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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Nepal Rastra Bank published figures on key macroeconomic indicators in its latest report on Tuesday.

Economy  the_farsight

“Physical infrastructure worth Rs 38.92 billion damaged, accounting 83.4% of the total estimated loss.”

Economy  the_farsight

The country is set to receive payment of $11 million in carbon trading this year while its fiscal plan hints on carbon trading through the …

Environment  Vivek Baranwal

20.27% of the population is poor, says the Nepal Living Standard Survey-IV released in June 2024 with the highest concentration of the poor in Madhesh …

Economy  the_farsight

An interview with Anil Pokhrel, the chief executive of the central resource agency — National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

Interview  Sabin Jung Pande

What seems to be a promising alternative to escape LPG price hikes, the adoption of electric cooking has its limitations on the ground.

Economy  Vivek Baranwal

The joint statement outlines the understanding and agreements, including signed MoUs, between the two countries achieved during the PM Dahal's official visit to China

News  the_farsight

The new agriculture census provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of farming in the country, showing changes in many variables over the period of …

Economy  the_farsight

The sector contributed 81.55% of the total GDP in 2021/22. This sector is also the largest employer of the total workforce in the country — …

Economy  the_farsight

The minimum wage was Rs 2,394 in 2005/06, which represents an annualised average increment of 4.8% when compared to the newly fixed wage. The inflation …

Economy  the_farsight

The National Pride Project, revered as strategically important, sees one-fourth of progress in its six years of implementation with the project now extended to 2027. …

News  Ashish Ghimire

Songs in Nepal, for years, have depicted societal needs and predicaments, including the struggles and hardships of Nepali migrant workers in foreign lands.

Art & Culture  Shristi Thapa

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