Prithvi Man Shrestha

Prithvi Man Shrestha is a political reporter for The Kathmandu Post, covering the governance-related issues including corruption and irregularities in the government machinery. Before joining The Kathmandu Post in 2009, he worked at nepalnews.com and Rising Nepal primarily covering the issues of political and economic affairs for three years.

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Energy Minister Bhusal for lowering power tariffs for the poor and industries

Price adjustment is possible due to reduced purchase prices, says former managing director of the state power utility.

Kathmandu to get tough on local units defaulting on budget deadline

More than 100 local governments have yet to present their fiscal budgets this year. Such governments may not be allowed to make new spendings until they present their budgets.

Nearly half a million Nepalis rescued from abroad since the start of pandemic

According to the Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre, most of those rescued are from places including the Persian Gulf, Malaysia and India.

Shortage of health workers a challenge as country braces for Covid-19 third wave

Officials say the shortage of specialist doctors including paediatricians is a major concern.

Vigilance centre gets more responsibility but not enough funds and personnel

The centre has been asked to conduct technical audits of all infrastructure projects worth over Rs100 million.

Import of medical equipment almost double amid pandemic

Particularly, the import from China had surged by around 104.8 percent to Rs2.9 billion in the first 11 months of fiscal 2019-20 on a year on year basis.

Finance minister presents ordinances on budget at reinstated House

The erstwhile Oli-led government had introduced the budget on May 29 through an ordinance a week after the House was dissolved. Leaders say the option of presenting a supplementary budget remains.

In new fiscal year, hopes for economic revival hinge on jabs

Nepal’s economy lost two years to pandemic. Economic activities were picking up but then the second wave hit in April. Except for tourism, prognosis is good, experts say.

Proposed policy to ban small importers sparks individual rights concerns

The provision will limit the number of importers and make it easier to identify them and track their transactions, a report says.

Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar, an accused in Baluwatar land scam, released on Rs1 million bail

The Congress vice-president is released a day after his party president Deuba was appointed prime minister.

Government prepares to scrap Poverty Alleviation Fund in next three months

Relevance of the fund has been questioned after elected local governments were established.

Overland commerce suffers due to damaged highway

The road linking Kathmandu with the Tatopani border was damaged at two points—Kodari Bazaar and Liping—about a month ago.

After court’s observations, questions arise over fate of ordinance budget

The court called the introduction of the budget through an ordinance a week after House dissolution fraudulent. Legal experts say Deuba government can bring a new one.

Tenure of most elected local representatives to end without serving from own buildings

So far administrative buildings for 30 local governments have been completed with financial and technical help of the federal government.

Central bank governor hints at a relatively less facilitative monetary policy for businesses

As vaccinations ramp up in the first half of fiscal year 2021-22, it will pave the way for normal economic activities in the second half, he says.

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