ECONOMY
Luxury tax comes into force
Luxury tax comes into force
KATHMANDU, July 18: The government's decision to implement a two percent luxury charge on services provided by high-end hotels and resorts, as well as on imported liquors and precious metals, has been put into effect from Monday.
Jul 18, 2023
POLITICS
Finance Minister Dr Mahat meets his Chinese counterpart Kun
Finance Minister Dr Mahat meets his Chinese counterpart Kun
KATHMANDU, July 18: Finance Minister Dr Praka Sharan Mahat and Finance Minister of China Liu Kun held a meeting on Monday during the sidelines of G-20 meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Jul 18, 2023
WORLD
Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe
Scorching heatwaves set to break records around the globe
ROME, July 18: Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Monday, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Traffic Violation Record Software now at work in 21 districts
Traffic Violation Record Software now at work in 21 district...
KATHMANDU, July 18: Police have enforced Traffic Violation Record Software (TVRS) in 21 districts from Monday.
Jul 18, 2023
POLITICS
NC CWC meeting today to be broadcast live as proposed by NC President Deuba
NC CWC meeting today to be broadcast live as proposed by NC...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) being held on Tuesday is set to be broadcast live as per the proposal of the party President Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
MoHA to address problems concerning river corridor settlements
MoHA to address problems concerning river corridor settlemen...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The Ministry of Home Affairs has started a coordinated initiative to address the problems concerning the human settlements in the river corridors of Kathmandu Valley.
Jul 18, 2023
ECONOMY
Budget deficit recorded around Rs 400 in the FY 2022/23
Budget deficit recorded around Rs 400 in the FY 2022/23
KATHMANDU, July 18: The government witnessed a budget deficit of Rs 397.87 billion in the last fiscal year due to low revenue collection amid soaring public expenditure.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
22 rhinos died in a year in Chitwan National Park in FY 2022/23
22 rhinos died in a year in Chitwan National Park in FY 2022...
CHITWAN, July 18: A total of 22 rhinos died in the last fiscal year 2079/80 in Chitwan National Park. Of them, two died due to poaching and 20 of natural causes.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Lalita Niwas Scam: hearing to continue today
Lalita Niwas Scam: hearing to continue today
KATHMANDU, July 18: The hearing on a habeas corpus petition related to the Lalita Niwas land grab scam will continue today at the Supreme Court.
Jul 18, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt capital expenditure met only 61.44 percent of the target in FY 2022/23
Govt capital expenditure met only 61.44 percent of the targe...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The government spent only 61.44 percent of the budget allocated for the development work in the last fiscal year.
Jul 18, 2023