Kathmandu: Film halls across the country were forcefully closed today as part of a widespread protest against the government’s imposition of taxes across various brackets. A symbolic demonstration saw 150 film halls cease operations on Monday, echoing the industry’s dissatisfaction with the current tax structure. The Nepal Motion Picture Association (NMPA) revealed that the government… Continue reading Nationwide film halls shut down in protest against govt’s tax policies
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World Gold Council predicts a 3% increase in global gold demand in 2023
Kathmandu – The World Gold Council, also known as the WGC, has forecasted a notable surge in global gold demand by 3% in the year 2023, reaching a total of 4,899 tons. According to the publicized data, the central banks around the world are expected to account for 1,137 tons of gold demand in 2023,… Continue reading World Gold Council predicts a 3% increase in global gold demand in 2023
Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title
Kathmandu – The Nepal Police Club secured the title of the Prime Minister Cup Men’s Cricket Tournament in a thrilling final held at the Triveni Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Facing off against the Tribhuvan Army Club, the Police Club emerged victorious by defeating their opponents by six wickets. In the final match, the Army Club… Continue reading Nepal Police Club bags Prime Minister Cup title
PM Dahal discusses reopening of Hetauda Textile Industry with Nepali Army
Kathmandu: In a high-level discussion at the Prime Minister’s office in Singhadarbar, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda explored the possibility of reopening the Hetauda Textile Industry in collaboration with the Nepali Army. This discussion follows the recent focus on reviving the textile industry in Hetauda, which has remained closed since 2032 B.S. The Nepali… Continue reading PM Dahal discusses reopening of Hetauda Textile Industry with Nepali Army
Families urge govt action for safe return of Nepali recruits in Russian Army
Kathmandu: In a press conference held on Friday, the families of Nepali individuals recruited in the Russian Army appealed to the government to initiate diplomatic efforts for the safe return of their loved ones. Expressing concerns over the lack of communication with their relatives, family members urged authorities to take prompt action to rescue and… Continue reading Families urge govt action for safe return of Nepali recruits in Russian Army
Supreme Court orders Bhatbhateni Supermarket to pay over Rs 1.6 billion for tax evasion
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court of Nepal has upheld its previous verdict, ordering Bhatbhateni Supermarket, accused of using fake VAT bills, to pay more than Rs 1.6 billion to the government. The decision confirms that Bhatbhateni conducted business using counterfeit VAT bills, affirming the tax evasion allegations. After an initial tax assessment by the Inland Revenue… Continue reading Supreme Court orders Bhatbhateni Supermarket to pay over Rs 1.6 billion for tax evasion
Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
Kathmandu: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has claimed his Neuralink company has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said “promising” brain activity had been detected after the procedure and the patient was “recovering well”. The company’s goal is to connect human brains to… Continue reading Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms
Kathmandu: Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. He has called all the… Continue reading Pakistan former PM jailed in state secrets case as election looms
Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed
Kathmandu: Nepal has asked Russia to send back hundreds of Nepali nationals who were recruited to fight against Ukraine and repatriate the bodies of those who died in the conflict, Nepal’s top diplomat said Thursday. The Russian army is estimated to have recruited more than 200 Nepali nationals to fight in Ukraine and at least… Continue reading Nepal asks Russia to send back Nepalis recruited to fight in Ukraine and the bodies of those killed
‘Nepal International Tourism Fair’ set to showcase global tourism potential
Kathmandu: The Nepal International Tourism Fair is going to be held with the aim of publicizing the tourist destinations of Nepal at the international level. The fair is going to be organized on coming May 31 to June 1 to promote the tourism sector of Nepal globally, said Bishnu Pandey of Summit Event and Market… Continue reading ‘Nepal International Tourism Fair’ set to showcase global tourism potential