Cabinet authorizes ministry to announce new height of Mt Everest
… tabled by Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Padma Aryal to announce the height of Everest, according to Devika …
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China planning new policies to take on ageing population: state media
China introduced a controversial “one-child policy” in 1978, saying efforts to reduce poverty and develop the economy were being undermined by …
The lost ‘Covid Generation’
“Disruptions to key services and soaring poverty rates pose the biggest threat to children. The longer the crisis persists, the deeper its impact on …
‘Impact of pandemic will push millions of workers below the poverty line worldwide, including in …
The coronavirus pandemic has had a severe impact on Nepalis in terms of unemployment rates, hours worked and labour force participation.
Remove the ‘luxury tax’ to overcome period poverty in Nepal
Nepal should stop charging value added tax on menstrual products to make them more affordable. Remove the ‘luxury tax’ to overcome period poverty …
Nepal stalls in Prosperity Index
It is driven by an open economy that harnesses ideas and talent to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. And it is built by empowered people, …
Held hostage in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years, a Nepali woman pleads for rescue
But her hopes to pull her family out of poverty were dashed when her employer refused to pay her a salary. Born to a family of Magar, Sharmila had a …
No alternative to disarmament
Until the issues of poverty, inequality and discrimination are addressed, armament will not stop. No alternative to disarmament Shutterstock.
Immunisation is the best weapon against poverty
Immunisation is the best weapon against poverty. The biggest tragedy is that vaccine hesitancy threatens to hurt poor people the most. Immunisation is …
Government’s mission to end poverty: PM Oli
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the mission of the present government is to put an end to poverty and establish prosperity …
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