NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

Program promoting domestic investment in hydro introduced

Published On: September 24, 2016 05:32 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Sept 24: The Ministry of Energy has introduced a program that aims to address the existing energy crisis in the country.

Upper Marshyangdi 'A' to be inaugurated on Monday

Published On: September 24, 2016 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company (SSPC) Pvt Ltd is inaugurating the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Project amid a function in Kathmandu on Monday.

Trade deficit widens by 14 percent to Rs 63.76 billion

Published On: September 24, 2016 01:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The country faced trade deficit of Rs 63.76 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, thanks to merchandise imports which has been on an upward trend.

Inflation steals Dashain fervor from consumers

Published On: September 24, 2016 12:02 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Sept 24: While Indu Aryal, a housewife, was preparing shopping list for the upcoming Dashain festival, her daughter dropped in room and added few things to the list. Her demands included new dress, a pair of sandal and sunglasses.

Nepse down 34 points as festive fervor grips investors

Published On: September 23, 2016 11:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shed 37.57 points this week to close at 1,766.91 points on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week.

New NT boss committed to enhance service quality

Published On: September 23, 2016 10:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: Newly appointed managing director of Nepal Telecom (NT), Kamini Rajbhandari, has said that her focus would be on enhancing services provided by the state-owned telecom operator. She is likely to assume office on Sunday.

Nepal Chamber Expo 2016 begins

Published On: September 23, 2016 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: The second edition of Nepal Chamber Expo 2016 started at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu on Friday.

Bajaj launches 'Cash-Wish' scheme

Published On: September 23, 2016 09:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Hansraj Hulas Chand and Company, the authorized distributor of Bajaj two-wheelers for Nepal, has introduced an offer called 'Cash-Wish' to fulfill the cash wish of its customers in this festive season.

Samsung Z2 hits shelves

Published On: September 23, 2016 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Samsung Nepal has launched its Tizen-powered smartphone, Samsung Z2, in the market.

Application for GSEA opens

Published On: September 23, 2016 09:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) Nepal Chapter, in partnership with Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF), has announced applications for Global Student Entrepreneurship Award (GSEA) Nepal.