ECONOMY
Finance ministry says ‘road-use tax’ has no legal basis
Finance ministry says ‘road-use tax’ has no legal basis
According to the MoF, the Constitutional provisions, the Intergovernmental Fiscal Management Act, 2017, and the Local Government Operation Act, 2017 do not grant provincial or local governments the authority to levy taxes on the transport of locally produced goods between provinces or between local...
Dec 10, 2025
SPORTS
Lumbini Lions enters NPL’s second qualifier winning Kathmandu Gorkhas by 4 wickets
Lumbini Lions enters NPL’s second qualifier winning Kathmand...
Kathmandu Gorkhas lost to Lumbini Lions by 4 wickets in the 'Eliminator' match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Customs agents withdraw protests against tough action provisions in new law
Customs agents withdraw protests against tough action provis...
Customs agents have called off their protests after the government agreed to review the provisions of excessive cash penalties introduced in the new law.
Dec 10, 2025
SOCIETY
43 parties out of proportional representation election
43 parties out of proportional representation election
According to the Election Commission, 143 parties are registered in total. Among them, 100 parties have applied for PR election purposes, while the remaining 43 have not submitted such applications.
Dec 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Real estate transactions surge as deals jump to 301% after Gen Z movement lull
Real estate transactions surge as deals jump to 301% after G...
Real estate transactions surged by 301% from Mangsir 1–15 compared to Kartik 1–15, according to the DoLMA.
Dec 10, 2025
POLITICS
NC heavyweights get unanimous nod for HoR race
NC heavyweights get unanimous nod for HoR race
Following the decision and directive of the party’s Central Working Committee, regional committees on Tuesday recommended leaders’ names for candidacy.
Dec 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt’s massive investment of nearly Rs 47 billion unaccounted for
Govt’s massive investment of nearly Rs 47 billion unaccounte...
According to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), records of long-standing share investments and loans do not match between the government and recipient institutions. Discrepancies persist in the reported investment amounts, utilization, and expected returns, leaving...
Dec 10, 2025
SPORTS
NPL eliminators: Kathmandu set a target of 112 runs for Lumbini
NPL eliminators: Kathmandu set a target of 112 runs for Lumb...
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu were bowled out for just 111 runs in 19.1 overs, struggling against Lumbini’s disciplined bowling attack.
Dec 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt, Gen Z finalize agreement, signing scheduled at PM’s Office
Govt, Gen Z finalize agreement, signing scheduled at PM’s Of...
The government and Gen Z have reached an agreement. The deal relates to the movement led by Gen Z and is scheduled to be signed on Wednesday.
Dec 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Dubai launches world’s first Waqf Water Station using air-to-water technology
Dubai launches world’s first Waqf Water Station using air-to...
The project introduces the world’s first Waqf water station that generates clean drinking water directly from air humidity, marking a major innovation in sustainable water solutions.
Dec 10, 2025