Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Govt increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes

KATHMANDU: The government has increased taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. Presenting the budget for the…

Govt announces ‘Blue Bus’ service for women

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to introduce a modern “Blue Bus” service for women…

Govt declares capital gains tax on listed shares as final tax

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that capital gains tax on the sale of shares of…

Govt sets total budget expenditure at Rs 2.124 trillion

KATHMANDU: The government has allocated a total expenditure of Rs 2.124 trillion for the upcoming…

Govt announces 10% salary hike for civil servants, minimum salary set at Rs 40,000

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a 10 percent salary increase for civil servants and employees…

Nepal to be promoted as a destination for ‘Wellness Tourism’

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to position Nepal as a global hub for wellness…

Govt allocates Rs 13.15 billion for free medicines and maternal health program

KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 13.15 billion for various social health protection programmes, including…

Govt allocates Rs 46.42 billion for agriculture ministry

KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 46.42 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock…

Govt pledges to resolve issues of squatters and landless citizens within next fiscal year

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will address the management and settlement of squatters…

Motipur and Mayurdhap Industrial Zones to be handed to private sector

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that the private sector will be entrusted with the construction…

Govt to make capital gains tax final for listed securities, eases investment rules

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that capital gains tax on the sale of listed securities…

Government allocates Rs 32.46 billion for chemical fertiliser subsidy

KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 32.46 billion for chemical fertiliser subsidies in the upcoming…