India likely to allow Nepal to use three inland waterways

Published On: November 27, 2019 09:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: India has given a positive response to Nepal’s proposal for allowing inland waterways in three routes and movement of bulk cargos via railway from Indian seaports to major Nepal-India border points.

One Stop Center starts issuing approval for repatriation

Published On: November 27, 2019 09:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: A total of 32 companies operating under foreign direct investment have forwarded applications at the One-Stop Service Center under the Department of Industry seeking repatriation of the dividend amounts.

Nepal proposes collaboration with Qatar for rural electrification

Published On: November 27, 2019 09:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barshaman Pun has forwarded a proposal to collaborate with the government of Qatar for electrification of rural areas in Kathmandu.

Price of onion escalates to record high of Rs 230 a kilo

Published On: November 27, 2019 08:59 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The retail price of onion climbed to a record high of Rs 230 on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day. The vegetable sold for Rs 200 per kilo on Monday.

Nepal, India discuss revising Transit Treaty

Published On: November 26, 2019 04:35 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Nepali and Indian authorities began talks in Kathmandu on Tuesday to revise the much-talked-about Transit Treaty.

KHOTANG, Nov 26: A committee formed to study the misuse in the social security allowance distribution in Barahapokhari Rural Municipality is in the final stage of investigation.

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Silver Heritage Group Ltd, the Australia-listed company that owns Tiger Palace Resort in Bhairahawa, is preparing to sell its Nepal operation, raising concerns over possibility of tax avoidance from the transaction carried out abroad.

Govt preparing to revise list of essential products

Published On: November 26, 2019 09:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection Management is preparing to revise the list of essential commodities to ensure smooth supply, price stability and adherence to quality standards.

VNY logo to be displayed on Burj Khalifa, other skyscrapers

Published On: November 26, 2019 09:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: The government has decided to work with non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) and Nepali missions in different countries to display logo of Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign on Burj Khalifa and other skyscrapers around the world.

BARA, Nov 26: The construction of the Birgunj-Kalaiya-Bariyarpur road section of the Postal Highway has picked up pace for the easy movement of devotees coming to Mahagadhimai Municipality to attend the Gadhimai festival.