KATHMANDU, Feb 14: As the government is unable to improve its capacity to spend the development budget, the work progress of national pride projects appears pathetic.

Foxes and birds pose risk to aircraft at PRIA

Published On: February 14, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Feb 14: Bijayapur River is located in the east of the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA). To the south lies the Seti River. The Bijaypur River is closer to the runway. As soon as the aircraft, which is in the process of landing, crosses the river, it reaches the runway.

Gold price remains stagnant

Published On: February 13, 2023 02:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The price of gold has remained stable in the domestic market today.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Investors have said that Nepal Rastra Bank's half-yearly review of the monetary policy of the current fiscal year has not met the expectations of the capital market investors.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13:  Nepal Drugs Limited has opened applications for the post of General Manager. Applications have been opened to fill the vacant post of general manager of the company through open competition.

SMEs demand financial relief measures

Published On: February 13, 2023 01:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demanded arrangement of financial relief to the entrepreneurs hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: A meeting of Nepal-India Energy Secretary-Level Joint Steering Committee is scheduled to take place in India on coming February 17-18.

Banks to open for half a day despite public holiday today

Published On: February 13, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to operate essential banking services today despite it being a public holiday. After the government announced a public holiday today, the central bank issued a notice and instructed all BFIs to operate at least the essential services.

Government reduces size of budget by Rs 244 billion

Published On: February 13, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The government has reduced the size of the budget for the current fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has introduced a new rule for landing aircraft for the safety of the aviation industry.