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Economy

Nepal terminates DTAA with Mauritius

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Following public scrutiny after granting tax exemptions to Dolma, Nepal has formally terminated its 1999 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Mauritius, citing conflicts with domestic legislation and global tax conditions.

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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Following public scrutiny after granting tax exemptions to Dolma, Nepal has formally terminated its 1999 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with Mauritius, citing conflicts with domestic …

Economy  the_farsight

Ghising’s decision to transfer Shakya appeared biased and retaliatory, says the Supreme Court

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The EC has announced programmes under the PR electoral system for HoR to begin from December 6. Political parties are required to register for the …

News  the_farsight

Unable to secure a vote of confidence, Madhesh Province CM Saroj Kumar Yadav resigned from the post. The Supreme Court has ordered the next government …

News  the_farsight

Key adjustments include slashing policy rates further, raising the ceiling on personal overdraft loans and allowing microfinance institutions to provide collateral-backed loans of up to …

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In a recent secretariat level meeting between Nepal and Bangladesh, Bangladesh has agreed to buy 60 MW which include an additional 20 MW of electricity …

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Nearly 1,000 are killed in recent flooding in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia due to heavy rainfall. In Hong Kong’s fire incident, the death …

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NAFEA objects over the fee hike of medical examination for migrant workers; medical entrepreneurs protest for reforms in licence renewal and DDA recall quality test …

Medical  the_farsight

Families of the scores still missing after Hong Kong's worst blaze in decades scoured hospitals Friday as firefighters searched the last of the torched housing …

International  AFP/RSS

The Upendra Yadav-led party begins a month-long movement across all parliamentary constituencies, pushing for stronger federalism, proportional representation, provincial autonomy, and special measures for Dalits, …

Politics  the_farsight

The provincial plan proposes NRs 1,500 per kattha for farmers affected by drought and floods and a monthly allowance of NRs 2,000 for unemployed undergraduates, …

Politics  the_farsight

Following the allegations of nepotism and favouritism in appointments, the prime minister on Wednesday downsized her secretariat from 20 members to just six key positions, …

Politics  the_farsight

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