ECONOMY

VAT on potato and onion fuels smuggling and market price increase

VAT on potato and onion fuels smuggling and market price increase

KATHMANDU, June 23: The government’s unfair tax system implemented through the budget for the fiscal year 2023/24, has h...

KATHMANDU, June 23: The government’s unfair tax system implemented through the budget for the fiscal year 2023/24, has h...

Jun 23, 2023

Editorial

Balen's disregard for court order undermines democracy

Balen's disregard for court order undermines democracy

In a democratic society, the principles of separation of powers and the rule of law are paramount. These principles ensu...

In a democratic society, the principles of separation of powers and the rule of law are paramount. These principles ensu...

Jun 23, 2023

ECONOMY

Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 1.337 trillion in first 11 months of current FY

Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 1.337 trillion in first 11 months of current FY

The country spent a hefty amount on imports of petroleum and agricultural products

The country spent a hefty amount on imports of petroleum and agricultural products

Jun 22, 2023

SOCIETY

Madhesh Province: Security and customs officials, and smugglers in cahoots

Madhesh Province: Security and customs officials, and smugglers in cahoots

JANAKPURDHAM, June 21: “When security personnel and customs officials join hands, anything can be transported,” this is...

JANAKPURDHAM, June 21: “When security personnel and customs officials join hands, anything can be transported,” this is...

Jun 22, 2023

POLITICS

SC clears path for implementation of amended Citizenship Act, rejects continuation of interim order

SC clears path for implementation of amended Citizenship Act, rejects continuation of interim order

KATHMANDU, June 22:  The Supreme Court has paved the way for the implementation of the amended provisions made in the Ci...

KATHMANDU, June 22:  The Supreme Court has paved the way for the implementation of the amended provisions made in the Ci...

Jun 22, 2023

POLITICS

From leaders to artists present at RSP's tea reception (photo feature)

From leaders to artists present at RSP's tea reception (photo feature)

KATHMANDU, June 22: Leaders including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal participated in the tea reception organized on t...

KATHMANDU, June 22: Leaders including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal participated in the tea reception organized on t...

Jun 22, 2023

SPORTS

Nepal gets a huge target of 340 runs to win the match against West Indies

Nepal gets a huge target of 340 runs to win the match against West Indies

KATHMANDU, June 22: In their third match of the group as part of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Nepal has received a...

KATHMANDU, June 22: In their third match of the group as part of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Nepal has received a...

Jun 22, 2023

SOCIETY

SC issues interim order to the govt to halt its decision to drop case against Assistant Professor Chalaune's assailants

SC issues interim order to the govt to halt its decision to drop case against Assistant Professor Chalaune's assailants

KATHMANDU, June 22: The apex court issued the interim order in response to a writ petition filed by Assistant Professor...

KATHMANDU, June 22: The apex court issued the interim order in response to a writ petition filed by Assistant Professor...

Jun 22, 2023

ECONOMY

Nepse inches 4.75 points up; daily turnover declines to Rs 3.444 billion on Thursday

Nepse inches 4.75 points up; daily turnover declines to Rs 3.444 billion on Thursday

KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday increased marginally by 4.75 points to close at 2,055.53 po...

KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday increased marginally by 4.75 points to close at 2,055.53 po...

Jun 22, 2023

SOCIETY

When a ‘wife’ turns out to be a man six months after marriage…

When a ‘wife’ turns out to be a man six months after marriage…

UDAYAPUR, June 22: A bizarre incident has unfolded in Udayapur where a young man has reported to the police that his wif...

UDAYAPUR, June 22: A bizarre incident has unfolded in Udayapur where a young man has reported to the police that his wif...

Jun 22, 2023