KATHMANDU, May 6: Bagmati Province, which also has the federal capital of the country, is estimated to contribute over one-third to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) while the contribution of Karnali Province to the national GDP will stand below five percent in the current fiscal year.

KAICAIID hosting first ever event in Nepal

Published On: May 5, 2022 06:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: International Dialogue Center (KAICIID) is hosting the International Fellows Program from May 6 to May 12 in Kathmandu to learn about interreligious dialogue, conflict  prevention, and promotion of social cohesion. It is the first event ever hosted by the International Dialogue Center (KAICIID) in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, May 5: The World Bank (WB) is funding USD 23 million to scale up direct support to the unemployed poor impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nepse nosedives 37.06 points to close at 2,238.62 points

Published On: May 5, 2022 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) nosedived by 37.06 points to close at 2,238.62 points on Thursday due to depleting confidence of investors with a possible rise in the banks’ interest rate amid worsening liquidity crisis.

KATHMANDU, May 5: The United States has agreed to provide Rs 79.71 billion ($659 million) in grant assistance to Nepal to support its graduation to a middle-income country from a least developed country.

Gold price up by Rs 1,400 per tola

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5:  The price of gold increased by Rs 1,400 per tola on Thursday.

Upper Solu Hydroelectric Company’s IPO opens

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited has opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) issuance from Thursday. The company has issued IPOs for the locals of the project affected areas in the first phase.

KATHMANDU, May 4: The government on Wednesday signed an agreement with the World Bank (WB) to get a loan of USD 150 million to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, May 4: It has been 10 days since the construction entrepreneurs stopped the work of development projects. The entrepreneurs have stopped the construction work with various demands due to the recent rise in the prices of construction materials. The strike has affected over 3,500 construction projects across the country.

KATHMANDU, May 4: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday lost 31.76 points to close at below 2,300 points.