Friday, March 20th, 2026

Government raises VAT on cigarettes and alcohol



KATHMANDU: The government has increased the Value Added Tax (VAT) on tobacco products and alcohol.

Unveiling the budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, Finance Minister Barsa Man Pun announced that the government has lifted VAT imposed on vegetables such as potatoes and onions.

While VAT has been lifted for vegetables, the government has opted to raise the VAT on tobacco products and alcohol.

Publish Date : 28 May 2024 17:14 PM

Department fines two firms for illegal trade practices

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has

Western low-pressure system to bring rain today

KATHMANDU: The influence of a western low-pressure system, combined with

Blasts heard over Jerusalem as Israel confirms strike on Iran gas field

TEL AVIV: Explosions were heard over Jerusalem as fresh strikes

NC central committee to decide on Thapa’s resignation today

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (NC) is holding a central committee

NRB issues today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange