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, Dec 13: Charge d' Affaires of Nepal to Bahrain, Aruna Ghising and Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), Mohamed Yousif  Al Binfalah have held discussions to establish direct flights between Kathmandu and Bahrain.

Nepse below 2,400 as stocks falter further

Published On: December 12, 2021 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 13: Stocks saw significant weakness throughout Sunday’s session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index dipped around 50 points in the morning. After holding ground around 2,400 level, the index extended its decline. The day’s total loss stood at 88.70 as the benchmark closed at 2,361.27.

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Rwanda’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Nepal, Jacqueline Mukangira, has proposed Nepal for a bilateral aviation agreement.

Price of gold reaches Rs 92,500 per tola

Published On: December 12, 2021 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 92,500 per tola in the Nepali market on the first trading day of the week. The price of gold, which was traded at Rs 92,200 per tola on Friday, rose by Rs 300 per tola today.

Six sections of Jomsom-Korala road completed

Published On: December 12, 2021 12:45 PM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Dec 12: Upgradation of six sections of the Jomsom-Korala road under the Kaligandaki Corridor has been completed. The Beni-Jomsom-Korala Road Project had signed a contract to build the 110-kilometer two-lane gravel road connecting Jomsom, Mustang's headquarters, to the Chinese border point at Korala in seven sections. The construction began in 2016.

Bheri-Babai Project: Third phase work begins

Published On: December 10, 2021 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KARNALI, Dec 10: The third phase work of the Bheri-Babai Multi-purpose Diversion Project has begun with the completion of the second phase of the project.

Sunsilk declares winner of Gang of Girls

Published On: December 10, 2021 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Sunsilk Nepal had conducted the Sunsilk Dashain Vibes contest from 14 September to 23 October 2021 where participants had to showcase their Dashain Vibes and fabulous hairstyles. The participants had to use hashtag the #SunsilkDashainVibes and 3 winners would get a chance to become the face of Sunsilk Gang of Girls along with Princy and Prisma and win Rs. 100,000 each.

MCC being placed on the agenda of parliament

Published On: December 10, 2021 01:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: The US Assistance Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement is set to be presented in the next parliamentary session.

Thapa elected as NADA chairman

Published On: December 10, 2021 01:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Businessman Dhruba Bahadur Thapa has been elected as the president of NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal.

NRB allows Korea-bound workers to carry an additional US $ 1,500

Published On: December 10, 2021 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has permitted the South Korea-bound migrant workers to carry additional up to US $ 1,500 citing the expenses that the workers have to incur while staying in the quarantine posts there.