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Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal

Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal

Nepal’s reliance on MRP-based customs valuation, while administratively convenient, risks distorting trade costs,...

Nepal’s reliance on MRP-based customs valuation, while administratively convenient, risks distorting trade costs,...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whos...

His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whos...

Jun 05, 2026

WORLD

'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for international relations..': Russian President Putin

'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for international relations..': Russian President Putin

In an address to media at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said, "We are glad that India is developing its relati...

In an address to media at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said, "We are glad that India is developing its relati...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Heat wave likely in Tarai belt

Heat wave likely in Tarai belt

The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of th...

The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of th...

Jun 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of target

Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of target

The fall in grants comes as the government struggles to meet revenue targets, creating resource shortages that have alre...

The fall in grants comes as the government struggles to meet revenue targets, creating resource shortages that have alre...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial post

Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial post

Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was re...

Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was re...

Jun 05, 2026

POLITICS

Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India

Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India

According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. H...

According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. H...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown

2,300 drivers booked, over Rs 2.08 million collected in traffic crackdown

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists pena...

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, drunk driving remained a major offence, with 104 motorists pena...

Jun 05, 2026

POLITICS

Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari

Constitution amendment taskforce consults former Presidents Dr Yadav and Bhandari

The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out...

The task force, formed under the leadership of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's political advisor, Asim Shah, reached out...

Jun 05, 2026

SOCIETY

World Environment Day being marked today

World Environment Day being marked today

The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'. 

The UN has mentioned World Environment Day 2026 as a 'Global Call for Climate Action'. 

Jun 05, 2026