Gold worth Rs 30 billion imported annually

Published On: August 5, 2017 08:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 5: Nepal imports gold worth Rs 30 billion annually, according to Kathmandu Gold Silver Dealers Association KGSDA.

Doctors warn of bringing health service to a grinding halt

Published On: August 5, 2017 07:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 5: Nepal Medical Association (NMA), an umbrella organization of medical and dental doctors, on Saturday warned that they would bring health service to a grinding halt nationwide as a last resort to fulfill demands raised by Dr Govinda KC.

BIMSTEC ministerial meeting on Thursday

Published On: August 5, 2017 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The 15th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting is being held in Kathmandu on coming Thursday. The meeting will be preceded by the 18th session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM).

Local bodies in a mess for lack of infrastructure

Published On: August 5, 2017 09:09 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Aug 4: Much to the delight of the people, the government recently conducted local level elections in two phases in six out of seven provinces of the country. While Province 2 is yet to witness election, people elsewhere have already got their chosen representatives. But the office bearers in Ilam are quite tensed. They are facing enough hassles both due to the lack of polices and infrastructures. This has greatly affected their performance, they lament.

'Dhukuti' flourishing in Gulmi

Published On: August 5, 2017 02:45 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, August 4: The illegal 'Dhukuti' loan scheme is flourishing in Gulmi district.  Many people are participating in such schemes operated in district headquarters Tamghas and commercial centers of rural villages.

Investment Board to sign PIA with Hongshi Shivam Cement

Published On: August 4, 2017 10:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The government has decided to sign a special agreement with Hongshi Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd by charting out assurance of investment security, services and facilities the government promises to provide to an investor.

Two new VW models in Nepal

Published On: August 4, 2017 09:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: Pooja International Nepal Pvt Ltd launched the new Amarok and Tiguan in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Law in the making for permanent body to settle tax rows

Published On: August 4, 2017 07:43 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: Amid controversy over the Tax Settlement Commission (TSC), the government has initiated steps to establish a separate and permanent entity for settling tax disputes. A ‘Dispute Resolution Mechanism’ has been inserted in the Central Revenue Board Bill for forming an apex advisory body on matters of revenue, informed Revenue Secretary Shishir Kumar Dhungana. The bill is in the making at the Nepal Law Commission.

Increasing investment govt's priority: PM Deuba

Published On: August 3, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 3: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday said increasing investment both domestic and foreign has been the priority of the government.

National Business Initiative summit kicks off from Thursday

Published On: August 3, 2017 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 3: The second summit of the National Business Initiative has kicked off in the capital from Thursday. The summit will hold discussions on measures to be implemented by the business people to make a civilized society through professional responsibly.