Supreme court overturn decision of 10 pc service tax charged by hotels and restaurants

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court has decided that hotels and restaurants cannot levy service charge to customers. Hotels and restaurants have been charging an additional 10 percent service fee from customers based on the provisions of Section 87 (3) of the Labor Act 2074 BS and Rule 82 of the Labor Code 2075 BS. But the… Continue reading Supreme court overturn decision of 10 pc service tax charged by hotels and restaurants

Cabinet decides to investigate over issues raised by deceased Prem Prasad Acharya

Kathmandu: An investigation will be conducted on the issues raised by Prem Prasad Acharya of Ilam who set himself on fire. Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has informed that the cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided to investigate the matter raised by him. He set himself on fire in front of Parliament House in New Baneshwar… Continue reading Cabinet decides to investigate over issues raised by deceased Prem Prasad Acharya

Protests against govt for justice of deceased Prem Prasad Acharya

Kathmandu: Demonstrations against the government were held to pressurize the demand of Prem Prasad Acharya, who self-immolated in front of the Federal Parliament house on Tuesday.On Wednesday, there was a protest against the government demanding to fulfill the 25-point demands of Acharya. Protests were held in Maitighar and Baneshwar areas of Kathmandu demanding the fulfillment… Continue reading Protests against govt for justice of deceased Prem Prasad Acharya

Hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane’s citizenship issue postponed

Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s citizenship and passport-related hearings have been postponed. The Supreme Court has said that the hearing, which started today with priority in the constitutional bench, has not been completed. The debate on the case will end on Friday. Today, senior advocates Raman Karna, Surendra Bhandari and advocates… Continue reading Hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane’s citizenship issue postponed

Sushma Tamang wins historic silver for Nepali boxing

Kathmandu: Sushma Tamang has won first ever silver in Asian Boxing Championship. In the U-22 Asian Boxing Championship, Nepalese athlete Tamang was defeated in the final. Although she won the silver, her achievement is the biggest for Nepali boxing so far. This is the first time that Nepal has won silver in the recognized competition… Continue reading Sushma Tamang wins historic silver for Nepali boxing

Nepal police ban on selling petroleum products in bottles

Kathmandu: Nepal police has directed petrol pumps not to sell petrol in open bottles. As it was found that highly inflammable petroleum products in containers such as bottles and jerkin were being sold openly from the pumps, the police have directed to stop the sale and distribution of such products immediately. Prem Prasad Acharya of… Continue reading Nepal police ban on selling petroleum products in bottles

Prem Prasad Acharya died who set his body on fire

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Kathmandu: Prem Prasad Acharya, who attempted self-immolation in front of the Federal Parliament house, has passed away. Acharya, who was being treated at Kirtipur Hospital, passed away today at 5 o’clock in the morning. His 80 percent body was already burnt till he reached the hospital. Acharya, who belongs to Ilam, committed self-immolation by pouring… Continue reading Prem Prasad Acharya died who set his body on fire

A man set himself on fire in front of Parliament House

Kathmandu: A person set himself on fire in front of the Parliament building in Baneshwar on Tuesday. He set fire to the body by pouring inflammable substance (probably petrol) in his bag. The police said that he was rescued in a hurry and sent to the Kirtipur hospital. 40-year Prem Prasad Acharya is from Ilam… Continue reading A man set himself on fire in front of Parliament House

Earthquake hit Bajura district, one fatality reported

Kathmandu: One person died due to earthquake in Bajura.Jamuna Rokaya of Gaumul Rural Municipality-2 died due to the earthquake that occurred in the afternoon. One local person was injured in Gaumul Rural Municipality-1. Due to the earthquake, some houses in Gaumul Rural Municipality-7 and 8 were destroyed. Similarly, four houses have been destroyed in Badimalika… Continue reading Earthquake hit Bajura district, one fatality reported