- Thursday, 11 June 2026
Govt to settle Nepal-India border issues thru diplomatic talks: Foreign Minister Khanal
In today's meeting of the National Assembly, Minister Khanal underscored that the government is committed to settle border problems through diplomatic talks based on historical treaties and map in accordance with the sentiments of Nepal-India close relations.
PAC meeting: Finance Minister claims tax system made simple and transparent
Speaking in a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the House of Representatives today, he said that the improvements in income tax, excise, and customs systems are some of the most important structural reforms in recent years.
PAC meeting: MPs emphasise on transparency in customs tax
The committee members emphasised the need to review those matters from the customs clearance of the EVs and changes in tax rates to the customs evaluation process. They gave various suggestions for customs management and improvement.
Nation
Govt aware to ensure fertilizer supply: Minister Chaudhary
Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has said government would ensure distribution of as much as 600 thousand metric tonnes of chemical fertilizers to the farmers at subsidized rate by the end of current fiscal year.
Some laws are barrier to disaster management: Home Minister
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has argued some laws were still barriers to disaster management.
PAC meeting: Finance Minister claims tax system made simple and transparent
Speaking in a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the House of Representatives today, he said that the improvements in income tax, excise, and customs systems are some of the most important structural reforms in recent years.
Govt to settle Nepal-India border issues thru diplomatic talks: Foreign Minister Khanal
In today's meeting of the National Assembly, Minister Khanal underscored that the government is committed to settle border problems through diplomatic talks based on historical treaties and map in accordance with the sentiments of Nepal-India close relations.
World
Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'
"Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.
Business
Questions over revision of tax rates in HoR meeting
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) today witnessed concerns over government's authority for altering tax rates without parliamentary approval.
PAC meeting: Finance Minister claims tax system made simple and transparent
Speaking in a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the House of Representatives today, he said that the improvements in income tax, excise, and customs systems are some of the most important structural reforms in recent years.
No revenue leakage in EV import, Finance Minister says
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has ruled out the allegations labelled against him regarding the information leakage on tax determination on import of electric vehicles (EVs).
MCA-Nepal begins construction of substations, transmission line
The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) on Wednesday formally began construction work on two substations and a transmission line under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nep
Sports
Hydel licensing reforms proposed
A high-level committee formed to review the status, progress and effectiveness of hydropower project licenses issued by the Department of Electricity Development has submitted its report to the
Interview
Kalinga LitFest provides int'l forum for Nepali authors: Niraula
Kathmandu is hosting the fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival 2026, scheduled for June 6 and 7, at Hotel Himalya in Lalitpur. Talking to The Rising Nepal, Festival director Ranjana Niraula said th
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Society
Govt implementing changes aspired by cine sector: Minister Dr. Timilsina
Addressing a programme held in honour of 'Elephants in the Fog', the film awarded in the Cannes Film Festival 2026, by Nepal Tourism Board and Film Development Board today, Minister Dr. Timilsina made it clear that the government was taking necessary initiatives for development, strengthening and institutional reform of the cinema sector.