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Upper Trishuli-1, one of the largest FDI projects, achieves 22% physical progress

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With 70% of the project cost being debt financed by nine international banks and 30% from private investments through NWEDC, the project is expected to be completed by December 2026. The installed capacity is 216 MW.

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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.

With 70% of the project cost being debt financed by nine international banks and 30% from private investments through NWEDC, the project is expected to …

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The new game reality show claims to offer a prominent stage for stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

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The Transit and Transport Agreement signed between Nepal and China in March 2016 secured a breakthrough as turmeric powder imported from Vietnam reached Nepal via …

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Humla remains the only district to connect with the national grid.

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The country is likely to cross one million visitors by 2023.

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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 …

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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

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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.

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

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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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