POLITICS
EC allocates election symbols to 20 parties for by-election
EC allocates election symbols to 20 parties for by-election
KATHMANDU, March 19: The Election Commission (EC) has allocated election symbols for 20 political parties gearing up for the forthcoming by-election in Illam and Bajhang districts.
Mar 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tourist arrivals in Nepal
Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tou...
KATHMANDU, March 19: Although the government aims to attract more foreign tourists, inadequate policies have hindered this effort. Stakeholders point out that while countries with high tourist inflow have simplified entry permits, Nepal's restrictions to a few countries have stifled tourism growth.
Mar 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Buddha Air collects Rs 3.83 billion in revenue in 6 months, market share reaches 67 percen...
Buddha Air collects Rs 3.83 billion in revenue in 6 months,...
KATHMANDU, March 19: Buddha Air has collected Rs 3.83 billion in revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2023/24. Buddha, a private sector airline, has been providing air services on trunk routes and has been flying from Kathmandu to Varanasi in India.
Mar 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal witnesses decline in import of EVs: Only 276 units imported in Falgun compared to 11...
Nepal witnesses decline in import of EVs: Only 276 units imp...
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KATHMANDU, March 19: Nepal has witnessed a notable decline in the import of electric cars, jeeps, and vans, signaling a break in the growing trend.
Mar 19, 2024
POLITICS
NC demands formation of parliamentary probe committee to look into charges against DPM Lam...
NC demands formation of parliamentary probe committee to loo...
KATHMANDU, March 19: The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded the formation of an investigation committee from within parliament for impartially looking into the charges of cooperative defraud leveled against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
Mar 19, 2024
POLITICS
Finance Minister proposes discussion on Customs Bill 2080BS in HoR
Finance Minister proposes discussion on Customs Bill 2080BS...
KATHMANDU, March 19: Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun tabled a proposal for discussion on the 'Customs Bill 2080 BS' in the Parliament on Tuesday.
Mar 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Labor Minister Aryal seeks info on workers in foreign detention centers and hospitals
Labor Minister Aryal seeks info on workers in foreign detent...
KATHMANDU, March 19: Labor, Employment, and Social Security Minister Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed the officials concerned to provide data on the status of Nepali workers held in prisons and hospitals abroad during the course of foreign employment.
Mar 19, 2024
POLITICS
Int'l legal experts meet govt, civil society representatives to understand challenges to r...
Int'l legal experts meet govt, civil society representatives...
KATHMANDU, March 19: A team of independent international human rights lawyers has conducted a fact-finding mission in Nepal, met a range of government and civil society representatives to understand the challenges to the rule of law, including access to justice and independence of the judiciary this...
Mar 19, 2024
POLITICS
UML Chair Oli rules out possibility of forming parliamentary committee to probe cooperativ...
UML Chair Oli rules out possibility of forming parliamentary...
KATHMANDU, March 19: Chairman of the ruling CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli has said that a parliamentary probe committee cannot be formed to investigate the involvement of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane in the misappropriation of cooperative deposits.
Mar 19, 2024
SOCIETY, Lifestyle
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez to come to Nepal
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez to come to Nepal
KATHMANDU, March 19: Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez is coming to Nepal to participate in a jewelry runway show. The event is part of the celebrations for RB Diamond Jewelers' 27th anniversary, and the jewelry fashion runway is scheduled for March 30.
Mar 19, 2024