Kathmandu: The government has issued a circular to the local level to honor an industrialist who has done excellent job in their respective areas. The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has issued a circular to all the local levels to celebrate the sixth industry day at all (753) local levels and to honor… Continue reading Local govt to honor the best entrepreneurs of their respective areas
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Expansion of tax range and leakage control necessary to increase revenue: Finance Minister
Kathmandu: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said that it is necessary to expand the scope of tax collection and control leakage to increase the share of internal revenue in the overall revenue structure. Speaking at the inauguration program of the Inland Revenue Office, Jorpati on the occasion of the Ninth National Tax Day, 2020,… Continue reading Expansion of tax range and leakage control necessary to increase revenue: Finance Minister
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least eight killed
KABUL (Reuters): Several rockets hit residential areas in the early rush hour in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday, killing at least eight civilians and wounding 31, police officials said. The explosions, some close to the diplomatic enclave, sent warning sirens blaring from embassies and it comes two days before a major donor conference for… Continue reading Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least eight killed
Apple, GroupM, others ask for tough protection for data in Google lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Apple Inc AAPL.O, advertising giant GroupM and others asked the judge hearing the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google GOOGL.O on Friday to allow them to designate certain data used by the government as “highly confidential,” to ensure that no-one from Google could see it. The Justice Department, which sued the search and… Continue reading Apple, GroupM, others ask for tough protection for data in Google lawsuit
Trump tries to leverage power of office to subvert Biden win
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump sought to leverage the power of the Oval Office on Friday in an extraordinary attempt to block President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, but his pleas to Michigan lawmakers to overturn the will of their constituents appeared to have left them unswayed. Trump summoned a delegation of the battleground state’s Republican leadership,… Continue reading Trump tries to leverage power of office to subvert Biden win
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP): The Group of 20 summit began on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most powerful leaders to collectively chart a way forward as the coronavirus pandemic overshadows this year’s gathering, transforming it from in-person meetings to a virtual gathering of speeches and declarations. The pandemic, which has claimed more than… Continue reading G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
Kathmandu Metropolitan City to conduct free PCR test from Sunday
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Metropolitan City is going to collect swabs for free PCR test from Sunday. KMC Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya informed that free PCR test will be conducted at the unveiling ceremony of the statue of national icon Shankhadhar Sakhwa and human rights campaign leader Padmaratna Tuladhar on Saturday. He told reporters at the event… Continue reading Kathmandu Metropolitan City to conduct free PCR test from Sunday
CAN called 22 players for indoor training
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Cricket Association (NCA) has invited 22 players for closed-door training. According to CAN, 22 players have been called for the closed training under the captaincy of Gyanendra Malla. As there is a risk of corona, the training will be done by following all the standards of health care, said CAN. Can is… Continue reading CAN called 22 players for indoor training
King Birendra’s private residence to remain open for Public
Kathmandu: The private residence of the then King Birendra inside the Narayanhiti palace, ‘Shri Sadan’ will be open for observation from Sunday. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai will formally inaugurate the opening of the House at 2 pm on Saturday, according to the Nrayanhiti Durbar Museum Development Committee. Along with King… Continue reading King Birendra’s private residence to remain open for Public
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US
(AP): Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that could bring limited first shots as early as next month and eventually an end to the pandemic — but not until after a long, hard winter. The action comes days after… Continue reading Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US