NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Adopts Avios

Published On: March 29, 2022 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

DOHA, March 29: Qatar Airways has announced that Privilege Club has officially adopted Avios as its reward currency, opening up a world of new opportunities for members travelling across the airline’s extensive network of almost 150 destinations. This partnership offers a combination of benefits, including a wide range of greater guaranteed award seats and competitive prices on Qatar Airways flights.

KATHMANDU, March 29: Economists and experts have accused the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the pivotal government agency to look after the economic health of the country, of focusing on populist programs and acting as a revenue collection organ rather than solving the real problems of the economy.

Nepse suffers double-digit fall for third consecutive day

Published On: March 29, 2022 06:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) declined by 14.26 points to close at 2,527.58 points on Tuesday, posting a double-digit fall on the third successive day since trading started this week.

Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway to come into operation from Sunday

Published On: March 29, 2022 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPUR, March 29: The Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway service is set to come into operation from Sunday. The railway service will come into operation after Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi jointly inaugurate the railway service from Delhi, India.

Morang-Sunsari industrial corridor facing load-shedding

Published On: March 29, 2022 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, March 29: Industrialists of the Morang-Sunsari industrial corridor have demanded the authorities concerned provide continuous supply of electricity, after facing unannounced load shedding for the past week. Morang Merchants Association, Industry Association Morang and Confederation of Nepali Industries raised this issue at a press conference held in Biratnagar today.

KATHMANDU, March 29: Fusemachines and Daayitwa have announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that stems from the common vision of the two organizations to strengthen youth-government collaboration and promote evidence-based policymaking in Nepal. As part of the agreement, Fusemachines, a long-term funding partner for Daayitwa Nepal Public Policy Fellowship, will sponsor one Daayitwa Fellow for the 2022 cycle.

Low visibility affects flights at TIA

Published On: March 29, 2022 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: Both domestic and international flights have been affected due to low visibility at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Tuesday.

Karnali for promoting tourism through rafting

Published On: March 29, 2022 03:45 PM NPT By: Lalit Bista

KALIKOT, March 29: Rakam Karnali Rafting Firm has brought rafting service into operation at Aathbish Municipality in Karnali district with a goal to promote tourism in the region.

KATHMANDU, March 29: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has proposed declaring a public holiday on Sunday. The corporation has written a letter to the government, proposing giving one more day off to reduce fuel consumption by reducing the use of public and government vehicles.

Finance Ministry consults with bankers on budget-making

Published On: March 29, 2022 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 29: The Ministry of Finance on Monday held discussions with the stakeholders from banks and financial institutions (BFIs), and insurance sector to solicit their feedback for the policy and programs and budget for the upcoming fiscal year.