Govt starting Rs 500m 'Youth in Agriculture' program from December

Published On: November 10, 2019 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 10: The government is likely to implement the 'Youth in Agriculture' program from December.

Mushroom farming, boon for Dadeldhura youth

Published On: November 10, 2019 09:22 AM NPT By: Pushkar Bhandari

DADELDHURA, Nov 10: At a time when many of his colleagues are leaving the country for foreign employment, a young man in Dadeldhura easily makes Rs 100,000 a month through mushroom farming.

RUPANDEHI, Nov 10: Rupandehi, Kapilbastu and Nawalparasi have given top priority to construction of concrete bridges. The three districts have already completed five such bridges while 51 are under construction. According to the office of the road division, Butwal, the bridges have been designed to widen the road network in the villages and towns. Among the three districts, most of the bridges are being built in Rupandehi. The development has quite elated the locals, who are highly suspicious about timely completion of other projects.

Sudur Paschim hosting finance conference on Dec 6

Published On: November 9, 2019 01:20 PM NPT By: RSS

DHANGADI, Nov 9: The Sudur Paschim provincial government is organizing a finance conference here on December 6.

Nepal sees 10% growth in tourist arrival in October

Published On: November 9, 2019 10:11 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: The arrival of tourists in Nepal has increased by 10% in October this year in comparison to the arrival in the same month last year.

Seti River, the new favorite for rafting

Published On: November 9, 2019 10:09 AM NPT By: Shreehari Poudel

TANAHUN, Nov 9: Rafters and others interested in water activities are attracted toward Seti River these days as they find it warmer and more comfortable. Even as the winter is about to start, domestic and international tourists continue to visit the district to participate in water activities in the river.

Construction of ICP in Bhairahawa still in limbo

Published On: November 9, 2019 10:04 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, Nov 9: The construction of integrated check post (ICP) has not started in Bhairahawa even though it has been over 12 years since an agreement was signed between Nepal and India in this regard.

Vegetable prices continue to rise

Published On: November 9, 2019 10:00 AM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Even after the end of the festive season, the price of vegetables, instead of subsiding, continues to rise.

Stocks log weekly loss but consolidation continues

Published On: November 9, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: The local equity market remained largely under pressure in the week. On Sunday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index dipped 6.88 points. The selling pressure eased off slightly on Monday with the bourse adding a meager 0.97 points. Tuesday and Wednesday also saw modest moves with losses of 0.81 points and 1.43 points, respectively. The equity index stretched its loss for a third straight day with a 6.05 points decline on Thursday. Eventually, Nepse ended the week at 1,131.97 points – down 14.2 points or 1.24 % against the week earlier.

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: Kathmandu District Court has allowed the police administration to remand Veteran Businessman and Former Assistant Finance Minister Roop Jyoti and his daughter Suruchi into custody for three days