Home Minister Lekhak warns against black marketing, price hikes, and substandard goods during festivals. The Home Minister added that coordinated efforts among the concerned parties are essential for achieving results, and this will be evaluated in the next meeting after the festival. Nepal 29 Aug, 2024
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday World 02 Apr, 2024
5,833 cops mobilised for security in festive season Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, has enforced an integrated security plan in Kathmandu valley, bearing in mind the potential criminal and unlawful activities during the festive season. Kathmandu 18 Oct, 2023
Festivals-centred fair price shops from Oct 8 The government has decided to launch the fair-price shops in view of the upcoming festivals from October 8 to November 19. Business 27 Sep, 2023
Surging sugar prices leave bitter taste Sugar prices have surged by more than 36 per cent in the domestic market, burning a bigger hole in consumers’ wallets. The price of sugar which was retailed at Rs 110 per kg until a few weeks ago has soared to between Rs 130 and Rs 150 per kg at present. Business 27 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
Market monitoring intensified for festive season The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP), the sole authorised market monitoring body of the government, has intensified its market monitoring efforts ahead of the festive season. Business 26 Sep, 2023
NHRC paints bleak picture of consumer rights Although consumer rights are protected in instruments, laws and government commitments related to human rights, the implementation aspect is found to be weak, reads a report recently published by the National Human Rights Commission. Kathmandu 13 Aug, 2023
Explosion at Moscow area factory adds to Russian jitters as officials blame Ukraine for drone attack The Moscow-appointed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozzhayev, said the smoke came from a “fleet training exercise” and urged local residents not to worry. World 09 Aug, 2023
Fewer onions, more tears Onion price has soared significantly over the past week in the domestic market after traders stopped imports in protest against government’s decision to impose a 13 percent value added tax (VAT) on certain types of imported fruits and vegetables. Business 15 Jun, 2023
Nepal-China Coordination Mechanism on Border Trade and Cooperation held The first meeting of the Nepal-China Coordination Mechanism on Border Trade and Cooperation was held on Thursday in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. Nepal 31 Mar, 2023
PM Dahal directs bodies concerned for effective market monitoring PM Dahal also asked the Department of Revenue Investigation, security bodies and local administration to mobilize a joint team to control illegal import. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2023
