The Origin and History of the Sweet Dish Jalebi
Due to medieval trade routes and cultural exchanges, this sweet is believed to have entered South Asia and Nepal around the 15th century. Made from flour, oil, and sugar, this spiral-shaped sweet has…
From Family Rejection to Ashram Abuse: The Story of Sexual Violence and Social Humiliation
Khagendra Rana, 27, from Kanchanpur, has faced severe discrimination due to congenital muscular dystrophy and his queer identity. He is currently associated with Rainbow Disability Nepal, working to…
Finance Minister Clarifies Capital Gains Tax: Decision Is Final
According to reports, although the budget states that the capital gains tax on the stock market is final, the Economic Bill mandates individuals earning more than NPR 4 million annually to…
Budget Implementation Expected to Boost Economy, Says Chamber
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the new budget, highlighting the increase in the personal income tax threshold and reduction in tax rates as positive measures. The chamber also praised the…
Hotel Association Nepal Welcomes Budget with Tourism Initiatives, Urges Focus on Implementation
Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has expressed satisfaction with the tourism development programs included in the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 budget. The association has positively received…
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle’s Claims About VAT Multi-Tier System Found to Be Incorrect
The government has implemented a multi-tier system for Value Added Tax (VAT) under Clause 55 of the Economic Bill. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle claimed that the government did not impose a…
Government Should Harness Unprecedented Public Opinion Effectively
At the ‘Himalaya Dialogue’ event held in Dallas, Texas, journalists and writers discussed Nepal’s future, literature, and the role of the diaspora. Senior journalist Sudhir Sharma…
Opposition Parties Continue Walkout in Parliament Session
The second meeting of the House of Representatives, which was previously adjourned due to disruptions by opposition parties, has resumed. Kathmandu, 31 May. In the newly convened session, opposition…
Up to 15% Internal Production Protection Duty Imposed on 256 Imported Items Including Bricks, Tiles, and Amarisco
The government has imposed an additional duty ranging from 5 to 15 percent on 256 imported items to promote and protect domestic production. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated that the purpose…
Six Border Experts Express Regret Over Prime Minister’s Statement, Call for Apology
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s statement claiming that Nepal has encroached upon India’s territory has drawn serious regret from border experts, who issued a joint statement expressing…
GPS and CCTV Installed on Buses Heading East from Kathmandu; Online Ticketing System Launched
GPS systems and CCTV cameras have been installed on 81 public vehicles operating eastward from Kathmandu’s New Bus Park. Purba Transport Management Pvt. Ltd. has also launched an online…
Cruel Treatment: Exhausted Ox’s Face Buried in a Pit Amidst Harsh Beatings
Due to the intense heat, the ox, tired from working all day, was unable to pull the plow. Physically weak and unable to move properly, the ox continued to receive blows from a stick. Unable to even…
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