ECONOMY
3,870 EVs worth Rs 11.23 billion imported in the first 11 months of the current FY
3,870 EVs worth Rs 11.23 billion imported in the first 11 mo...
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KATHMANDU, June 25: Nepal imported 3,870 units of electric vehicles (EVs) in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year.
Jun 25, 2023
Editorial
Tackle black marketeering to protect consumers
Tackle black marketeering to protect consumers
The recent surge in prices of essential goods including potato and onion has left consumers grappling with financial strain and uncertainty. Businessmen, under the pretext of the 13 percent value-added tax (VAT) that the government has announced to impose on potatoes and onions starting mid-July, ha...
Jun 25, 2023
SPORTS
Netherlands knock Nepal out of World Cup qualifying tournament
Netherlands knock Nepal out of World Cup qualifying tourname...
HARARE, June 24: The Netherlands progressed to the Super Sixes with a seven wickets victory which knocked Nepal out of the World Cup qualifying tournament in Harare on Saturday.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
30 hydropower projects of 463 MW sustain damage worth Rs 8.5 billion in last week’s floods
30 hydropower projects of 463 MW sustain damage worth Rs 8.5...
KATHMANDU, June 24: A total of 30 hydropower projects in Eastern Nepal sustained damages worth Rs 8.5 billion due to floods that took place in the past few days.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Pokhara's tourism industry bounces back, entrepreneurs eager for further growth
Pokhara's tourism industry bounces back, entrepreneurs eager...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The tourism sector in Pokhara is experiencing a sense of renewed optimism as it gradually recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a temporary slump due to the suspension of international programs, the tourism business in Pokhara has started regaining momentum.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Decreasing use of letter of declaration at Birgunj Customs Office amid sharp decline in im...
Decreasing use of letter of declaration at Birgunj Customs O...
PARSA, June 24: The use of letter of declaration is decreasing at Birgunj Customs Office in recent periods.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Social Security Fund distributes Rs 5 billion to its contributors
Social Security Fund distributes Rs 5 billion to its contrib...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Social Security Fund (SSF) has distributed nearly Rs 5 billion in claims to contributors under the Social Security Scheme. So far, the SSF has successfully distributed Rs 4.79 billion to contributors through a range of security schemes.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Fiscal Commission urges Finance Ministry not to reduce financial equalization grant
Fiscal Commission urges Finance Ministry not to reduce finan...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission has sent a formal request to the Ministry of Finance, urging the latter not to reduce the financial equalization grant to sub-national governments.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse inched 13.46 points up; investors earned Rs 24 billion from shares transaction last...
Nepse inched 13.46 points up; investors earned Rs 24 billion...
KATHMANDU, June 24: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) gained a nominal of 13.46 points last week, as investors stayed in wait and watch in relation to Nepal Rastra Bank’s new monetary policy for fiscal year 2023/24.
Jun 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Kerunga marshland in Chitwan to be developed as a tourism spot
Kerunga marshland in Chitwan to be developed as a tourism sp...
BHARATPUR, June 24: The Kerunga marshland stretching from ward number 11 to 24 in Bharatpur Metropolitan City (BMC) in Chitwan district will be developed as a tourism spot.
Jun 24, 2023