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Australia launches sustainable development program in Himalayan river basins

Kathmandu / Feb 21: The second phase of activities in the Himalayan river basins under the Sustainable Development Investment Portfolio (SDIP2) has been launched. The SDIP is an Australian Government regional development program to improve integrated management of water, energy and food in parts of Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh, addressing climate risk and […]


Japan extends support to improve water supply in Pokhara

Kathmandu / Feb 15: The Japan government has agreed to extend Rs 4.529 billion (Japanese Yen 4.813 billion) grant assistance to the Nepal government for the Project for Improvement of Water Supply in Pokhara under the grant assistance scheme in Japan’s Fiscal Year 2016, the Ministry of Finance has stated. The Project aims to improve […]


China to provide Rs 15.7 billion grant to repair Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi Highway

Kathmandu / Dec 29: The Chinese government has agreed to provide a grant assistance of Rs. 15. 7 billion to Nepal for the implementation of Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi Highway repair and improvement project, upgrading and renovation project of Civil Service Hospital, and other post-disaster reconstruction projects agreed upon between the two governments. The projects aim to improve […]


Japan agrees to provide Rs 1013 million to government

Kathmandu / Dec 28: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), a Japanese government body, has agreed to provide a grant assistance of around Rs 1013 million (1104 million Japanese Yen) to the government. A grant aid of approximately Rs 692 million (754 million Japanese Yen) pledged by the JICA is meant to be used for the […]


Israel eager to help modernize agriculture : Ambassador Mayer

Damak / Dec 16: Israel’s Ambassador to Nepal, Yaron Mayer, on Thursday said the Israeli government was keen on extending support to help farmers in Nepal tap into the latest agro-based technologies. Speaking at a function held at the Maharanijhoda locality of Gauradaha Municipality, ambassador Mayer noted that 500 Nepali youths were given an annual […]


Reconstruction of quake-damaged school begins with donor money

Parbat / Dec 10: The reconstruction of a local school, which was completely damaged by the 25 April 2015 earthquake, has begun with support from donor. The reconstruction of the Pashupati Higher Secondary School based in Ramjadeurali VDC of Parbat has started. Students of the school have been compelled to study under the open sky […]


Development partners pledge to support reconstruction action plan

Kathmandu / Dec 7: Development partners have pledged to provide support to the possible extent for the post-earthquake reconstruction of Nepal. The commitment was made at Wednesday’s joint meeting held among the representatives of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Central Project Implementation Unit and development partners for the implementation of the reconstruction plan of action prepared […]


The government should recognize I/NGOs as a development partner: Neupane

Kathmandu: Govinda Neupane is a well-known name in the field of I/NGOs as he has worked in it for many years in the senior level. Currently, he is serving as the Country Director of IM Swedish Development Partner. He has witnessed the scenario of the development sector for a long time and contributed towards positive […]


Heart examination conducted on 1,000 children

Solukhumbu / Nov 27: Nepal Heart Foundation carried out heart examination on 1,051 children at a free health camp held in Salleri, the headquarters of Solukhumbu district, on Saturday. Senior cardiologist Prakash Raj Regmi, who rendered services in the health camp, said that 10 among those children undergoing heart examination need to undergo surgical operation. […]


Industry and trade union reps stress on ILO instruments to promote economy

Kathmandu / Nov 25: Representatives of employers, trade unions and value chain actors of orthodox tea, ginger, cardamom and dairy products have said the ILO’s Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Declaration and Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work could be instrumental to maximise positive contribution of enterprises to economic and social development. Participants said this at a […]




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