What does its first-ever credit rating mean for Nepal?
In recent years, Nepal has been making gradual efforts to position itself as a viable destination for foreign capital, recognising that attracting investment is essential …
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamasmilitary commander Mohammed Deif, …
Remittance surges to Rs 407.31 billion; food inflation shows a modest drop
Nepals economy lays out divergent signs, yet mostly positive on key macroeconomic indicators consumer price inflation (with food inflation showing only a modest decline), foreign …
September disaster causes an estimated loss of Rs 46.68 billion
The devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in late September (26 to 28 September) have caused an estimated Rs 46.68 billion in damages …
What is causing the gold price fluctuation?
The price of fine gold crossed Rs 160,000 for the first time on 25th September [9th Ashwin, 2081]. In no time, it surged to Rs …
Construction of 220kv Chilime-Trishuli transmission line concludes
Last week, Nepal completed the construction of the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line, a vital project for transmitting electricity from hydropower plants on the Trishuli …
Elevenpeople have died so far due to dengue this year. As of October 21, a total of 22,082 dengue cases have been reported affecting 76 …
Over 17,000 children killed in West Asia, eastern Europe escalations
As many as 16,930 children have been killed in Israels military actions against Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank, which began over a year ago. …
UNIFIL peacekeepers face ‘deliberate’ attacks
Five United Nations Interim Forces In Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers have sustained severe to mild injuries two on October 10, another two on October 11, and …
NEA moves closer to awarding 800 MW solar projects
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is set to open financial proposals from 127 solar developers under competitive tariff-based bidding on October 22. The 127 developers …
Nepal receives $150 million contingent financing for disaster response from World Bank
The World Bank has approved $150 million in contingent financing for Nepal to use in natural or climate-induced hazards or health emergencies in the country. …
An overview of Nepal’s poverty status
Nepal finally released official poverty data last June 2024 after a 12-year-long absence of it. The last assessment was conducted in 2010/11 using the Nepal …
