Malaysia and Nepal to sign G2G accord

Published On: August 15, 2018 08:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The Malaysian government on Tuesday said that it would soon sign a memorandum of understanding with Nepal to address  issues concerning Nepali migrant workers in Malaysia.

Parliament body asks govt to solve problem of multiple taxation

Published On: August 15, 2018 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Parliament’s Finance Committee on Tuesday issued directions to the government to take the lead in solving the chronic problem of multiple taxation by the three tiers of government, as well as the exorbitant hike in tax rates.

NEA's net income projected to cross one billion

Published On: August 14, 2018 01:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14 : Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has said its net income is going to be more than that projected in fiscal year 2016/17.

Japanese ambassador meets CNI executives

Published On: August 14, 2018 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Newly appointed Japanese ambassador to Nepal, Masamichi Saigo, met with executives of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on Sunday. Ambassador Saigo told the CNI executives that he was keen on enhancing the industrial relations between Nepal and Japan.

Bajaj Pulsar 150 TD now in Nepal

Published On: August 14, 2018 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: HH Bajaj, the sole distributor of Bajaj two-wheelers for Nepal, has announced the launch of the new Pulsar 150 TD (Twin Disc) with an introductory price of just Rs 255,900. The bike features twin disc brakes, sharper design and is available in three dual tone colors- Black Blue, Black Red and Chrome Black, the company said issuing a statement.

Jewelers sent to judicial custody for financial fraud

Published On: August 14, 2018 07:42 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Aug 14: The District Court Sunsari has sent three members of a family running jewelry business to judicial custody on financial fraud charges. According to Nawaraj Acharya, an official at the court, they were sent to judicial custody on charges of defrauding the public by illegally collecting deposits, assuring them to give high interest rates.

Sebon approves new listing, annual fees for Nepse

Published On: August 14, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has approved a revision on listing of securities fees that Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) can charge on companies. The approval of the fees, including annual fee, from Sebon paves the way for public companies, whose proposal was pending due to the lack of listing bylaws, to list their securities for trading in the secondary market.

Spotting the early signs of ageing

Published On: August 13, 2018 04:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The Himalaya Drug Company presented its specialized skin care offering, ‘Youth ETERNITY’, a range of creams to maintain youthful skin in the capital on Sunday.

Rupee hits record low, mild RBI intervention seen

Published On: August 13, 2018 10:39 AM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Aug 13: The rupee on Monday touched an all-time low of 69.62 per dollar in early trade, tracking broader weakness in other emerging market currencies on concerns of a spill-over from a crisis-hit Turkey.

Gandaki Province to integrate all tourism fees into one

Published On: August 13, 2018 09:38 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Aug 13: The provincial government of Gandaki Province has announced that it will integrate all tourism fees into one, following criticisms by trekking agencies and tourism professionals for not doing the needful in removing ambiguity about redundant tourism fees collected by different government entities.