ECONOMY
Govt likely to breach the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion set by NPC
Govt likely to breach the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion...
KATHMANDU, May 24: The government seems determined to cross the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion set by the National Planning Commission (NPC) for the next fiscal year.
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
Chobhar Dry Port sees imports worth Rs 830 million, zero exports in current FY
Chobhar Dry Port sees imports worth Rs 830 million, zero exp...
KATHMANDU, May 24: In the first 10 months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, the Chobhar Dry Port in Kathmandu recorded imports totaling Rs 830 million. Despite this substantial import activity, the port has reported zero exports.
May 24, 2024
OPINION
Analyzing SC’s decision on marital rape
Analyzing SC’s decision on marital rape
Failing to recognize marital rape as a heinous crime will dissuade victims from seeking justice.
May 24, 2024
ECONOMY
ISPs look forward to clearing taxes to govt following the Supreme Court’s verdict
ISPs look forward to clearing taxes to govt following the Su...
KATHMANDU, May 24: The internet service providers (ISPs) of the country have taken the initiative to clear the taxes on headings of rural telecommunications development fees and royalty charges on maintenance from the public which they had earlier decided not to pay.
May 24, 2024
Editorial
Justified balance: On the ICC move against Israel, Hamas
Justified balance: On the ICC move against Israel, Hamas
The ICC has done well to move against Israel, Hamas leaders for Gaza crimes
May 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepali smashes women's record for fastest ascent of Everest
Nepali smashes women's record for fastest ascent of Everest
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepal's Phunjo Lama smashed the record Thursday for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman, conquering the world's highest mountain in 14 hours and 31 minutes.
May 23, 2024
SOCIETY
Kenyan climber dies on Everest, Nepali guide missing
Kenyan climber dies on Everest, Nepali guide missing
KATHMANDU, May 23: A Kenyan climber has died close to Everest's summit and his Nepali guide is missing, a tourism official said Thursday, taking this season's toll on the world's highest mountain to at least three.
May 23, 2024
ECONOMY
THAI Airways International is resuming direct flight service between Kathmandu and Bangkok
THAI Airways International is resuming direct flight service...
KATHMANDU, May 23: THAI Airways International, the national flag carrier of Thailand, has officially announced its plans to resume direct flights between Kathmandu and Bangkok.
May 23, 2024
ECONOMY
NADA EV Auto Show not to be held this year
NADA EV Auto Show not to be held this year
KATHMANDU, May 23: The NADA EV Auto Show, initially scheduled for this year, has been canceled. A meeting of the working committee organized by NADA Associations of Nepal on April 24, however, decided to organize the regular NADA Auto Show.
May 23, 2024
POLITICS
NC leader Shekhar Koirala challenges double standards in law enforcement
NC leader Shekhar Koirala challenges double standards in law...
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepali Congress leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has raised questions over the legal discrepancies concerning dual citizenship and passports involving Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane and Federal Parliament General Secretary Padma Prasad Pandey.
May 23, 2024