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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.

The findings show that provinces like Lumbini, Madhesh, and Sudurpaschim have experienced a concerning rise in wildfire risks over the past two decades.

News  the_farsight

Carbon Majors report revealed just 36 companies—mostly state-owned—accounted for 57% of the global fossil fuel and cement carbon emissions, raising concerns over climate commitments.

Environment  the_farsight

Observers say wildfires in the months of January and February, when mountain forests are covered with snow, are unusual while the winter months (December-February), like …

Environment  Vivek Baranwal

IPPAN signed a MoU with India’s climate advisory company ProClime to acquire International Renewable Energy Certificates, to allow private sector power producers to trade carbon …

News  the_farsight

The Brazilian Amazon saw its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published earlier this month showed, after the vast biome …

Environment  AFP/RSS

Developing and least developed countries are not satisfied with the deal given its insufficiency, time frame and vagueness which could allow for murky flow of …

Environment  the_farsight

This year, 2024, Nepal grappled with another alarming surge in wildfires recorded in recent years, which claimed several lives, and endangered communities. As with almost …

Environment  Ruchi Dhital

Taking stock of what transpired, impacts, losses and damages incurred, and the potential developments in the coming days following yet another severe disaster hitting the …

Environment  Dibyak Kapali

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

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

In over 10,000 incidents of disasters, 46 people have been reported missing and 914 injured. As many as 8,571 families have been affected so far. …

News  the_farsight

The Himalayas are facing a greater strain in the region due to the infrastructural spree, which is turning into mishaps for the people and its …

Environment  Udyan Devkota

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