Trump’s 50% tariffs on India take effect, Modi responds with tax cuts

Kathmandu: U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep 50 percent tariffs on Indian imports came into force on Tuesday, weeks after Washington imposed an additional 25% penalty on New Delhi over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons, BBC reported. The move places India, one of America’s closest Indo-Pacific partners, among the countries facing the world’s highest… Continue reading Trump’s 50% tariffs on India take effect, Modi responds with tax cuts

Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 14 billion in first month of new fiscal year

Kathmandu: Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 14.05 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2024/25), reaching Rs 2.684 trillion, the Public Debt Management Office said in its latest report. The figure, equivalent to 43.94% of GDP, includes Rs 1.42 trillion (52.26%) in external debt and Rs 1.27 trillion (47.74%) in… Continue reading Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 14 billion in first month of new fiscal year

NRCS responds to cholera outbreak in Birgunj

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Kathmandu: Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has launched a response to cholera that has already spread to the community level in Birgunj. The efforts aiming to prevent and contain the spread of infection have been implemented in financial and technical support of the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the International Federation of the Red Cross… Continue reading NRCS responds to cholera outbreak in Birgunj

Tiger and rhino census to be conducted in November and April respectively

File Photo Tourists on a vehicle watch as a one-horned rhino crosses a trail in the Chitwan National Park on Friday, March 24, 2017. Photo Courtesy: RSS

Kathmandu: The rhino census, which was halted last year after donors indicated they could not provide support, will be conducted this year. This year, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has allocated some budget for this purpose. Dr Ram Chandra Kandel, the Director General of the Department, said that the tiger count is… Continue reading Tiger and rhino census to be conducted in November and April respectively

OPPO launches world’s thinnest foldable smartphone in Nepal

Kathmandu: OPPO on Monday launched its flagship foldable smartphone, the Find N5, in Nepal, positioning it as the world’s thinnest and lightest book-style foldable device. At just 8.93mm thick and weighing 229 grams, the Find N5 features an 8.12-inch inner AMOLED display, the largest in its category, and a 6.62-inch cover screen for daily use.… Continue reading OPPO launches world’s thinnest foldable smartphone in Nepal

Nepali students spend Rs 138 billion for abroad studies

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Kathmandu: Despite a large number of universities and colleges established in the country for higher studies, a hefty amount of money is spent for abroad studies by Nepali students. According to the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal released by the Central Bank on Sunday based on annual data, travel payments from the country… Continue reading Nepali students spend Rs 138 billion for abroad studies

Preparations complete for Teej festival at Pashupathinath

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Kathmandu: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has said that it has completed necessary preparations to manage devotees expected come in large numbers to offer worships at Pashupathinath Temple on the occasion of Haritalika (Teej) festival on Tuesday. Preparations have been completed for necessary security, volunteering, offerings of prasad, management, and improvement of pilgrims’ queue,… Continue reading Preparations complete for Teej festival at Pashupathinath

Nepali content creators earn Rs 3.53 billion in FY 2024/25: NRB

Kathmandu: Nepali content creators earned over Rs 3.53 billion through social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to data released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). The central bank said the number of content creators is steadily rising, with many earning tens of thousands of rupees by producing and… Continue reading Nepali content creators earn Rs 3.53 billion in FY 2024/25: NRB