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Nepal’s Ambitious Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to Cost $614 Million
In a groundbreaking move to fortify disaster response capabilities, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) unveils plans for a comprehensive multi-hazard early warning system. Estimated at a staggering Rs 81 billion 40 million and 80 thousand (US$ 614 million), this initiative aims to revolutionize disaster preparedness across the nation. The NDRRMA reveals […]
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Ncell’s tax dispute: A setback for the telecom giant
The Nepal Government has won a landmark tax dispute against Ncell, the country’s largest telecom company. The dispute centered on whether Ncell should have paid taxes when it was acquired by the Axiata Group in 2016. Ncell had argued that it was not liable to pay taxes because the acquisition was structured as a transfer […]
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Nepal Government’s Steps to Regulate Online Transactions and Enhance Public Broadcasting
Discover the positive strides taken by the Nepal government to regulate online transactions, merge Radio Nepal and Nepal Television, and revamp the digital infrastructure. These proactive measures are set to bolster tax revenue, safeguard consumers against online scams, improve public broadcasting quality, and foster a flourishing digital economy. Benefits of Regulating Online Transactions: Regulating online […]
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Nepal Government to tighten the credit for import of fuel based vehicles
The government of Nepal has announced plans to reduce the import of fuel vehicles and encourage the use of electric vehicles. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce the country’s trade deficit and improve its environmental sustainability. Under the new plan, the government will implement a number of measures to discourage the […]
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Samsung Partners with Him Electronics to Open Nepal’s First Multinational Electronics Manufacturing Facility
Samsung and Him Electronics have partnered to open Nepal’s first multinational electronics manufacturing facility. The landmark television factory is located in Nawalparasi and was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Commerce and Supplies and Samsung Southwest Asia’s CEO, Mr. JB Park. This move is expected to have a significant impact on Nepal’s economy and […]
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Smart Cell’s Unified License Revoked
Smart Cell, a private telecom operator in Nepal, has had its unified license revoked by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) after the company failed to clear its dues. Despite being given a deadline until Baisakh 03 to pay its renewal charges of Rs 20 billion and Rs 3 billion in fines, Smart Cell was unable […]
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Television cannot be bundled with Internet with single charge
Now TV service providers in Nepal are required to charge separately for internet and TV services. The Nepalese government has implemented the A La Carte pricing system, with the Ministry of Communication, Information and Technology announcing the decision following a ministerial meeting on the 15th of Chait. The Ministry has stated that the fees for […]
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