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.

CNI urges Bangladesh to remove trade barriers to Nepali products

Published On: December 16, 2021 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has urged Bangladesh to allow barrier-free entry to Nepali products into Bangladesh.

Ncell brings ‘Ncell Bizlite’ prepaid plan for SOHOs and SMEs

Published On: December 16, 2021 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Decc 16: Ncell Axiata Limited has launched an advance prepaid plan ‘Ncell Bizlite’ in which subscribers can easily avail services without any monthly fee commitments. Now, small businesses can now reap benefits from an attractive scheme focused on their communication requirements, according to the company.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The 47th Annual General Meeting of the five star hotel, Soaltee Hotel Limited has been concluded on Tuesday.

Buddha Air aircraft makes emergency landing after mechanical fault

Published On: December 16, 2021 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: A Buddha Air aircraft has made an emergency landing at Bharatpur. Shortly after taking off from Bharatpur, it landed at Bharatpur again due to a mechanical fault.

Bhatta appointed as NRB Spokesperson

Published On: December 16, 2021 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Dr Gunakar Bhatta has been appointed the spokesperson for the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

NEA's billing counters closed till December 20

Published On: December 16, 2021 12:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: All billing counters of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) have been closed from today till December 20.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Krishna Kumar Shrestha has warned of taking stern actions against those duping innocent people in the name of foreign employment.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Nepal’s balance of payments (BoP) further plunged to negative Rs 150.38 billion in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to falling remittance earnings and widening trade deficit.

Stocks flat after heavy fluctuations on Monday

Published On: December 15, 2021 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 15: Heavy buying enthusiasm was seen in the local equity market as the index shot up by over 70 points in the morning. A sharp pullback ensued, but the index managed to trade firmly in green for most of the first half of Wednesday’s trading. However, aggressive selling was witnessed in Wednesday afternoon. At the close, Nepse ended 4.23 points lower at 2,414.62.

Inflation rose 5.32 percent during mid-October and mid-November

Published On: December 15, 2021 06:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 15: Consumer price inflation surged to 5.32 percent during the one month period from mid-October to mid-November this year compared to 4.05 percent during the same period last year.