ECONOMY
NRB calls off its own decision to lift the ban on high priced imports in just 24 hours
NRB calls off its own decision to lift the ban on high price...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: In a controversial move, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)—the country’s apex monetary body—has called off its decision to lift the ban on the import of luxury vehicles in less than 24 hours.
Oct 31, 2021
POLITICS
PM lauds goodwill solidarity expressed in UK
PM lauds goodwill solidarity expressed in UK
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that he was encouraged by the goodwill and solidarity expressed in the UK Parliament towards Nepal on various occasions. "It is a warm reminder that Nepal had great friends in difficult times," he said.
Oct 31, 2021
SOCIETY
G-20 endorses global corporate minimum tax at Rome summit
G-20 endorses global corporate minimum tax at Rome summit
ROME, Oct 31: Leaders of the world’s biggest economies on Saturday endorsed a global minimum tax on corporations, a linchpin of new international tax rules aimed at blunting the edge of fiscal paradises amid skyrocketing profits of some multinational businesses.
Oct 31, 2021
OPINION
Give Deaf Children Chance to Realize their Full Potential
Give Deaf Children Chance to Realize their Full Potential
Now we will have to ensure that new digital innovations can help unblock the status quo while at the same time it is paramount to better understand how new technological devices can enhance the learning of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Oct 31, 2021
POLITICS
Talks are underway with Biplab-led party to address their demands: Home Minister Khand
Talks are underway with Biplab-led party to address their de...
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Home Minister Balkrishna Khand, who is also looking after responsibility of the Prime Minister, has said talks are still underway with the Communist Party of Nepal led by Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplab'.
Oct 30, 2021
ECONOMY
NT starts offering services via optical fiber link in Solukhumbu
NT starts offering services via optical fiber link in Solukh...
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Nepal Telecom (NT) has installed an optical fiber link in Solukhumbu district, which is expected to improve the telecommunication and internet service in the remote locations of the region.
Oct 30, 2021
POLITICS
PM Deuba urges non-resident Nepalis to help bring in foreign investment
PM Deuba urges non-resident Nepalis to help bring in foreign...
LONDON, Oct 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has urged Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNAs) to help bring in foreign direct investment in Nepal.
Oct 30, 2021
POLITICS
Agreement reached among coalition partners to fight elections together: Dahal
Agreement reached among coalition partners to fight election...
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that there is no possibility for early elections and that an agreement has already been reached among the coalition partners to join hands to contest the upcoming elections.
Oct 30, 2021
SOCIETY, Coronavirus
New cases continue to decline in Nepal after peak rate of second wave of COVID-19
New cases continue to decline in Nepal after peak rate of se...
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Nepal recorded 372 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday along with 911 recoveries and 11 deaths, according to the latest information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). According to the ministry’s information, the number of new cases has been declining in the co...
Oct 30, 2021
POLITICS
Special campaign to collect voter roll in view of local elections
Special campaign to collect voter roll in view of local elec...
KATHMANDU, Oct 30: The Election Commission of Nepal is going to launch a special campaign to collect the names of the eligible voters for the upcoming local level elections.
Oct 30, 2021