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.

KATHMANDU, March 22: The social security scheme of Nepal will cover Nepali migrant workers and self-employed Nepalis in foreign lands. The Social Security Fund is preparing to unveil the new scheme to cover Nepali migrant workers and those self-employed in foreign lands amid a function on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Annapurna Conservation Area, which has earned international recognition for adventure trekking, is seeing a lesser number of trekkers these days, thanks to the consequences brought about by unmanaged motorways.

PM Dahal lays foundation stone for road upgradation project

Published On: March 21, 2023 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has laid the foundation stone for Panthadihi-Katahare-Harmi-Sahiltar road upgradation project.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Budhi Gandaki Jalvidyut Public Limited, which was established to build a project worth Rs 300 billion on a company model, has not been able to manage even Rs 10 million, preventing the project work from moving forward.

Kia Motors introduces Kia Carens to Nepali Customers

Published On: March 21, 2023 12:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: South Koren automobile manufacturer Kia Motors, represented by Continental Associates Pvt Ltd in Nepal has introduced its latest edition Kia Carens model for Nepali customers.

Gold price increases by Rs 500 per tola

Published On: March 21, 2023 11:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market today.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed the banks and financial institutions to maintain banking services for transactions outside the valley on the occasion of Ghode Jatra, even though it is a public holiday in Kathmandu Valley.

Government to accept grant worth 50 million Euros

Published On: March 21, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The government has decided to accept a grant aid of 50 million Euros from the European Union for the school education sector programs.

KATHMANDU, March 20: A total of 50 mountaineers have taken permits to ascend Himalayan peaks in the spring season.

HAN demands bringing interest rates down to single digits

Published On: March 20, 2023 08:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU,  March 20: Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN), the umbrella organization of hoteliers, has demanded to bring down the interest on loan to a single digit.