The Week
The first phase of rebellion
The first phase of rebellion
“Kanchhi, don’t make any lunch for me today.”
I’m in the bathroom. I hear my son’s voice from the nearby kitchen. I begin to think – what could be the reason for his unusual demand? Had there been, by any chance, any misunderstanding between him and the housemaid?
Jun 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Khadka fails to establish kinship with judge in Nepal Republica case
Khadka fails to establish kinship with judge in Nepal Republ...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Former chief of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Gopal Khadka, who tried to avoid final hearings in a defamation case by alleging kinship between the promoters and journalists of Nepal Republic Media Pvt Ltd and a judge at Kathmandu District Court (KDC), has ultimately failed to prove...
Jun 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Khatiwada under fire from lawmakers over pork barrel
Khatiwada under fire from lawmakers over pork barrel
KATHMANDU, June 1: The decision to allocate Rs 40 million for each parliamentary constituency amid criticism from various quarters has backfired on Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada as lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties have accused him of undermining the elected lawmakers in n...
Jun 01, 2018
SOCIETY
No action yet against 43 officials fingered by medical probe panel
No action yet against 43 officials fingered by medical probe...
KATHMANDU, June 1: The government has not taken any action against 43 officials involved in irregularities while issuing affiliation to the controversial Kathmandu National Medical College.
Jun 01, 2018
POLITICS
RJPN leaders hint at change in power equation in Province 2
RJPN leaders hint at change in power equation in Province 2
KATHMANDU, June 1: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) leaders have hinted at the possibility of change in government in Province 2 in the wake of the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) joining the federal government.
Jun 01, 2018
ECONOMY
VAT on brokerage service charge scrapped
VAT on brokerage service charge scrapped
KATHMANDU, Jun 1: The government has decided to waive off value added tax (VAT) on brokerage service charge on transaction of securities, ending the uncertainty over taxation of such transactions.
Jun 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse slides further
Nepse slides further
KATHMANDU, June 1: After ending Wednesday's trading modestly lower, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) witnessed continuous decline throughout Thursday's trading hours. The benchmark index witnessed a decline of 1.10 percent to end the week at 1,307.66 points.
Jun 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Mustard oil to become dearer by Rs 15 per liter
Mustard oil to become dearer by Rs 15 per liter
KATHMANDU, June 1: With the government decision to increase customs duty on mustard seeds to 5 percent from 1 percent, the price of mustard oil is likely to increase by Rs 15 per liter.
Jun 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Inundated Surkhet
Inundated Surkhet
SURKHET, May 31: Following continuous heavy rain for three hours, most of the places in Birendranagar faced waterlogged. Jumla Road, Khajura and other places were under water on Thursday afternoon due to the heavy inundation.
May 31, 2018
SOCIETY
Absconding SSP surrenders, sent to judicial custody
Absconding SSP surrenders, sent to judicial custody
BIRATNAGAR, June 1: Morang District Court has sent Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shyam Khatri, one of the prime accused in gold smuggling at Tribhuvan International Airport, to judicial custody Thursday, following preliminary hearings over his involvement.
May 31, 2018