WORLD
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now
WASHINGTON , April 22: The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Himalayan Stock Exchange applies for a license for a new stock exchange
Himalayan Stock Exchange applies for a license for a new sto...
KATHMANDU, April 22: Himalayan Stock Exchange (HSX) has applied to the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) for a new stock exchange license.
Apr 22, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr in Kathmandu
In Pictures: Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, April 22: The entire Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today by reciting special prayers (Namaz) and receiving blessings from their elderly ones.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Bushfires destroy around 450 hectares of forest area in Baglung
Bushfires destroy around 450 hectares of forest area in Bagl...
BALEWA, April 22: With the onset of dry season, wildfires have been rampant in Baglung district. Bushfires have engulfed five national and 17 community forests destroying around 450 hectares of forest area and they continue, according to the division forest office, Baglung.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Digital Service Tax system yet to bring all under its net
Digital Service Tax system yet to bring all under its net
KATHMANDU, April 22: Though Nepal formulated the Procedure Related to Digital Service Tax that came into effect on 17 July 2022 targeting non-resident service providers to Nepal, most of the service providers have remained outside the tax system.
Apr 22, 2023
POLITICS
EC asks bodies concerned for making by-election management efficient
EC asks bodies concerned for making by-election management e...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Election Commission (EC) has directed the bodies concerned to make management of by-election to the House of Representatives (HoR) member efficient. The by-election is taking place in Chitwan-2, Bara-1 and Tanahu-1 on April 23.
Apr 22, 2023
POLITICS
Public holiday in three constituencies in view of by-polls
Public holiday in three constituencies in view of by-polls
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has decided to announce a public holiday in three constituencies on April 23 in view of the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr across the country today
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr across the country t...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The entire Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today on the first day of the 10th month (Sauwal) according to the Arabic calendar Hijri, by reciting special prayers (Namaz) and receiving blessings from their elderly ones.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Acting President extends best wishes on the occasion of Eid
Acting President extends best wishes on the occasion of Eid
KATHMANDU, April 22: Acting President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav wished the Muslim community for peace, happiness, good health and prosperity on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Import of EVs rises by 66 per cent
Import of EVs rises by 66 per cent
KATHMANDU, April 22: Import of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased by 66.39 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
Apr 22, 2023