'Time to broaden tax base to meet revenue target'
Executive Director of the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) and Former Secretary at Finance Ministry, Ram Sharan Pudasaini, said time has come to broaden tax base without placing undue burden on existing taxpayers.
"Strengthening institutional capacity for effective compliance and enforcement is equally imperative at sub-national governments," he stressed.
Executive Director Pudasaini said it while speaking at the Friday Management Talk Programme (FMTP) on 'Enhancing Revenue Collection and Mobilization: Prospects, Challenges, and Way Forward'. The event was organized by the Management Association of Nepal in Kathmandu on Friday.
According to him, revenue mobilization strategies need to be aligned with national development priorities and sustainable growth.
The event was coordinated by Secretary General of MAN and Coordinator of FMTP, Indra Kumar Shrestha.
The FMTP was attended by policymakers, economists, academicians, researchers, private sector representatives and media.
Shrestha informed RSS that the FMTP was forwarded in a way to create a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas and best practices in public finance management. It is also expected to function as a platform for dialogue, capacity building, and policy insights to support the nation’s socio-economic development, Shrestha added.
He further viewed as the country has been practicing federalism with three-tiers of government in place, public finance management counts much. (RSS)
One dead, five injured due to electric shocks in Achham
A 16-year-old boy died and five others were injured after accidentally receiving an electric shock while hoisting the national flag as part of preparations for the Krishna Janmashtami festival in Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural municipality-1, Achham.
Rohit Saud, a resident of Nandegada in Mellekh rural municipality-7, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Bayalpata Provincial Hospital.
The incident occurred today near the Bardadevi Temple in Jayagadh Bazaar, where locals were organising celebrations for Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of the Hindu deity Krishna. According to reports, an iron pole being used to hoist the flag accidentally came into contact with a live electric wire.
The injured have been identified as Samir Shah, 18; Binod Raut, 17; and Bam Shah, 20, all from Bannigadhi Jayagadh-6; Lawashan Sunar, 16, from Mugasain of Sanfebagar municipality-4; and Shamsher Saud, 16, from Ramaroshan tural municipality-6. They are reported to be out of a life-threatening condition. (RSS)
Kathmandu metropolis forms task force for improvement of institutional schools
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has begun revoking the licenses of institutional schools that are registered but not in operation.
According to the local government, it has prepared to repeal licenses for such schools following monitoring and evaluation.
Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol said that some of the alternative schools including Mahila Jyoti and James Namuna have been granted permission to relocate to new locations.
Similarly, as per the decision of the local government, 25 schools are undergoing a name change.
In addition, a task force led by Dr Suraj Raj Kafley has been formed to implement measures for improving community schools within the metropolis.
The taskforce will submit a report to the local government with recommendations on school operation standards, social and resource mapping, physical infrastructure, educational quality, and long-term education planning. (RSS)
BP Highway: Vehicular movement halted for further 15 days at night
Vehicular movement has been banned on the BP Highway for further 15 days from August 17 onwards.
Kavrepalanchowk District Administration Office has informed operation of vehicles that had been restricted since July 21 night will continue to remain until August 31 for 12 hours per day.
A meeting of the district security committee on Friday decided to ban private vehicle operations on the highway from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am during the period.
Additional 15 days of suspension has been imposed on the highway from Kavrebhanjyang to Sindhuli border, it is shared.
Issuing a notice to this effect, the office stated that there is potential risk of landslides and floods on the highway, which could lead to disaster events. The office also urged the general public to stay cautious due to the suspension of vehicle operations in the stated areas of the highway. (RSS)
