ECONOMY
MCC Nepal Compact enters implementation phase today
MCC Nepal Compact enters implementation phase today
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact enters full-fledged implementation on Wednesday.
Aug 30, 2023
ECONOMY
India imposes minimum price cap of US $1,200 per ton on export of basmati rice
India imposes minimum price cap of US $1,200 per ton on expo...
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Indian government has enforced a minimum price cap of US $1,200 per ton on export of Basmati rice, targeting to check the price of the essential in the Indian market.
Aug 30, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt agencies banned from developing software without due research
Govt agencies banned from developing software without due re...
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The government has banned development of software in government agencies unnecessarily.
Aug 30, 2023
OPINION
Assessing Nepal’s Future Conflict Trends
Assessing Nepal’s Future Conflict Trends
Nepal's cultural and ethnic diversity has been a hallmark of its society for centuries. Home to over 125 ethnic groups and languages, the country's identity is a mosaic of traditions, beliefs, and histories. This very diversity, while offering strength and resilience, also may form the bedrock of id...
Aug 30, 2023
SOCIETY
MCC Vice President Alford arrives in Nepal
MCC Vice President Alford arrives in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Vice President of the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact Operations Department, Cameron Alford arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday evening for Nepal visit.
Aug 30, 2023
ECONOMY
MCC acknowledges 12-point interpretative declaration, clarifies that Nepal’s constitution...
MCC acknowledges 12-point interpretative declaration, clarif...
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Amid concerns raised by a section of ruling party leaders, including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, about whether the US government would accept the 12-point explanatory note as a part of the MCC agreement, the US government has clarified that the explanatory note will indeed...
Aug 30, 2023
Editorial
A Misplaced Priority: Lavish Residences for Province Chiefs and CMs in Kathmandu
A Misplaced Priority: Lavish Residences for Province Chiefs...
In the midst of growing concerns about the functioning of federalism, the recent construction of seven extravagant liaison office buildings in Kathmandu for province chiefs and chief ministers (CMs) by the federal government raises serious questions about its priorities.
Aug 30, 2023
POLITICS
National Assembly Chairman Timilsina concerned over lack of coherence in budget and plans
National Assembly Chairman Timilsina concerned over lack of...
Kathmandu, Aug 29: National Assembly Chairperson, Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, has underlined the need of coordination and collaboration at the decision-making level to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Aug 29, 2023
ECONOMY
MCC Compact enters official implementation from Wednesday
MCC Compact enters official implementation from Wednesday
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact is entering into full-fledged implementation from Wednesday.
Aug 29, 2023
POLITICS
Parliament starts discussions on Bill to amend some Nepal Acts
Parliament starts discussions on Bill to amend some Nepal Ac...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The House of Representatives (HoR) has begun theoretical discussions on the Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts, 2080. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhanraj Gurung had presented a proposal in the HoR session today, seeking consideration of the Bill.
Aug 29, 2023