SOCIETY
One arrested with over Rs 10 million undisclosed cash
One arrested with over Rs 10 million undisclosed cash
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Armed Police Force (APF) has arrested an individual from Sunsari with Rs 11 million in cash, the source of which remains undisclosed.
Jun 02, 2024
BLOG, Blog
Dear Patan!
Dear Patan!
You are the City of Beauty! City of Fine Arts! Mother of the Man of the Century-- Satya Mohan Joshi, the Literary giant of Nepal!
Jun 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt tax hike escalates gold price in domestic market
Govt tax hike escalates gold price in domestic market
KATHMANDU, June 2: At a time when the price of gold in the domestic market has been soaring due to international reasons, the increased customs duty imposed by the government has further affected the bullion price in Nepal.
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Survey reveals 18 percent of children addicted to tobacco
Survey reveals 18 percent of children addicted to tobacco
KATHMANDU, June 2: Experts have warned that failing to protect children from addiction to tobacco products in various forms could have dire consequences. They issued the warning on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on Friday.
Jun 02, 2024
OPINION
New budget amid economic challenges
New budget amid economic challenges
In developing countries, a high proportion of economic activity is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the government, where the political process determines the allocation of resources. However, in advanced countries, the budget is a mechanism by which taxpayers and their representatives control...
Jun 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Road Division Office summons KMC mayor Balen to appear within three days
Kathmandu Road Division Office summons KMC mayor Balen to ap...
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Road Division Office, Kathmandu on Friday summoned Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Balen Shah (Balen), asking him to appear at the Division Office within three days to address certain matters. The Road Division Office has warned that failure to appear within the sti...
Jun 02, 2024
Editorial
Governance by whim undermines rule of law
Governance by whim undermines rule of law
The directive issued by Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to deploy traffic rule violators as volunteers on the roads has courted widespread controversy. A group of lawyers have also challenged this controversial decision at the Supreme Court. This incident raises fundamental q...
Jun 02, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB forwards 13-point policy to extend financial access
NRB forwards 13-point policy to extend financial access
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled a 13-point policy to extend financial access to the people.
Jun 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE lost 61.96 points, while share investors lost Rs 98 billion last week
NEPSE lost 61.96 points, while share investors lost Rs 98 bi...
KATHMANDU, June 1: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged 61.96 points last week as a result of the investors responding negatively to the annual budget announced by the government.
Jun 01, 2024
WORLD
Foreign legion 'proud' to provide security at Paris Olympics
Foreign legion 'proud' to provide security at Paris Olympics
CANJUERS, France, May 31: The elite French Foreign Legion is preparing for security duty in Paris during this summer's Olympic Games, a far cry from the group's previous deployments to places like the troubled Sahel region of Africa.
Jun 01, 2024