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.

Nepse up 79 points as investors turn to banking stocks

Published On: July 30, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained 79.1 points this week to close at 1,881.45 points on Thursday--the last trading day of the week.

Sana Kisan offers first livelihood restoration credit

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 30: Small Farmers Development Bank (SFDB) has started disbursement of first livelihood restoration credit.

Rupee appreciates, gold shines

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepali rupee gained 10 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, gained value against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, increased by Rs 430 per 10 grams over the week.

We want to start a movement of social entreprenership

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

King's College is organizing 'International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship' in Kathmandu on June 30-June 1. The two-day conference will see host of international experts on social entrepreneurship who are providing extensive insights on social entrepreneurship and its relevance to countries like Nepal.

Udayapur records low budget expenditure

Published On: July 30, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Maheshwor Chamling Rai

UDAYAPUR, July 30: Although the amount of budget allocated for Udayapur district has been on rise annually, its expenditure, however, has been less than the allocated budget for the last three years.

Kent Superb Smart RO water purifier launched

Published On: July 29, 2016 08:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Navin Distributors Pvt Ltd -- the exclusive distributor of Kent products for Nepal -- has launched yet another model of Kent Superb Smart RO Water Purifier.

Gionee launches F103 Pro

Published On: July 29, 2016 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Gionee has launched the new F103 Pro smartphone in the Nepali market.

World Bank sticks to 3-tranche modality

Published On: July 29, 2016 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: World Bank has said that housing grants in three tranches provides assurance to the owners by technical experts that their house meets safety standards.

Construction of Ncell supported dialysis center completes

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Construction of Day Care Dialysis Centre supported by Ncell at Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) has been completed. Issuing a statement, Ncell said that the new facility has enabled the hospital to enhance its capacity to operate health services for kidney patients.

SCBNL holds workshop

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd (SCNBNL) organised a Correspondent Banking Academy Workshop in Kathmandu on Thursday. The workshop -- attended by 82 senior resources of Nepal-based 28 commercial banks -- has an objective to update Nepali banks on emerging risks leading from financial crime and to create awareness around compliance and best practices for mitigation of potential risks.