Kathmandu: The government has slashed customs duties on imports of sanitary pads. In the federal parliament on Sunday, Finance Minister Jarnadhan Sharma said that such customs duty has been reduced by 90 percent. Till the current Fiscal Year, 15 percent customs duty was levied on the import of sanitary pads used by women during menstruation.… Continue reading Govt reduce customs duty on sanitary pads
Govt aims to achieve 8 pc economic growth
Kathmandu: The government has set a target of 8 percent economy growth for the next fiscal year. Preseting budget for the upcoming fiscal year Finance Minister Janardan Sharma said that the government has expected 8 percent growth on economy in upcoming fiscal year. Meanwhile, inflation will be limited to 7 percent this fiscal year, said… Continue reading Govt aims to achieve 8 pc economic growth
Govt issue 1793.83 bn budget for upcoming fiscal year
Kathmandu: The government has issued a budget of Rs. 1793.83 billion for the coming Fiscal Year 2022/23. Finance Minister Janardan Sharma presented the budget in Parliament on Sunday. According to Finance Minister Sharma, Rs 753.40 billion has been allocated for recurrent expenditure and Rs 380.38 billion for capital expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year. The… Continue reading Govt issue 1793.83 bn budget for upcoming fiscal year
Tara Air flight from Pokhara to Jomsom missing
Kathmandu: A Tara Air flight from Pokhara to Jomsom has lost contact with ATC. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the plane that took off at 9:55 am lost contact and more information are yet to come. Tara Air flight 9N-AET was carrying 19 passengers. The passenger includes two foreigner, four Indian… Continue reading Tara Air flight from Pokhara to Jomsom missing
Nepal celebrates it’s 15th Republic Day
Kathmandu: Nepal has celebrated its 15th Republic Day today. The government has celebrated Republic Day with a special ceremony at Tundikhel in Kathmandu. The dove, a symbol of peace, is also flown in the program in the name of peace like every year. The ceremony was attended by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Vice President Nanda… Continue reading Nepal celebrates it’s 15th Republic Day
MonkeyPox spread to 20 countries so far
Kathmandu: Monkeypox infection has been confirmed in 20 countries so far. More than 200 people from 20 countries have been diagnosed with monkeypox, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). More than a hundred more have suspicious symptoms. The WHO has expressed concern that the monkeypox virus is not being noticed by many people and… Continue reading MonkeyPox spread to 20 countries so far
President Bhandari commutes imprisonment of 834 prisoners
Kathmandu: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has commuted the imprisonment of 834 prisoners. The imprisonment has been commuted on the occasion of Republic Day. According to the Office of the President, 271 people including Khadga Shreng Limbu, 547 people including Nara Bahadur Sawa and 16 people including Umakanta Parajuli have been pardoned since on the recommendation… Continue reading President Bhandari commutes imprisonment of 834 prisoners
Rainfall and strong winds in some parts of the country
Kathmandu: The weather has changed in some parts of the country including Kathmandu Valley. Some parts of the country including Kathmandu valley has seen rainfall and windstrom. At present, Nepal is affected by local winds, low pressure line around Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, India and westerly winds. The weather is expected to be similar tomorrow and… Continue reading Rainfall and strong winds in some parts of the country
House of representative pass ‘Policy and Programme – 2022/23’
Kathmandu: The policy and program presented at the House of Representatives in the Federal Parliament for the coming fiscal year has been passed by a majority. The policies and programs have already been passed by a majority in the National Assembly on Friday. As policies and programs have been passed by a majority in both… Continue reading House of representative pass ‘Policy and Programme – 2022/23’
Kabaddi 4 sets a record with 29 million gross opening
Kathmandu: The fourth series of ‘Kabaddi’ has set a record at the Nepali box office on its opening day. The film, which was released in 150 halls across the country, earned Rs 29 million on Friday. The earning amount is the highest opening business record of any Nepali film at the domestic box office so… Continue reading Kabaddi 4 sets a record with 29 million gross opening