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Coronavirus to cause serious crisis to Nepal’s economy: Finance Minister



KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada has said that there are signs of a serious crisis in Nepal’s economy due to coronavirus.

He also said that the interdependence with the world economy has weakened Nepal’s economic growth while unveiling the budget for fiscal year 2020/21 on Thursday.

Publish Date : 28 May 2020 16:54 PM

Woman dies after lightning strike in Parbat

PARBAT: A woman has died after being struck by lightning

128 arrested in two-day drug crackdown ‘sweep operation’ in Jhapa

JHAPA: Police have arrested 128 individuals in a two-day sweep

Heavy rainfall recorded in multiple districts, more rain likely

KATHMANDU: Several districts across Nepal witnessed heavy rainfall as weather

8-year-old boy dies after being swept away by Kaligandaki River in Mustang

MUSTANG: An eight-year-old boy has died after being swept away

Mahabir Pun demands action against MP over alleged rude behavior toward school principal

KATHMANDU: Independent lawmaker Mahabir Pun has called for strict action