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.

NOC starts discussing LPG cylinder safety with dealers

Published On: March 24, 2023 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 24: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has started discussions with the dealers about the safety standards of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.

Hetauda Cement stops production from today

Published On: March 24, 2023 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 24: Government-owned Hetauda Cement Industry has stopped production from today.

Gold price rises by Rs 800 per tola

Published On: March 24, 2023 02:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 24: Gold price has risen by Rs 800 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

KATHMANDU, March 24: In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, 2,200 units of electric vehicles (EVs) have been imported into Nepal. According to the data released by the Customs Department, 2,198 four-wheeled electric vehicles were imported in eight months of the current year.

Three Nepali pilots grounded

Published On: March 24, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 24: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has grounded a pilot on the charge of hurling offensive words at the air traffic controllers (ATC).

NAC, Himalaya Airlines begin homework to fly from GBIA

Published On: March 23, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) and Himalaya Airlines have started their homework for regular flights from the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA).

Is paragliding dying a slow death in Pokhara?

Published On: March 23, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

KATHMANDU, March 23: After the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) came into operation; commercial paragliding that had been taking place in the sky of Sarangkot was transferred to Mandre Dhunga, about five kilometers west of Sarangkot. During the tourist season, the paragliding area used to be very busy with one after another flight in the sky of Sarangkot, but the adventure activity has not gained the expected momentum in Mandre Dhunga, according to tourism entrepreneurs.

SSF has over 400,000 contributors

Published On: March 23, 2023 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: The number of contributors enlisted in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has reached more than 400,000.

Case filed against two industries, 973 firms prosecuted

Published On: March 23, 2023 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: The Office of Standards and Metrology, Birgunj, has filed a case against two industries operating in Chitwan district in the current financial year.

KATHMANDU, March 23: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is going to construct the Thankot-Chapagaun 132 KV transmission line.