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NRB study finds NRs 2.56 billion invested in 160 Koshi startup enterprises, 80% profitable
The study based on 2023/24 data covered enterprises across agriculture and forestry, manufacturing, services, tourism, and IT sectors. Most startup enterprises are funded through a mix of promoters’ equity and loans, with limited government support.
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NRB study finds NRs 2.56 billion invested in 160 Koshi startup enterprises, 80% profitable
The study based on 2023/24 data covered enterprises across agriculture and forestry, manufacturing, services, tourism, and IT sectors. Most startup enterprises are funded through a …
Curfew imposed in Birgunj following religious protests and police clashes
DAO Parsa had earlier issued a prohibitory order and now extended it into curfew after protests from different groups of religious communities erupted and clashes …
Nepal cuts HIV infections and AIDS deaths by 75% since 2010
Foreign aid cuts threatens progress in HIV/AIDS while WHO calls for stronger domestic investment to counter it.
Gaps persist in consumer protection rights despite laws and inspections
Despite regular monitoring, authorities still find similar violations. Consumer courts remain limited to Kathmandu, which has lacked leadership since August.
Balananda Sharma appointed foreign affairs minister, but is it too late?
With Karki’s plate already full of managing various actors, assigning the task of diplomatic engagements should have been a priority since she took office on …
Did National Geographic really call ‘Mithila Thali’ as (one of) the finest dishes in South Asia?
A National Geographic Traveller feature was widely misrepresented by Nepali media as a culinary endorsement of Mithila Thali. The article makes no such claim.
KP Sharma Oli and his panel retain UML leadership
Oli secures third consecutive term as party chief with overwhelming delegate support and sweeping victories, strengthening his grip over the party and national politics.
Warming climate intensified recent cyclone rains in Sri Lanka and Malacca Strait, finds a study
Based on observational data, the study finds that heavy five-day rainfall events are now about 28–160% more intense in Sri Lanka and 9–50% more intense …
Soil health weakens across Nepal, warns Digital Soil Map
DSM data from the federal agriculture department point to rising soil acidity, low organic matter and nutrient deficiencies, especially in the Terai, compounding climate stress …
Judges’ Society flags factless criticism as risk to justice
The Society urged for an assessment of judicial performance vis-à-vis available resources, infrastructure and human capacity to determine whether delays and case backlogs stem from …
‘Rage bait’: The Oxford 2025 word of the year
Oxford University Press has named rage bait its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting growing concern over how provocative online content fuels outrage and reshapes …
Shootings at Brown University, Bondi beach claim at least 12 lives
The incidents occurred at Brown University in the US state of Rhode Island late Saturday night and at Bondi Beach, a popular tourist area in …
