KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has decided to bring the Nepalis abroad home on a priority basis.

KATHMANDU, May 29: The budget for fiscal year 2020/21 unveiled by the government on Thursday was expected to restructure the tax system largely along with revising income tax slabs to invigorate the economic activities that have been largely hit by the over two months of the nationwide lockdown.

Online rap battle to be organized amid lockdown

Published On: May 29, 2020 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 29: Nita Pradhan, and KTM Souljha in collaboration with “Mero Majja ko Karyakram” are all set to organize an Online Rap Battle Lockdown Session giving it a name “Sabda Sangram”.

KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has introduced a budget of Rs 1,474.64 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2020/21 with a focus on spending to shore up the health care system and reviving the economy adversely impacted by COVID-19.

Budget draws mixed reactions

Major programs introduced by the government through the new budget

KATHMANDU: Aiming at displacing tuins (improvised cable crossings) from the country, the government has allocated a total of Rs 5.02 billion for the construction of suspension bridges across the country.

Budget to promote green energy

Published On: May 28, 2020 06:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: A total of 1,300 MW of electricity will be added to the national grid, says the government budget for fiscal year 2020/21.

"Kathmandu-Tarai fast track to be completed in three years"

Published On: May 28, 2020 05:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: The government has aimed at completing the construction of the Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track Road Project in the next three years.

KATHMANDU, May 28: Prioritising the agriculture sector, the government has introduced a number of farmers-focused programs through the budget for the next fiscal year 2020/21, allocating Rs 41 billion for the promotion of agricultural produce and Rs 27 billion for irrigation alone.