ECONOMY
Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation of VAT on air tickets
Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation o...
KATHMANDU, July 29: The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on air transport has led to a contentious dispute between the private sector and the government, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction. The government introduced the VAT on air tickets through the Finance Act of 2080/081.
Jul 29, 2023
Editorial
Mockery of Austerity Measures
Mockery of Austerity Measures
In times of economic hardship and budget constraints, it is imperative for the government to practice what it preaches. The recent unveiling of austerity measures, including the abolition of government offices through the annual budget for the Fiscal Year 2022/23, might have seemed like a step in th...
Jul 29, 2023
POLITICS
CSEIF launches new publication on China's involvement in Nepal's infrastructures
CSEIF launches new publication on China's involvement in Nep...
KATHMANDU, July 28: The Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a national seminar to launch its publication – China’s Emergence in Nepal’s Infrastructure: Status, Issues and Challenges--, and shared key findings of the report for wider civic engagement and discussion.
Jul 28, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Meet Adukia: A most-wanted fugitive in the 100kg gold smuggling case
Meet Adukia: A most-wanted fugitive in the 100kg gold smuggl...
KATHMANDU, July 28: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has launched a manhunt for Rakesh Kumar Adukia, who is one of the two prime suspects on the DRI 'radar' since the seizure of around 100 kg of smuggled gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.
Jul 28, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB amends unified directives, re-introduces counter cyclical buffer for banks
NRB amends unified directives, re-introduces counter cyclica...
KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has amended the Unified Directives 2079 BS issued for A, B and C class banks licensed by the central bank.
Jul 28, 2023
SOCIETY
SC orders Kanti Children's Hospital to compensate Rs 3 million to family of child for medi...
SC orders Kanti Children's Hospital to compensate Rs 3 milli...
KATHMANDU, July 28: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Kanti Children's Hospital in Kathmandu to provide Rs 3 million in compensation to the family of a child for showing sheer negligence in the treatment.
Jul 28, 2023
POLITICS
Italy visit successful: PM Dahal
Italy visit successful: PM Dahal
KATHMANDU, July 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has described his visit to Italy as successful.
Jul 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Rajendra Kumar Raut appointed CEO of NRNA
Rajendra Kumar Raut appointed CEO of NRNA
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KATHMANDU, July 28: Rajendra Kumar Raut has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). The position was vacant since last month.
Jul 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Colonel Gurung appointed Officiating Spokesperson of Nepal Army
Colonel Gurung appointed Officiating Spokesperson of Nepal A...
KATHMANDU, July 28: Colonel Ashok Gurung has been designated as the Officiating Spokesperson of the Nepali Army (NA).
Jul 28, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal receives over 700,000 COVID-19 vaccines donated by France through COVAX Facility
Nepal receives over 700,000 COVID-19 vaccines donated by Fra...
KATHMANDU, July 28: The Government of France has just delivered 702,720 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal through the COVAX Facility, offering a boost to the country’s ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive.
Jul 28, 2023