold prices remained unchanged in the domestic market on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, while the price of silver increased by Rs 130 per tola. According to the Federation of Nepal ... Read More


Baitadi turns battleground for CAN Chief, ex PM's son, former minister

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- In Baitadi, a far-western district with only one electoral constituency, the upcoming election has turned into a high-stakes and closely watched contest. A diverse and high-profile... Read More


U.S.-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge concludes, GarudX wins Rs 350,000 seed funding

Nepal, Feb. 25 -- The U.S.-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge concluded successfully on February 21, culminating a three-day accelerator-style program that brought together some of Nepal's most promising... Read More