SOCIETY

Govt grants public holiday in valley for Bhoto Jatra

Govt grants public holiday in valley for Bhoto Jatra

The government has granted a public holiday in the Kathmandu Valley today (Sunday).

The government has granted a public holiday in the Kathmandu Valley today (Sunday).

Jun 01, 2025

SOCIETY

Bhoto Jatra being celebrated today

Bhoto Jatra being celebrated today

Bhoto Jatra, one of the most celebrated festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, is being celebrated today as concerned offici...

Bhoto Jatra, one of the most celebrated festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, is being celebrated today as concerned offici...

Jun 01, 2025

SOCIETY

Govt allocates Rs 211 billion for education, Ups early childhood and midday neal grants

Govt allocates Rs 211 billion for education, Ups early childhood and midday neal grants

Aiming to develop capable, enterprising, and productive human capital that can build its own future, the government allo...

Aiming to develop capable, enterprising, and productive human capital that can build its own future, the government allo...

Jun 01, 2025

Editorial

A Blend of Cautious Pragmatism, Selective Ambition and Missed Opportunities

A Blend of Cautious Pragmatism, Selective Ambition and Missed Opportunities

Soon after Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the budget for fiscal year 2025/26, public debate erupted ove...

Soon after Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the budget for fiscal year 2025/26, public debate erupted ove...

Jun 01, 2025

OPINION

An Allegory of Power, Obsession, and Abuse

An Allegory of Power, Obsession, and Abuse

A great gentleman, at least by societal standards, walks into my office. He carries himself with an air of solemn purpos...

A great gentleman, at least by societal standards, walks into my office. He carries himself with an air of solemn purpos...

Jun 01, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt to study rationale for multiple VAT rates

Govt to study rationale for multiple VAT rates

For the first time, the government is considering implementing multiple value-added tax (VAT) rates—one of the lon...

For the first time, the government is considering implementing multiple value-added tax (VAT) rates—one of the lon...

Jun 01, 2025

ECONOMY

FinMin Paudel reiterates commitment to effective implementation of next year’s budget

FinMin Paudel reiterates commitment to effective implementation of next year’s budget

Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has reiterated his commitment to the effective implementation of the annual budget...

Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has reiterated his commitment to the effective implementation of the annual budget...

Jun 01, 2025

ECONOMY

Four-wheeler imports through Birgunj decline

Four-wheeler imports through Birgunj decline

The import of four-wheeler automobiles through the Birgunj customs office declined in the first 10 months of the current...

The import of four-wheeler automobiles through the Birgunj customs office declined in the first 10 months of the current...

Jun 01, 2025

WORLD

Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact

Swiss glacier collapse offers global warning of wider impact

The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worl...

The collapse of the Swiss Birch glacier serves as a chilling warning of the escalating dangers faced by communities worl...

May 31, 2025

ECONOMY

NOC hikes petrol and diesel prices

NOC hikes petrol and diesel prices

KATHMANDU, May 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced an increase in fuel prices, effective from midnight Saturda...

KATHMANDU, May 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced an increase in fuel prices, effective from midnight Saturda...

May 31, 2025