ECONOMY
Procedural gaps boost unauthorized ‘record attempts’ on Everest
Procedural gaps boost unauthorized ‘record attempts’ on Ever...
KATHMANDU, June 25: In the absence of clear procedures for conducting activities in the mountainous region, even 'DJing' has been allowed there.
Jun 26, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal's civil administration plagued by high-level corruption scandals
Nepal's civil administration plagued by high-level corruptio...
KATHMANDU, June 25: High-ranking employees of the civil administration, also known as the permanent government, are themselves involved in massive corruption.
Jun 26, 2024
OPINION
How services trade and the green transition can benefit everyone
How services trade and the green transition can benefit ever...
African nations and the world’s least-developed countries (LDCs) have much to gain from the development of new “green” value chains and a global surge in services trade.
Jun 26, 2024
WORLD
WikiLeaks founder Assange to be 'free man' after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Assange to be 'free man' after US plea dea...
BANGKOK, June 25, 2024 (AFP) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be a "free man", his wife said Tuesday, once a judge signs off on a plea deal with US authorities to bring his years-long legal drama to a close.
Jun 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Four killed, three others missing due to floods and landslides in various parts of the cou...
Four killed, three others missing due to floods and landslid...
KATHMANDU, June 26: At least four people have been killed and three others missing due to floods and landslides triggered by rainfall in different parts of the country. Additionally, four individuals have been injured.
Jun 26, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to implement market conduct supervision to protect banks’ customers from next FY
NRB to implement market conduct supervision to protect banks...
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a bid to safeguard service seekers from risks related to financial products and services, will be implementing market conduct supervision from the next fiscal year.
Jun 26, 2024
Editorial
GST’s council meet and a tax less taxing
GST’s council meet and a tax less taxing
The council's moves to ease compliance burden, reduce litigation is welcome. It has much more work to do.
Jun 26, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt creates special post for suspended Chief Secretary Aryal, similar to Lokman Singh Kar...
Govt creates special post for suspended Chief Secretary Arya...
KATHMANDU, June 25: The government had created a special position at the National Planning Commission (NPC) to replace the then chief secretary Lokman Singh Karki 18 years ago.
Jun 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Expect no flexibility in upcoming monetary policy: Governor Adhikari
Expect no flexibility in upcoming monetary policy: Governor...
KATHMANDU, June 25: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has indicated that a flexible monetary policy should not be expected.
Jun 25, 2024
WORLD
WikiLeaks founder Assange to be 'free man' after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Assange to be 'free man' after US plea dea...
BANGKOK, June 25, 2024 (AFP) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be a "free man", his wife said Tuesday, once a judge signs off on a plea deal with US authorities to bring his years-long legal drama to a close.
Jun 25, 2024