SOCIETY
Bushfires destroy around 450 hectares of forest area in Baglung
Bushfires destroy around 450 hectares of forest area in Bagl...
BALEWA, April 22: With the onset of dry season, wildfires have been rampant in Baglung district. Bushfires have engulfed five national and 17 community forests destroying around 450 hectares of forest area and they continue, according to the division forest office, Baglung.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Digital Service Tax system yet to bring all under its net
Digital Service Tax system yet to bring all under its net
KATHMANDU, April 22: Though Nepal formulated the Procedure Related to Digital Service Tax that came into effect on 17 July 2022 targeting non-resident service providers to Nepal, most of the service providers have remained outside the tax system.
Apr 22, 2023
POLITICS
EC asks bodies concerned for making by-election management efficient
EC asks bodies concerned for making by-election management e...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The Election Commission (EC) has directed the bodies concerned to make management of by-election to the House of Representatives (HoR) member efficient. The by-election is taking place in Chitwan-2, Bara-1 and Tanahu-1 on April 23.
Apr 22, 2023
POLITICS
Public holiday in three constituencies in view of by-polls
Public holiday in three constituencies in view of by-polls
KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has decided to announce a public holiday in three constituencies on April 23 in view of the House of Representatives (HoR) by-election.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr across the country today
Muslim community celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr across the country t...
KATHMANDU, April 22: The entire Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today on the first day of the 10th month (Sauwal) according to the Arabic calendar Hijri, by reciting special prayers (Namaz) and receiving blessings from their elderly ones.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
Acting President extends best wishes on the occasion of Eid
Acting President extends best wishes on the occasion of Eid
KATHMANDU, April 22: Acting President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav wished the Muslim community for peace, happiness, good health and prosperity on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr.
Apr 22, 2023
ECONOMY
Import of EVs rises by 66 per cent
Import of EVs rises by 66 per cent
KATHMANDU, April 22: Import of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased by 66.39 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.
Apr 22, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC bans cooking of sekuwa on the streets
KMC bans cooking of sekuwa on the streets
KATHMANDU, April 22: The cooking of sekua has been banned on the streets of Kathmandu due to its smoke.
Apr 22, 2023
WORLD
Sri Lanka's headline inflation drops below 50 pct in March
Sri Lanka's headline inflation drops below 50 pct in March
COLOMBO, April 22: Sri Lanka's headline inflation dropped to 49.2 percent in March from 53.6 percent in February this year, said the Department of Census and Statistics here on Friday.
Apr 22, 2023
OPINION
Land, Livelihood and Climate Change
Land, Livelihood and Climate Change
The impact of climate change on land, agriculture, and vulnerable populations is critical to ensuring sustainable livelihoods and food security. Land, forests, and water are essential for sustaining productivity, livelihoods, and food security. Access to and control over land is a cross-cutting issu...
Apr 22, 2023