SOCIETY
Kathmandu continues to remain among top 10 most polluted cities in the world
Kathmandu continues to remain among top 10 most polluted cit...
KATHMANDU, April 21: Kathmandu continues to grapple with severe air pollution, securing its position as the second most polluted city among the top 10 cities in the world.
Apr 21, 2024
POLITICS
UML council meeting to continue today
UML council meeting to continue today
KATHMANDU, April 21: The meeting of the National Convention Representatives Council of CPN-UML will continue today with various reports scheduled to be presented.
Apr 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Jhulaghat checkpoint reopened
Jhulaghat checkpoint reopened
BAITADI, April 21: The Jhulaghat border checkpoint in Baitadi that shares a border with India has been reopened.
Apr 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Caution advised as storm is forecast in Terai belt today
Caution advised as storm is forecast in Terai belt today
KATHMANDU, April 21: The weather across the country now is mainly fair and is partly cloudy in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces as the country is experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Apr 21, 2024
POLITICS
DPM Lamichhane warns of actions against those involved in distributing cash to influence o...
DPM Lamichhane warns of actions against those involved in di...
ILLAM, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister and President of Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that leaders and cadres of any political party involved in cash distribution to influence the outcomes of by-elections will face stern action.
Apr 21, 2024
OPINION
Cotiviti controversy mars Investment Summit in Nepal
Cotiviti controversy mars Investment Summit in Nepal
Cotiviti Nepal is accused of leaking Rs 10.36 billion (about $84 million) in money, according to a complaint lodged by the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) against the organization. This covers suspected avoidance of value-added tax (VAT) and income tax.
Apr 21, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB considers 18 out of 20 commercial banks in its watchlist for strict onsite inspection
NRB considers 18 out of 20 commercial banks in its watchlist...
KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has kept 18 out of 20 commercial banks under its watchlist after these banks were suspected of failing to abide by the central bank’s regulations.
Apr 21, 2024
Editorial
Put amendment of laws in priority to make Investment Summit a success
Put amendment of laws in priority to make Investment Summit...
Despite the private sector's recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any changes. With only a week left before the Nepal Investment Summit-2024 begins, where the government aims to attract foreign in...
Apr 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs Office falls short of revenue target by Rs 67.82 billion amid global econo...
Birgunj Customs Office falls short of revenue target by Rs 6...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Birgunj Customs Office has collected more than Rs 100 billion in revenue in the current fiscal year.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Construction of embankments along seven streams begins in Kailali
Construction of embankments along seven streams begins in Ka...
KAILALI, April 20: The provincial government of Sudurpaschim Province has started construction of embankments along seven streams in Kailali district.
Apr 20, 2024