ECONOMY

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones

PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones

Responding to a query from a lawmaker from the Shram Sanskriti Party, Aaren Rai, during a meeting of the House of Repres...

Responding to a query from a lawmaker from the Shram Sanskriti Party, Aaren Rai, during a meeting of the House of Repres...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to improve implementation

FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to improve implementation

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said efforts have been made to address what he...

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said efforts have been made to address what he...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM vows elimination of corruption

PM vows elimination of corruption

"The first year of government is the year of good governance. However, it does not mean development activities are slowe...

"The first year of government is the year of good governance. However, it does not mean development activities are slowe...

May 31, 2026

SOCIETY

US Under Secretary highlights innovation and tourism ties at Ascent Summit 2026 in Kathmandu

US Under Secretary highlights innovation and tourism ties at Ascent Summit 2026 in Kathmandu

Visiting US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers participated in the Ascent Summit 2026 in Kath...

Visiting US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B. Rogers participated in the Ascent Summit 2026 in Kath...

May 31, 2026

WORLD

8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in western Türkiye

8 killed, 33 injured in tourist bus crash in western Türkiye

The bus, carrying 38 passengers and three crew members, was traveling from the city of Izmir to the Mediterranean resort...

The bus, carrying 38 passengers and three crew members, was traveling from the city of Izmir to the Mediterranean resort...

May 31, 2026

WORLD

Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment

Sri Lanka raise fuel prices after IMF loan instalment

Petrol was raised to 434 rupees ($1.33), up from 410, while diesel increased to 407 rupees a litre from 392, the state-r...

Petrol was raised to 434 rupees ($1.33), up from 410, while diesel increased to 407 rupees a litre from 392, the state-r...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minutes

PM Shah to oppn’: Don’t expect 35 years of work in 35 minutes

Responding to questions raised by opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah sa...

Responding to questions raised by opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday, Prime Minister Shah sa...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

Nepali Embassy in Sri Lanka marks Republic Day

Nepali Embassy in Sri Lanka marks Republic Day

Addressing the programme, Chargé d'Affaires Vijay Kumar Raut extended heartfelt greetings to all Nepali brothers...

Addressing the programme, Chargé d'Affaires Vijay Kumar Raut extended heartfelt greetings to all Nepali brothers...

May 31, 2026