Surkhet. Karnali Province Chief Yagyaraj Joshi has stated that 33 percent of women in Karnali are still not literate. Addressing the 'Karnali Daughter Conference' organized in Birendranagar on Saturday, he expressed concern over the large number of illiterate women in the province. Joshi emphasized that the governments at all three levels should pay special attention to making these 33 percent women literate. 'Women are moving forward in every field now, the daughters of Karnali have become talented,' he said, 'Now we need to make the illiterate workforce literate and even stronger.' He stated that Karnali should not be seen only...
Kathmandu. The government has increased the excise duty on tobacco products through the Economic Bill presented for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. By increasing the tax rate on cigarettes, bidis, khaini, gutkha, and electronic cigarettes (vape) compared to last year (2082), the government has adopted a policy to discourage tobacco consumption and increase revenue.According to the new bill, the tax rate has been increased based on the length of cigarettes. For cigarettes up to 70 mm, the tax has been increased from Rs 1792 per thousand sticks to Rs 1845, while a tax of Rs 2490 has been set for...
Kathmandu. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has stated that the active role of all sectors is necessary to make the country prosperous, well-governed, and corruption-free. Addressing a program organized in Kathmandu on Saturday, he urged to alert the government by ringing a bell if it goes in the wrong direction or is delayed in its work. He urged to provide suggestions in the law-making process and to alert about the government's weaknesses in a timely manner.Speaker Aryal emphasized that the current generation must fulfill the goal of establishing good governance, controlling corruption, and achieving economic prosperity in the country. He said...