गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Govt collects Rs 810 million in royalties from casinos Nepal Govt collects Rs 810 million in royalties from casinos KathmanduPati February 21, 2022 File photo KATHMANDU – The government has collected Rs 810 million in royalties from various casinos operational in Nepal. The collection of royalty amounts followed the direction of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale to this effect. While license of Kathmandu-based Yak and Yeti Hotel to operate casino was scrapped for defaulting royalties, he warned of following suit in case of others failing to pay royalties. “Now casinos have been in rush to pay royalties. So far, Rs 810 million in royalties has been collected. Some other casinos have gone through documentation to clear dues,” said Khem Raj Joshi, officer at the Department of Tourism. According to the Department, so far, 17 casinos including Golden Finger Gaming Zone Pvt. have paid royalties. Now, arrears amounting to over Rs 1.11 billion have remained to be paid in royalties, it said. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Switzerland signals readiness to support Nepal’s development Border force seizes illegal goods worth Rs 1.33 billion Nepal’s ruling party opposes Envoy nominee over conflict Nepal records 132,814 international visitors in October, up 3.4% Nepal sees light rain as cyclone Murusu approaches India Nepal Oil Corporation projects Rs. 3.21 billion loss over two… Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier
