Editorial
Going Beyond Gold
Going Beyond Gold
The government's recent policy adjustment – the reduction in customs duty on gold imports from 20 percent to 10 percent – was aimed at curbing gold smuggling, which had surged due to the price disparity between Nepal and India which share an open border.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
First chartered flight from India lands at PRIA
First chartered flight from India lands at PRIA
According to spokesperson of PRIA, Jashoda Subedi, the plane carrying four passengers including the crew landed at the Pokhara-based airport at 5:50 pm on Thursday.
Nov 29, 2024
OPINION
Roles and Challenges of Nepal’s National Defense University
Roles and Challenges of Nepal’s National Defense University
Public attention often focuses on the roles of Nepal Police, the Home Secretary, and the Home Minister, while the significance of the defense system and the Ministry of Defense (MoD) is overlooked.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal imports 50,000 unassembled two-wheelers in 4 months, up by 89 pc
Nepal imports 50,000 unassembled two-wheelers in 4 months, u...
According to the data maintained by the Department of Customs (DoC), Nepali two-wheeler assembly plant owners imported 50,678 unassembled motorbikes from mid-July to mid-November in Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Insurers settle Rs 789.30 million of Rs 12.26 billion in September disaster claims
Insurers settle Rs 789.30 million of Rs 12.26 billion in Sep...
Non-life insurers have settled only 6.43 percent of the insurance claims that they received against the damages caused by floods and landslides that took place on September 26-28.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Non-life insurers’ business grows 11 percent in first four months of current FY
Non-life insurers’ business grows 11 percent in first four m...
The records with the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) show that a total of 14 non-life insurers were able to secure Rs 1.36 billion more in premium collection in the review period this fiscal year.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Investment Board endorses investment in various hydropower projects
Investment Board endorses investment in various hydropower p...
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged relevant bodies to work in coordination to create an environment conducive to investment.
Nov 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Himalaya Airlines to operate Pokhara-Lhasa flights
Himalaya Airlines to operate Pokhara-Lhasa flights
According to CAAN Joint Spokesperson Gyanendra Bhul, Himalaya Airlines has already submitted its schedule for the Pokhara-Lhasa route. “After almost two years, PRIA is finally preparing for international flights. Regular flights on this route could significantly boost the inflow of Chinese tou...
Nov 28, 2024
SOCIETY
Court slaps eight-year jail sentence and Rs 34.22 million fine on Paudel, Shrestha
Court slaps eight-year jail sentence and Rs 34.22 million fi...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The Special Court has sentenced Bikal Paudel, a former executive director of the Security Printing Center, and Saphal Shrestha, a former director of the Center, to eight years in prison, along with a fine of Rs 34.22 million each.
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt appoints chairmen for ASB and AUSB
Govt appoints chairmen for ASB and AUSB
A cabinet meeting on Thursday has appointed Sunil Kumar Dhungel as the Chairman of the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) and Jagannath Upadhyay Niraula as the Chairman of the Auditing Standards Boards (AUSB).
Nov 28, 2024