Supply of mango and pineapple down 80%

Published On: July 16, 2019 08:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 16: Supply of fruits including mango and pineapple has reduced by around 80% after pesticide residue test has been made mandatory for fruits and vegetables coming from India. “Nowadays, we supply only 15-20 tons of mangoes every day due to pesticide issues.

BHOJPUR, July 16: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has caught chief of Irrigation Development Division Office (IDDO), Bhojpur while he was accepting Rs 180,000 in bribe from a consumer committee on Monday.

Agro loss in Province 1 estimated at Rs 815.47m

Published On: July 16, 2019 07:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 16: The incessant rain during the last couple of days has caused agricultural losses in Province 1 amounting to around Rs 815.47 million, according to a preliminary report prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.

Internet price to go up by 13% from Wednesday

Published On: July 16, 2019 05:30 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar

KATHMANDU, July 16: Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are set to charge 13% telecommunication service charge (TSC) to their users from the upcoming fiscal year- FY 2019/20.

'Unfriendly environment hinders investment'

Published On: July 16, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

RAMECHHAP, July 16: Concerned authorities of the district have complained that lack of proper business environment in the district has been hindering entrepreneurs from making investments.

Sebon unveils policies and programs for FY 2019/20

Published On: July 16, 2019 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 16: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has unveiled a 72-point Policy and Program for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for the development of the securities and commodities exchange market.

Nepse up for a second straight day with a 5-point advance

Published On: July 16, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 16: Stocks posted sideways movement in the initial trading hour on Monday. Nonetheless, the market witnessed some improvement at mid-day with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) climbing 5 points higher.

NRB extends loans repayment deadline by 15 days

Published On: July 16, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 16: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has extended the deadline for the repayment of principal, interest and installment of loans by an additional 15 days.

NCC urges govt to enforce central info system as pilot project

Published On: July 15, 2019 09:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 15: The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to pilot the central information system based on the web from the next fiscal year.

Relief worth 4.9 million for affected farmers

Published On: July 15, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KASKI, July 15: The Gandaki state government has provided relief support to the farmers of Mustang, who lost their cattle due to heavy snowfall and subsequent cold last winter.