ECONOMY
SEBON Chair appointment process scrapped
SEBON Chair appointment process scrapped
KATHMANDU, June 29: The process of appointing the Chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has been canceled.
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Tax reform committee proposes increasing Social Security Tax to ease burden on low earners
Tax reform committee proposes increasing Social Security Tax...
KATHMANDU, June 29: The high-level tax reform committee has proposed a significant change to the social security tax system, suggesting the abolition of the existing one percent tax in favor of a progressive tax rate ranging from three percent to five percent.
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
As ice melts, Everest's 'death zone' gives up its ghosts
As ice melts, Everest's 'death zone' gives up its ghosts
KATHMANDU, June 29: On Everest's sacred slopes, climate change is thinning snow and ice, increasingly exposing the bodies of hundreds of mountaineers who died chasing their dream to summit the world's highest mountain.
Jun 29, 2024
POLITICS
General Secretary Dhakal’s report sparks turmoil within RSP
General Secretary Dhakal’s report sparks turmoil within RSP
KATHMANDU, June 29: Alarmed by the unexpected seizure of the election deposit of their candidate in the by-election of Ilam-2, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) sent their General Secretary Dr Mukul Dhakal on a 'review trip'.
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Son of former DPM Thapa arrested in connection with fake Bhutanese refugees scam
Son of former DPM Thapa arrested in connection with fake Bhu...
KATHMANDU, June 29: Police have arrested Prateek Thapa, son of former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa.
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Drinking water project started in Biratnagar at a cost of Rs 2.54 billion
Drinking water project started in Biratnagar at a cost of Rs...
BIRATNAGAR, June 29: Construction of a drinking water project worth Rs 2.54 billion in Biratnagar has started with the assistance of the Japanese government. Minister for Water Supply Rajendra Kumar Rai laid the foundation stone of the project in Biratnagar on Friday. The project aims to improve the...
Jun 29, 2024
OPINION
The Magic Number
The Magic Number
After returning home, shaking PM Modi’s hand in India, Mr. Uthal-Puthal (20 March, Republica) seems to be on a kind of steroid.
Jun 29, 2024
SOCIETY
National Paddy Day being observed today
National Paddy Day being observed today
KATHMANDU, June 29: National Paddy Day, popularly known as Asar 15, is being observed today across Nepal.
Jun 29, 2024
Editorial
A progressive step for cross-border transactions
A progressive step for cross-border transactions
In a landmark development, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has adopted a more flexible approach, allowing individuals to use Quick Response (QR) codes for transactions with India. This decision, which amends the unified circular issued by the Foreign Exchange Management Department of the NRB, is a signi...
Jun 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Gandaki govt sets deadline for EV sellers to establish fast charging stations in provinces
Gandaki govt sets deadline for EV sellers to establish fast...
KATHMANDU, June 28: The Gandaki Province Government has directed electric vehicle (EV) sellers in the province to install three fast EV charging stations by mid-December, this year.
Jun 28, 2024