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Air pollution shortens average life expectancy in Madhesh by six years: A study

Dibyak Kapali

Terai residents face the threat of six years of loss in their average life expectancy due to the extremely poor air quality while the residents of Kathmandu are also on track to lose three years on average.

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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.

Terai residents face the threat of six years of loss in their average life expectancy due to the extremely poor air quality while the residents …

News  Dibyak Kapali

Farmers can buy necessary seeds, fertilisers, and agricultural tools using the card.

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12% of the vegetable growers used highly toxic pesticides, says the census

News  the_farsight

In August, the government raised Rs 30 billion by issuing three separate debentures worth Rs 10 billion each, and Rs 5.84 billion in a separate …

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Last fiscal year, the country saw a growth close to 125% in the four-wheeler EV (cars, vans, and jeeps) imports.

News  Ashish Ghimire

Globally, green bonds are usually mobilised for financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, low-carbon transport, sustainable water, and waste and pollution related projects.

News  the_farsight

A loan categorised as non-performing for one borrower will lead to an obligation for the BFIs to evaluate the non-performer direct business impact on other …

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Both countries had reached a long term power purchase agreement for 10,000 MW electricity to be exported by Nepal in next ten years.

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The restoration cost of damaged public infrastructures and hydro projects is estimated at Rs 10.55 billion.

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The strategy has identified new priority products and services with comparative advantage for export potential and expanded the previous list of 12 to 32 now …

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In addition to the cyber bureau building, KOICA will also provide support for reintegration of Korea returnee migrants while plans to establish a Green Venture …

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