KATHMANDU, Dec 24: The construction process to build Kimathanka Arun Hydroelectricity Project has begun.

POKHARA, Dec 23: Pokhara Regional International Airport will officially come into operation on January 1, the first day of the English New Year 2023. As preparation for the operation of the airport, private sector airline companies Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines landed their ATR-72 aircraft at Pokhara Regional International Airport for the first time on Thursday. The aircraft also conducted test flights. The residents expressed their happiness saying that this has fulfilled a four-decade-long dream of operating an international-level airport in Pokhara . The airline companies say that they are preparing for commercial flights after the demo flights on Thursday.

Hetauda cement factory resumes operation

Published On: December 23, 2022 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, Dec 23: Hetauda cement factory that was closed down for around one month has resumed operations. The factory stopped after its pre filter fan and electric motor broke down, said the factory’s Deputy General Manager Nabin Kumar Karna, adding that it resumed operation from Thursday after a repair.

Gold price decreases by Rs 1,200 per tola

Published On: December 23, 2022 11:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,200 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.

India lifts ban on wheat export to Nepal

Published On: December 23, 2022 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: India has lifted the ban it had enforced on export of wheat to Nepal some five months ago. On Thursday, India issued a permission to import 50,000 tons of wheat.

Govt unveils a new Strategic Action Plan for Visit Nepal Decade

Published On: December 23, 2022 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The government has prepared the Strategic Action Plan for Visit Nepal Decade (2023-2032) with a target to bring in 3.5 million tourists and create 1 million additional jobs in the country’s tourism industry.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Several domestic and international flights to and from Tribhuvan International Airport were affected due to heavy fog in major cities including the capital city Kathmandu since Thursday morning. The regular flights resumed only after the improvement of visibility at around 11 am.

South Korea recruiting 40,000 Nepali workers through EPS in 2023

Published On: December 22, 2022 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: South Korea has expressed its interest to provide jobs to an additional 40,000 Nepali workers in 2023.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Yeti Airlines has geared up preparation to operate flights from Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) as Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is set to inaugurate the airport on January 1, 2023.

POKHARA, Dec 22: Pokhara Regional International Airport is coming into operation from January 1.