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.

800 metric tons of pesticides used in Nepal annually

Published On: July 20, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 20: The number of retailers selling pesticides in Chitwan is rising. As farmers are increasingly relying on the use of pesticides, the number of sellers, too, has grown.

Gold price rises by Rs 200 per tola

Published On: July 20, 2022 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

WEDNESDAY, July 20: According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price of gold has increased slightly.

KATHMANDU, July 20: The Parliamentary Investigation Special Committee formed to investigate former Finance Minister Janardhan Sharma’s involvement of ‘unauthorized persons’ in the budget preparation is going to summon Sharma for interrogation on Wednesday. The parliamentary panel said that it has decided to summon Sharma to the committee meeting on Wednesday or Thursday.

KATHMANDU, July 20: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has urged Speaker of House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota to take forward the Bills related to economy/finance under consideration or deliberation in the parliament.

KATHMANDU, July 19: An academic building of a school in Sindhuli built with Indian grant assistance was inaugurated amidst a special function on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, July 19: The production capacity of Nepali industries reduced significantly in the past one year, a study has revealed.

KATHMANDU, July 19: Blitz Media in partnership with Humanity United has released 'Nepal Labor Migration Research Study - 2022'. The research study was made public in the presence of government representatives, embassy representatives, INGOs and experts.

Gold price sees a slight decrease

Published On: July 19, 2022 01:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: Price of fine gold has decreased to Rs 93,800 per tola  in the Nepali market.  The precious yellow metal was sold at Rs 94,000 per tola on Monday.

Phase-wise programs to revive tourism: Minister Shrestha

Published On: July 19, 2022 09:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha has assured to take forward phase-wise programs to revive the country's tourism sector hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic.

Paddy plantation completed in 60 percent cultivable land

Published On: July 19, 2022 08:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 19: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) has said that 60 percent of paddy plantation has been completed across the country.