COVID cases are going down but we need more vaccines: Prime Minister

First, it's a pleasure to have you on the show. Well, at this time we see a decline in the number of Covid cases in the country, that is a good sign. Do you think the worse is over? The highly infectious and more lethal second wave of the pandemic started to hit us from late March this year, and the infection rates and the death rates were also acutely increasing. Because of this, we felt shortage of infrastructure, hospital beds, medical equipment and other facilities. It was like a serious...

Donor organisations provide medical supplies

In an effort to help Nepal fight the coronavirus pandemic, three major donor organisations --Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple (China), Shanghai Jue Qun Cultural & Educational Foundation (China), Tan Ngak Buay and Kee Meng Lang Foundation Limited (Singapore) of Shangpa Foundation -- have supported the country with oxygen concentrators and other medical equipment.

Govt calls for clearing tax by July 9

The government has urged one and all to clear the due taxes by July 9. The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a notice urging to submit the taxes and Value Added Tax (VAT) of Nepali month Chaitra of 2077 BS (mid-March to mid-April) and Baisakh of 2078 BS (mid-April to mid-May). The IRD issued the notice a day after the court verdict that opened the way to collect taxes even during the lockdown period. A court decision last year had barred the government to collect taxes before 30 days after...

COVID-focused Budgets

Nepal’s seven provinces are pulling their weight to stand on the firm financial footing. In February 2018, all seven provinces had formed their governments following their elections in November and December of 2017. Considered as the pillar of federalism, these provinces are striving to achieve a balanced, equal and sustainable development. In their budgets for the fiscal year 2021/22 unveiled on Tuesday, they sought to attain this goal. They target to eradicate COVID-19 pandem

Party Democratisation Should Top The Agenda

The current political mess in Nepal is attributed to the lack of democratic credibility, orientation and socialisation among political leaders and key functionaries. A survey study findings made public last month indicated that the citizen trust in the institution of political leadership and parties has declined significantly though a larger percentage of people have accorded high ratings to the performance of the elected local government leaders especially ward chairpersons and members for their...

Technological Progress Indispensable

The industrial revolution, particularly the invention of technology, is an indispensable part of human life. Of mankind’s multifarious creations, technology takes pride of place. Compared to the latest innovation in computer technology, all other inventions pale in significance, since everything we have achieved depends on ground-breaking technology.

Rare dolphins begin to appear in Kailali rivers

One of the world’s rarest species of Gangetic dolphins have started appearing in the Kailali rivers. With the rising level of water, rare dolphins are seen in the rivers. Throughout the rainy season, dolphins can be easily seen in the rivers of Kailali.

Liquidity dips in banks, may prompt credit rate hike 

The liquidity crunch in the banking system has started to appear as deposit has dipped down. It has risked the credit rate hike when economic activities reopen.

Ways of digital marketing for better business outcome

Digital marketing is the use of the Internet, mobile devices, social media, search engines, and other channels to reach consumers. Digital marketing is a broad domain that encompasses various activities including but not limited to attracting customers via email, content marketing, search platforms and social media.

Seven missing in Melamchi flood identified

Flood in Melamchi River in Sindhupalchowk District of Bagmati Province located at the north-east side from Kathmandu has created havoc in Melamchi Bazaar.