Business

Vegetable Prices Surge, Burdening Consumers with Up to Fivefold Increase

Summary Impact of the monsoon season has caused wholesale vegetable prices to soar by up to 400 percent within a month, directly affecting ordinary consumers. According to Kalimati Fruit and…

2026-08-06 | SPACE 4K

Development Tax on Land Adjacent to Highways to Increase by 5 Percent

Summary The government has proposed increasing the development tax rate on lands adjacent to public roads from 20 percent to a maximum of 25 percent in the draft Public Roads Bill. The new bill…

2026-08-06 | SPACE 4K

Has the Finance Minister Conducted Group Interviews with Executive Directors for Deputy Governor Selection?

News Summary The position of Deputy Governor at Nepal Rastra Bank has been vacant for five months, prompting Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle to initiate discussions with 18 executive directors.…

2026-08-06 | SPACE 4K

No Disciplinary Action Against Representatives for Attending the Gathering, Says Nepali Congress

Nepali Congress has announced its schedule starting ward conventions from September 18 and holding the 15th General Convention from October 3 to 6. General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire expressed his…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Labor Ministry Plans Rescue Operation for Stranded Nepali Workers Abroad Due to Document Issues

The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security has devised a plan to rescue 155 Nepali citizens stranded abroad due to lack of documents, with assistance from the National Welfare Fund. Labor…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Your Behavior Can Influence Your Children’s Development

Designate areas such as the dining table, family room, or bedroom as mobile-free zones whenever possible. Excessive mobile phone use by parents has a profound negative impact on children’s…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

World-Class Translation Workshop at Kathmandu University Led by Booker Prize-Winning Translator

Kathmandu University, in collaboration with the University of Chicago, is set to host a three-day international translation workshop in Dhulikhel from September 11 to 13. The event will feature…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Gaza Proposal, Insists Israeli Forces Remain Until Hamas Fully Disarmed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the Israeli military will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed, rejecting a draft proposal put forward by the US…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Effective Methods to Keep Green Chilies and Coriander Fresh for Longer Periods

During the rainy season, the moisture in the air causes coriander and green chilies to spoil quickly. However, with proper care, these ingredients can be kept fresh for an extended time. The abundant…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Inland Revenue Department Urges Businesses to Obtain PAN and Issue Bills

The Inland Revenue Department has urged all businesses to obtain a mandatory Permanent Account Number (PAN) and issue bills for their transactions. Starting from the current fiscal year 2083/84, the…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Government Plans to Extend Electricity VAT Exemption Limit to 150 Units

The government is preparing to extend the 5 percent VAT exemption on electricity consumption from the current 50 units to 150 units. Preliminary discussions are underway between the Ministry of…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K

Bankers Urge Finance Minister to Avoid Crackdowns on Both Borrowers and Lenders

News Summary Including Editorial Review. During discussions with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, bankers suggested creating an environment free from crackdowns on both borrowers and lenders to…

2026-08-05 | SPACE 4K