ECONOMY
Govt expedites settlement of dues of contractors, spends Rs 27 billion in capital expendit...
Govt expedites settlement of dues of contractors, spends Rs...
KATHMANDU, March 13: At a time when contractors have been complaining about delayed payments for their services, the government is found to have expedited their payments over the past two months.
Mar 13, 2024
Editorial
A Milestone in Nepal-Bangladesh Bilateral Ties
A Milestone in Nepal-Bangladesh Bilateral Ties
Nepal and Bangladesh have reached a landmark agreement on electricity tariffs, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit. The agreement, signed during a World Bank program in Singapore in the presence of the energy secretaries of the two countries, signifies a positive step forward...
Mar 13, 2024
POLITICS
There should be no delay in formulation of laws required for three tiers of government: La...
There should be no delay in formulation of laws required for...
PARBAT, March 12: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Padam Giri, has said the federal government should not make any delay in formulating laws required for the functioning of the three tiers of government.
Mar 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Loan shark victims unable to return home due to lack of money
Loan shark victims unable to return home due to lack of mone...
KATHMANDU, March 12: Despite an agreement reached between the government and the loan shark victims who came to Kathmandu after a 23-day walk, at least 200 of the latter are facing challenges in returning to their homes.
Mar 12, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE escalates 58.55 points; daily turnover surges to Rs 4.55 billion
NEPSE escalates 58.55 points; daily turnover surges to Rs 4....
KATHMANDU, March 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday escalated 58.55 points to close at 2,111.21 points.
Mar 12, 2024
POLITICS
Newly-elected National Assembly Chairman Dahal assures of boosting upper house prestige
Newly-elected National Assembly Chairman Dahal assures of bo...
KATHMANDU, March 12: Newly-elected chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, said he would take initiatives to boost the prestige and importance of the upper house of the Federal Parliament.
Mar 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Investment company with Rs 10 billion capital base to be established under leadership of F...
Investment company with Rs 10 billion capital base to be est...
KATHMANDU, March 12: An investment company is said to be established engaging entrepreneurs and businessmen from all over the country under the initiative of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal revealed this initiative during th...
Mar 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Groom arrested for calling off marriage over not receiving gold chain in dowry
Groom arrested for calling off marriage over not receiving g...
BIRGUNJ, March 12: The police have arrested a groom who annulled his marriage after not receiving the expected golden chain in dowry, following a complaint filed by the bride on Monday night. The groom, Umesh Shah, employed as a computer operator in the health section of Birgunj Metropolitan City w...
Mar 12, 2024
POLITICS
Russian envoy calls on Foreign Minister Shrestha
Russian envoy calls on Foreign Minister Shrestha
KATHMANDU, March 12: Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexei A. Novikov, paid a courtesy call on newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha.
Mar 12, 2024
ECONOMY
Parliamentary Sub-committee to study customs duty levied on sponge and billet iron
Parliamentary Sub-committee to study customs duty levied on...
KATHMANDU, March 12: The Industry and Commerce, Labour and Consumer Interest Committee under the House of Representatives has formed a seven-member sub-committee to carry out study in relation to the customs and excise duties levied on sponge and billet iron.
Mar 12, 2024