ECONOMY
Transition to federalism may cost 3-4% of GDP: WB
Transition to federalism may cost 3-4% of GDP: WB
KATHMANDU, April 19: The World Bank has estimated that the transition costs of restructuring the government in the new federal set up would be at 3-4 percent of GDP per year over the next four years.
Apr 19, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for 18 April, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for 18 April, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for 18 April, 2018
Apr 19, 2018
SOCIETY
For poverty-stricken Rolpa kids work is better than play
For poverty-stricken Rolpa kids work is better than play
ROLPA, April 19: Gautam BK is just 13-years-old. The government policy promises free education for the children of his age. However, BK hardly knows this.
Apr 19, 2018
SOCIETY
More students switching to community schools from private schools
More students switching to community schools from private sc...
SURKHET, April 19: Bandana Khadka of Birendranagar-3 recently admitted her two sons to one of the oldest community schools of the district. She took an unusual decision to switch their school from a boarding school to a community school.
Apr 19, 2018
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Public transport operators not yet in tax net
Public transport operators not yet in tax net
Registration as companies is expected to widen net
Apr 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepal-China to expedite feasibility study, DPR on rail link
Nepal-China to expedite feasibility study, DPR on rail link
KATHMANDU, April 19: After prolonged indecision and uncertainty, Nepal has started showing initiative for the implementation of various key agreements including a cross-country railway link that were reached with China during K P Sharma Oli's previous stint as prime minister.
Apr 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Mahakali Custom Office sees revenue fall
Mahakali Custom Office sees revenue fall
BAITADI, April 19: Mahakali Customs Office, which had been surpassing revenue collection target with ease in the past years, is struggling to meet revenue target set by the government in the current fiscal year.
Apr 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Transporters announce series of protests
Transporters announce series of protests
KATHMANDU, April 19: In response to the government's tough stance against the transport cartels, five national federations of transport entrepreneurs on Wednesday jointly announced a series of protests, including an 'indefinite' nationwide strike.
Apr 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Maoist, Youth Association leaders arrested for involvement in criminal activities
Maoist, Youth Association leaders arrested for involvement i...
BUTWAL, April 19: Police investigations have revealed the involvement of youth leaders of CPN (Maoist Center) and Youth Association Nepal (YAN) as well as some entrepreneurs behind the criminal activities conducted by notorious criminal Manoj Pun, who was recently killed in police encounter.
Apr 19, 2018
ECONOMY
WB estimates transitional costs to federal structure at 3-4 percent of GDP
WB estimates transitional costs to federal structure at 3-4...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The World Bank has estimated that the transition costs of restructuring the government in the new federal set up would be at 3-4 percent of GDP per year over the next four years.
Apr 19, 2018