Scrap tax conundrum: Seeking solutions in Nepal's waste management Nepal’s waste management sector is standing at a critical crossroads, and the introduction of the controversial “scrap tax” has sparked fiery debates among policymakers, business owners, waste workers and recyclers. Opinion 24 Jan, 2025
IMF sees signs of recovery in Nepal's economy Nepal’s economy is showing early signs of recovery, said an official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issuing a statement at the conclusion of a staff visit to Nepal. Business 24 Sep, 2024
Bharatpur comes out first in performance evaluation Bharatpur Metropolitan City has been declared the best metropolis in performance evaluation. Bharatpur has come first among six metropolitan cities across the country. Nepal 22 Feb, 2024
KMC collects Rs 1.17 billion revenue in two months In the previous year's review period, the KMC had collected NPR 934.1 million in revenue. Kathmandu 31 Oct, 2023
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on third review under ECF Nepali authorities and the International Monetary Fund team have reached staff-level agreement for disbursement of about $51.3 million under the third review of the Extended Credit Facility arrangement. Kathmandu 06 Oct, 2023
Uphold responsibility and duty in revenue collection: FinMin Minister of Finance Prakash Sharan Mahat has emphasised the importance of responsible and diligent work in revenue collection. Business 06 Jul, 2023
FNCMIE warns of halting production from July 16 The Federation of Nepal Crushers and Mining Industry Entrepreneurs (FNCMIE) has warned of halting the production and distribution of gravel and sand across the country from July 16. Business 19 Jun, 2023
Think tanks can play major role in guiding govt policies Dr Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of Thailand Development Research Institute, is a leading expert in the areas of development strategy, trade and investment policies, innovation policy, education policy and ICT policy. Nepal 12 Apr, 2023
Khalti-LMC pact Khalti has partnered with Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) for the digitisation of its revenue collection. Business 29 Dec, 2022
Revenue collection below target Internal revenue collection has failed to meet the target set for the current fiscal year. Business 20 Dec, 2022
KMC unveils policies, programmes for new fiscal Kathmandu Metropolitan City has unveiled the policies and programmes of the city budget for the coming fiscal year 2022-23 as Mayor Balendra Shah addressed the first meeting of the 11th session of the Municipal Council on Sunday. Kathmandu 20 Jun, 2022
Bangladesh's persistent economic growth: China factor and India's security threat Bangladesh is expected to become India’s fourth largest export destination in fiscal 2022, and currently ranks fifth. It indicates that Bangladesh has grown in its purchasing power capability. Bangladesh has surpassed India in major social phenomena and is on track to overtake India’s economy in the near future. India’s concern that Bangladesh’s economic expansion may endanger its security is quite understandable. Opinion 11 Feb, 2022
