POLITICS
Ambassador Nepal presents credentials to President of Malta
Ambassador Nepal presents credentials to President of Malta
Nepali Ambassador to Spain and Non-Resident Nepali Ambassador to Malta Shanil Nepal presented his credentials to President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono.
May 31, 2025
SOCIETY
East-West Highway in Jhapa blocked
East-West Highway in Jhapa blocked
The East-West Highway has been completely obstructed after the incessant rainfall occurred since this morning swept away diversion at Kalikhola of Mechinagar municipality-6 in Jhapa district.
May 31, 2025
ECONOMY, Interview
‘Budget focused on giving impetus to economy’
‘Budget focused on giving impetus to economy’
The government has presented its budget (income and expenditure) estimates for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 in the parliament. The government was expected to bring the budget with various reform plans to improve the overall economic situation of the country and achieve the expected pace of...
May 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt eliminates excise duty on 12 Dry Fruit varieties
Govt eliminates excise duty on 12 Dry Fruit varieties
In an effort to reduce illegal imports, the government has abolished the excise duty previously applied to 12 types of dry fruits and related products. Earlier this fiscal year, these items carried excise duties ranging between 5 and 15 percent.
May 31, 2025
WORLD
Vivek Ramaswamy faces racist backlash over anniversary post amid H-1B visa controversy
Vivek Ramaswamy faces racist backlash over anniversary post...
Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy shared a post on social media platform X on Tuesday to celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Apoorva.
May 31, 2025
WORLD
Iran summons Austrian envoy over "misleading" intelligence report
Iran summons Austrian envoy over "misleading" intelligence r...
Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Austria's charge d'affaires in Tehran on Friday to protest "misleading and baseless" claims in an Austrian intelligence report about its nuclear program.
May 31, 2025
Market
Prices of eggs increases
Prices of eggs increases
The price of eggs has gone up due to increased demand after a fall in production due to a rise in the temperature.
May 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Leuti River flooding damages Koshi Highway in Dhankuta
Leuti River flooding damages Koshi Highway in Dhankuta
Heavy rainfall on Friday night caused the Leuti River to flood and severely damage the Koshi Highway in Dhankuta. The flood washed away approximately 100 meters of the road at Fedigaun in Sanghurigadhi-6, according to the District Police Office.
May 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Prohibitory order imposed in Narayanhiti area for 39 days starting today
Prohibitory order imposed in Narayanhiti area for 39 days st...
The Kathmandu administration enforced a prohibitory order in the Narayanhiti Durbar Museum area for 39 days starting today (Saturday).
May 31, 2025
ECONOMY
HAN applauds tax exemptions for hotels, resorts
HAN applauds tax exemptions for hotels, resorts
The umbrella organization of hotel entrepreneurs has welcomed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26, stating it appreciated the government's announcement to grant income tax and electricity tariff exemptions to hotels and resorts, treating them at par with productive industries.
May 31, 2025