Jul 29, 2023

WORLD

G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate crisis

G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate cr...

CHENNAI, India, July 29: Environment ministers from G20 nations failed to agree on peaking global emissions by 2025 and other crucial issues to address the global climate crisis at their meeting in India on Friday, France's representative said.

CHENNAI, India, July 29: Environment ministers from G20 nations failed to agree on peaking global emissions by 2025 and other crucial issues to address the global climate crisis at their meeting in India on Friday, France's representative said.

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

OPINION

Guardians of The Forest: Fading Stripes

Guardians of The Forest: Fading Stripes

What is your favorite place to connect with nature? Picture yourself in the heart of a vast and ancient jungle, surrounded by towering huge trees holding untold past secrets. The air is thick with nature's beauty, and the sounds of wildlife create a melody of life. A faraway roar sends shivers down...

What is your favorite place to connect with nature? Picture yourself in the heart of a vast and ancient jungle, surrounded by towering huge trees holding untold past secrets. The air is thick with nature's beauty, and the sounds of wildlife create a melody of life. A faraway roar sends shivers down...

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

ECONOMY

Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation of VAT on air tickets

Private sector on warpath against govt over implementation o...

KATHMANDU, July 29: The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on air transport has led to a contentious dispute between the private sector and the government, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction. The government introduced the VAT on air tickets through the Finance Act of 2080/081.

KATHMANDU, July 29: The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on air transport has led to a contentious dispute between the private sector and the government, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction. The government introduced the VAT on air tickets through the Finance Act of 2080/081.

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

Editorial

Mockery of Austerity Measures

Mockery of Austerity Measures

In times of economic hardship and budget constraints, it is imperative for the government to practice what it preaches. The recent unveiling of austerity measures, including the abolition of government offices through the annual budget for the Fiscal Year 2022/23, might have seemed like a step in th...

In times of economic hardship and budget constraints, it is imperative for the government to practice what it preaches. The recent unveiling of austerity measures, including the abolition of government offices through the annual budget for the Fiscal Year 2022/23, might have seemed like a step in th...

Jul 29, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

POLITICS

CSEIF launches new publication on China's involvement in Nepal's infrastructures

CSEIF launches new publication on China's involvement in Nep...

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a national seminar to launch its publication – China’s Emergence in Nepal’s Infrastructure: Status, Issues and Challenges--, and shared key findings of the report for wider civic engagement and discussion.

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Centre for Social Inclusion and Federalism (CESIF) organized a national seminar to launch its publication – China’s Emergence in Nepal’s Infrastructure: Status, Issues and Challenges--, and shared key findings of the report for wider civic engagement and discussion.

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Meet Adukia: A most-wanted fugitive in the 100kg gold smuggling case

Meet Adukia: A most-wanted fugitive in the 100kg gold smuggl...

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has launched a manhunt for Rakesh Kumar Adukia, who is one of the two prime suspects on the DRI 'radar' since the seizure of around 100 kg of smuggled gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) has launched a manhunt for Rakesh Kumar Adukia, who is one of the two prime suspects on the DRI 'radar' since the seizure of around 100 kg of smuggled gold from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

ECONOMY

NRB amends unified directives, re-introduces counter cyclical buffer for banks

NRB amends unified directives, re-introduces counter cyclica...

KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has amended the Unified Directives 2079 BS issued for A, B and C class banks licensed by the central bank.

KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has amended the Unified Directives 2079 BS issued for A, B and C class banks licensed by the central bank.

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

SOCIETY

SC orders Kanti Children's Hospital to compensate Rs 3 million to family of child for medi...

SC orders Kanti Children's Hospital to compensate Rs 3 milli...

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Kanti Children's Hospital in Kathmandu to provide Rs 3 million in compensation to the family of a child for showing sheer negligence in the treatment.

KATHMANDU, July 28: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Kanti Children's Hospital in Kathmandu to provide Rs 3 million in compensation to the family of a child for showing sheer negligence in the treatment.

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

POLITICS

Italy visit successful: PM Dahal

Italy visit successful: PM Dahal

KATHMANDU, July 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has described his visit to Italy as successful.

KATHMANDU, July 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has described his visit to Italy as successful.

Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023

SOCIETY

Rajendra Kumar Raut appointed CEO of NRNA

Rajendra Kumar Raut appointed CEO of NRNA

KATHMANDU, July 28: Rajendra Kumar Raut has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). The position was vacant since last month.

KATHMANDU, July 28: Rajendra Kumar Raut has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA). The position was vacant since last month.

Jul 28, 2023