ECONOMY
NA aircraft grounded at Rara Airport
NA aircraft grounded at Rara Airport
MUGU, Dec 3: A twin otter plane of Nepal Airlines (NA), which was scheduled to fly to Nepalgunj from Mugu, has been grounded at Rara Airport, Mugu, on Sunday.
Dec 04, 2023
WORLD
Rahul Gandhi concedes defeat in Hindi heartland states, says battle of ideology would cont...
Rahul Gandhi concedes defeat in Hindi heartland states, says...
NEW DELHI [India], Dec 4: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday conceded the party's defeat in the Assembly elections of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, but he said that the party's battle of ideology would continue.
Dec 04, 2023
POLITICS
DPM Khadka off to Ghana
DPM Khadka off to Ghana
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs left for Ghana last night to attend the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial.
Dec 04, 2023
ECONOMY
IRD steps up to investigate controversial deal of Ncell partner Axiata Group
IRD steps up to investigate controversial deal of Ncell part...
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has started an investigation over Axiata's exit from Ncell on suspicion of possible evasion of taxes by the company.
Dec 04, 2023
SOCIETY
Global Health Security Program launched in Nepal with USAID’s support
Global Health Security Program launched in Nepal with USAID’...
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KATHMANDU, Dec 4: USAID and the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal on Sunday jointly launched USAID’s Global Health Security program, a strategic partnership to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity to prevent, detect, and rapidly respond to emerging infectious diseases.
Dec 04, 2023
Editorial
Make a thorough probe into Axiata Group's Controversial Ncell exit
Make a thorough probe into Axiata Group's Controversial Ncel...
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has initiated an investigation into Axiata Group's exit from Ncell, amid suspicion of potential tax evasion. The controversy surrounds Axiata's sale of 80 percent stakes in Ncell to Spectrlite UK for a seemingly undervalued amount of US$ 50 million (Rs 6.5 billion...
Dec 04, 2023
SOCIETY
ADB to extend support for climate resilience in Hindu Kush Himalayas
ADB to extend support for climate resilience in Hindu Kush H...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a scheme to help assess and manage climate and disaster risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Dec 03, 2023
ECONOMY
Bankers discontent over central bank’s new rule of not blacklisting defaulters before auct...
Bankers discontent over central bank’s new rule of not black...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Bankers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)’s newly enforced rule on blacklisting of the loan defaulters.
Dec 03, 2023
ECONOMY
NAC announces 50 percent subsidies in domestic flights to persons with disabilities
NAC announces 50 percent subsidies in domestic flights to pe...
KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has announced to subsidize airfare for physically disabled people by 50 percent in the domestic flight segment.
Dec 03, 2023
ECONOMY
Rs 1.2 million entry fee collected from Mardi trekkers in one month
Rs 1.2 million entry fee collected from Mardi trekkers in on...
POKHARA, Dec 3: Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski has collected a total entry fee of Rs 1.2 million from trekkers visiting Mardi, Khumain and Korchang within a month. The rural municipality started collecting entry fees from locals and foreigners from November 3.
Dec 03, 2023