ECONOMY
Stakeholders urge govt to conduct proper study before revising tax rates
Stakeholders urge govt to conduct proper study before revisi...
KATHMANDU, June 6: Stakeholders have demanded the government to maintain consistent taxation policy to improve confidence of investors towards the economy.
Jun 06, 2024
OPINION
The Lost Generation
The Lost Generation
As a first-generation migrant from Nepal, I feel compelled to address a concerning trend that has been growing among our community settled in the global north. We are witnessing the emergence of a "lost generation" – children of Nepalese migrants who are losing their connection to their ancestral ho...
Jun 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Nirmal Purja loses sponsor following allegation of sexual assaults
Nirmal Purja loses sponsor following allegation of sexual as...
KATHMANDU, June 6: The allegation of sexual assaults by renowned climber Nirmal Purja has prompted one of his major sponsors to withdraw its sponsorship while there have been calls for action against him by other climbers and organizations.
Jun 06, 2024
Editorial
Message of India's Lok Sabha Election
Message of India's Lok Sabha Election
The results of the Indian elections, held in seven phases from April 17 to June 1 and formally announced on Tuesday, have given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) the mandate to rule the country for a third consecutive term as the largest party in the Lok Sabha.
Jun 06, 2024
POLITICS
SC full bench to hear on writ petition filed against Koshi govt on June 9
SC full bench to hear on writ petition filed against Koshi g...
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KATHMANDU, June 5: The hearing against the Koshi province government has been shifted to the full bench of the Supreme Court (SC).
Jun 05, 2024
POLITICS
Govt launches toll-free number 1149 for disaster emergencies
Govt launches toll-free number 1149 for disaster emergencies
KATHMANDU, June 5: The government has launched a toll-free number, 1149, to facilitate the public in providing information about disaster emergencies. This service is operational round the clock.
Jun 05, 2024
POLITICS
HoR meeting: Report on Archives Preservation (First Amendment) Bill 2081 tabled
HoR meeting: Report on Archives Preservation (First Amendmen...
KATHMANDU, June 5: The International Relations and Tourism Committee's report related to Archives Preservation (First Amendment) Bill 2081 has been tabled in today's meeting of the House of Representatives.
Jun 05, 2024
BLOG
Transforming daily habits to combat climate change
Transforming daily habits to combat climate change
On this World Environment Day, the spotlight is on our planet and the critical role each of us plays in preserving its health. One of the most significant ways we can contribute to a sustainable future is by reducing our carbon footprint.
Jun 05, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declines slightly by 5.58 points; daily turnover decreases to 3.99 billion
NEPSE declines slightly by 5.58 points; daily turnover decre...
KATHMANDU, June 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined marginally by 5.58 points to close at 2,079.71 points.
Jun 05, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt secures less than Rs 3 billion in foreign grants, far short of Rs 50 billion target
Govt secures less than Rs 3 billion in foreign grants, far s...
KATHMANDU, June 5: Amid a shortage of resources for national development, the government has failed to secure the anticipated grants from foreign donors. In the current fiscal year 2023/24, the government had set a target of receiving Rs 49.943 billion in foreign grants but has managed to receive on...
Jun 05, 2024