ECONOMY
Progress on government-set annual targets and milestones dismal
Progress on government-set annual targets and milestones dis...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The work progress of government-set annual activities and milestones for the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24 has been found dismal.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
9 people die from Japanese Encephalitis in this season
9 people die from Japanese Encephalitis in this season
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The number of deaths from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has reached nine since the start of this year’s monsoon season. According to the Family Welfare Division (FWD) under the Department of Health Services, there have been 53 reported cases of Japanese Encephalitis since July 30.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Karnali highway obstructed again
Karnali highway obstructed again
JUMLA, Sept 12: The Karnali Highway has been obstructed again due to landslides.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Prof Dr Achyuta Samanta envisions a KIIT branch in Nepal
Prof Dr Achyuta Samanta envisions a KIIT branch in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Prof Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in India, is determined to expand his educational mission by opening a KIIT branch in Nepal. His aim is to provide free education to underprivileged communities, including tribal groups and econ...
Sep 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt issues Inland Revenue Mobilization Strategy for tax system reform
Govt issues Inland Revenue Mobilization Strategy for tax sys...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The government has introduced the Inland Revenue Mobilization Strategy, 2024, outlining a medium-term revenue mobilization plan spanning from Fiscal Year 2024/25 to 2028/29.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
SBI foundation offers fellowship to Nepali youth
SBI foundation offers fellowship to Nepali youth
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: The SBI Foundation of the State Bank Group has offered a youth fellowship program to the citizens of Nepal aged 21 to 32 years. Calling for applications for the 12th edition of the 13-month long SBI Youth for India program, the foundation has committed to providing a well-structu...
Sep 12, 2024
ECONOMY
FMTC to bring 60 fair-price shops into operation during upcoming festive season
FMTC to bring 60 fair-price shops into operation during upco...
KATHMANDU, Sept 12: With the festive season just around the corner, the government is gearing up to open more than 60 fair-price shops across the nation this year, up from 48 such stores opened for the Dashain-Tihar period of last year. According to the Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) und...
Sep 12, 2024
Editorial
Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes for insurance policies
Soothing salvo: On new Group of Ministers and tax changes fo...
Meeting for the second time after the 2024 general election results, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Monday (September 9, 2024) sought to calm some of the rising clamour against the 18% indirect tax levy on insurance premium payments.
Sep 12, 2024
SOCIETY
News Writing Workshop in collaboration with UNESCO Nepal begins at St. Xavier’s
News Writing Workshop in collaboration with UNESCO Nepal beg...
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: A two-day news writing workshop aimed at enhancing journalism students' reporting skills has commenced at St. Xavier’s College in collaboration with UNESCO Nepal from Wednesday.
Sep 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Ministry begins study of draft of new standards for taxis
Ministry begins study of draft of new standards for taxis
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has initiated a study of a draft proposal for new standards for taxis prepared by the Department of Transport Management.
Sep 11, 2024