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.

Thai Airways organizes blood donation program

Published On: July 31, 2016 08:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: Thai Airways International Public Co. Ltd organized a blood donation program on Sunday.

Berger opens new outlet in Pokhara

Published On: July 31, 2016 08:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: Berger Paints has opened a new showroom, named 'Paint Plus', at Nepal Rastra Bank Chowk, Pokhara.

Over 9 billion worth of share transaction recorded weekend

Published On: July 30, 2016 04:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has increased significantly, nearing around 1,880 points this weekend.

9th NRNA European regional meeting begins in Denmark

Published On: July 30, 2016 03:39 PM NPT By: Krishna Dhungana

COPENHAGEN, July 30: The Ninth European Regional meeting of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and Seventh Women’s Conference of the NRNA Europe Region has started in the Danish capital city Copenhagen on Saturday.

Suketar Airport, Taplejung, closed since 45 days

Published On: July 30, 2016 11:29 AM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, July 30: Passengers have been hit hard as Suketar Airport in Taplejung district remained closed for the past one and a half months following unfavourable weather.

POKHARA, July 30: Nepali paragliding pilot Sanobabu Sunuwar has become the first person to conduct tandem flight from the summit of Mt Elbrus (5642 meters) - the tallest peak in Europe. He achieved the feat on Wednesday morning.

BFIs add Rs 34.4 million loans in agriculture sector

Published On: July 30, 2016 02:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: At a time when the government and the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) have been encouraging bank and financial institutions (BFIs) to increase lending in agriculture sector, growth rate of such loans is falling.

Veep calls for more investment in industrial sector

Published On: July 30, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Saying that a favorable investment climate has been developed after the promulgation of constitution, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun have urged investors to put their money into country's industrial sector.

Young Entrepreneurs Summit Women organized

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Over 150 entrepreneurs and aspiring business minds participated in the 3rd Young Entrepreneurs Summit Women (YESW) held in Kathmandu on Friday.

Nepal to be positioned in global map to attract FDI

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: An international consulting firm is targeting to put Nepal in the global map for bringing foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.