A senior CAAN officer stated, “We aim to launch flights between Dhaka and Pokhara within two months, starting with at least one flight per week.” Both Air Astra and Bangladesh Airlines have shown interest, with a study underway to assess the potential business on the Pokhara-Dhaka route.

Govt to meet borrowing target despite poor spending

Published On: June 23, 2016 11:09 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, June 22: Despite its poor spending capacity, the government will raise domestic debt as per the target set in Fiscal Year 2015/16.

ISTANBUL, June 23: Turkish Airlines has said that it will increase flights to Kathmandu if price of aviation turbine fuel in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is reduced in line with drop in price in global oil market.

Godrej Consumer Products celebrates 20 years in Nepal

Published On: June 23, 2016 10:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Godrej Nepal Team visited various wholesaler and retailers across the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate its 20th year of operation in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, June 23: Yeti Airlines has handed over a check for Rs 306,023 each to four social organizations -- United Mission to Nepal (UMN), Habitat for Humanity, Blinknow Foundation and World Vision International.

Helvetas celebrates 60 years of establishment in Nepal

Published On: June 23, 2016 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation has celebrated its 60 years of establishment in Nepal by organizing a special program.

‘Berger Home Shield Waterproof Putty’ introduced

Published On: June 23, 2016 10:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Berger Paints have introduced ‘Berger Home Shield Waterproof Putty’ in the domestic market.

ISTANBUL, June 23:Turkish Airlines has said that it will increase flights to Kathmandu if price of aviation turbine fuel in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is reduced in line with drop in price in global oil market.

Govt lifts ban on import of HP Gas

Published On: June 23, 2016 02:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23:The government has lifted the ban on the import of HP gas cylinders going against the recommendation of a committee of experts it had hired to probe the incident of gas cylinder explosion last month in Lalitpur that killed three people.

KOHALPUR, June 21: As many as 300 Nepalis have been employed at a unit set up for producing cement and iron pipes for a tunnel for the Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose project.

KATHMANDU, June 21: Following widespread criticisms of some of the provisions in a bill to amendment the Bank and Financial Institution Act (BAFIA), a full house meeting of the parliament on Tuesday sent the bill back to the parliament’s Finance Committee for further discussion and revision.