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, JULY 17: The Parliamentary Inquiry Special Committee formed to investigate former Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that it has questioned the engineer related to CCTV of the Ministry of Finance.

Surya Nepal tops taxpayers’ list for FY 2021/22

Published On: July 17, 2022 07:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: Surya Nepal Private Limited was the highest taxpayer company in the last fiscal year, with the company paying Rs 10.72 billion in taxes during fiscal year 2021/22.

KATHMANDU, July 17: The government is going to provide Rs 598.68 million as a subsidy through the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply to Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).

Prabhu Insurance and Ajod Insurance ink merger deal

Published On: July 17, 2022 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: Prabhu Insurance Limited (PIL) and Ajod Insurance Limited (AIL) have agreed to go into a merger.

Who will teach 'hospitality' to hotels of Ilam?

Published On: July 17, 2022 04:35 PM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

KATHMANDU, July 17: It will take a long time to calculate the time and budget spent on the development of infrastructure and businesses’ capacity to promote tourism in the district of Ilam. Even after so much ‘investment’, it is ironic that the tourists who come here often complain about not having received the basic tourist facilities.

Nepse increases slightly by 1.93 points on Sunday

Published On: July 17, 2022 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) increased slightly by 1.93 points on Sunday, the first day of the fiscal year 2022/23.

Sharma elected as TTDC President

Published On: July 17, 2022 04:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: Bhabishwor Sharma has been elected the president of the Thamel Tourism Development Council (TTDC). Sharma secured 772 votes while his closest contender Dhruba Adhikari got 568 votes.

India sends new price list of petroleum products

Published On: July 17, 2022 03:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, JULY 17: The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has sent a new fuel price list to Nepal Oil Corporation. The price of petroleum products has decreased in the price list.

Reluctance to implement adjusted transport fares

Published On: July 17, 2022 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

BANKE, July 17: Following the increase in the price of petroleum products, the fares of public transport were increased from June 20. The fares were increased by 5.30 percent for passenger vehicles, 6.94 percent for cargo vehicles operating on mountain roads and 7.7 percent for cargo vehicles operating on Terai roads. After the price of petroleum products fell, the government reduced the fare of public transport on June 26. The transporters who implement the decision immediately when the fares are increased, don’t adjust the fares when they are decreased.

Ban continues on import of 10 types of goods

Published On: July 17, 2022 12:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 17: The government has retained the prohibition on the import of 10 various goods. Before this, the ban had been imposed until the end of Asar (July 16). It has been extended till August 30.