POLITICS
Finance Minister Dr Mahat calls on Indian counterpart
Finance Minister Dr Mahat calls on Indian counterpart
KATHMANDU, July 19: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat called on his Indian counterpart, Nirmala Sitaraman, and discussed mutual cooperation and bilateral relations on the sideline of the 3rd finance ministers and central bank governors of G-20 country meeting held in Gujrat on July 17-18.
Jul 19, 2023
SOCIETY
Three injured in tiger attack
Three injured in tiger attack
CHITWAN, July 19: Three persons have been injured in a tiger attack at Madi Municipality-3 on Tuesday.
Jul 19, 2023
SOCIETY
China gifts vehicles to Federal Parliament
China gifts vehicles to Federal Parliament
KATHMANDU, July 19: The Government of the People's Republic of China has provided eight advanced electric vehicles to the Federal Parliament of Nepal. These vehicles have been received as per the commitment made by Li Zhanshu, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of C...
Jul 19, 2023
Editorial
Tackling growing budget deficit
Tackling growing budget deficit
The government is currently grappling with a critical issue that requires immediate attention: the escalating public expenditure and resulting budget deficit. It has become evident that urgent measures are necessary to minimize government spending, as the current trajectory is unsustainable and pose...
Jul 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt issues guidelines to enforce five percent tax on foreign trips
Govt issues guidelines to enforce five percent tax on foreig...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The government has issued guidelines to implement the five percent tax imposed on outbound tourists.
Jul 18, 2023
Lifestyle, My City, Events
Marriott Kathmandu to host Underground Garage Party on July 21
Marriott Kathmandu to host Underground Garage Party on July...
KATHMANDU, July 18: Marriott Kathmandu is all set to redefine Nepal's nightlife scene with its first-ever Underground Garage Party scheduled for July 21.
Jul 18, 2023
POLITICS
35 NC leaders off the hook, action recommended against 87 upon PP leader Deuba’s order
35 NC leaders off the hook, action recommended against 87 up...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The Nepali Congress (NC) Disciplinary Committee has proposed action against 87 people and acquittal of 35 people for their activities against the decisions of the party and the party alliance in matters related to the elections at various levels.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
More than 5,500 people arrested for drug abuse in last FY 2022/23
More than 5,500 people arrested for drug abuse in last FY 20...
KATHMANDU, July 18: In the last fiscal year 2022/23, the police arrested 5,611 people on the charges of being involved in drug dealing and consumption.
Jul 18, 2023
POLITICS
NC to expand party membership from 0.8 million to 1.4 million
NC to expand party membership from 0.8 million to 1.4 millio...
KATHMANDU, July 18: The ruling party Nepali Congress (NC) is going to speed up its membership expansion campaign.
Jul 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Metropolis selected for 'Swiss Tourism Award-2023'
Kathmandu Metropolis selected for 'Swiss Tourism Award-2023'
KATHMANDU, July 18: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has been selected as one of the recipients of the esteemed 'Swiss Tourism Award-2023'. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Lugano, Switzerland, from November 3 to November 5.
Jul 18, 2023