NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

Nearly 50% of air tickets for Dashain booked

Published On: September 24, 2018 04:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Nearly 50 percent of tickets for Dashain festival have already been booked, according to officials of different airline companies.

Uncertainty surfaced regarding tax will be addressed: FM Khatiwada

Published On: September 23, 2018 10:32 PM NPT By: Republica

NAWALPARASI, Sept 23: Minister for Finance Dr Yubraj Khatiwada has said that the uncertainty surfaced regarding the issue of tax would be addressed by amending the federal laws.

Iran: We won’t let OPEC boost production

Published On: September 23, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

CAIRO, Sept 23: It’s about that time again. WTI hits $70 per barrel and the tweet-rage is back. OPEC does have a meeting in the coming days in Algiers to assess the state of the oil market and decide on next steps.

No road expansion at ABC foot trail for next 30 years

Published On: September 23, 2018 07:46 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 23: Tourism entrepreneurs and locals of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) have reached an agreement not to build additional motorways on the upper trekking trail for the next 30 years.

Govt to build Upper Arun project on its own

Published On: September 23, 2018 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Friday’s cabinet meeting has decided that the government will build Upper Arun hydroelectric project on its own.

US-financed transmission line gets national pride status

Published On: September 23, 2018 07:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The government on Friday declared a 300-kilometer-long transmission line implemented under the US government grant of US$ 500 million as a national pride project.

City Express starts remittance service for US-based Nepalis

Published On: September 23, 2018 04:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23:  City Express Money Transfer and the US-based Sigue Money Transfer have started remittance service from Saturday, allowing Nepalis residing in the US to send money to Nepal.

Govt forms committee to sign tax treaty with various countries

Published On: September 23, 2018 04:05 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The government has taken a step toward signing the treaty for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with various countries including the United Kingdom.

WASHINGTON DC, Sept 22: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo decided to continue US funding and military support for the Saudi-led coalition devastating Yemen with its blockade of the vital port city of Hodeidah and relentless bombings of civilians and civil infrastructure.

WASHINGTON DC, Sept 22: Donald Trump has threatened to impose even more tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing dares to impose tit-for-tat measures in response to Washington’s latest package of levies targeting some $200 billion of Chinese exports.