NEA’s 20 MW solar plant to start generation by November

Published On: April 21, 2019 09:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) informed that its plan of generating 20 MW solar power from Devighat in Trishuli will materialize by the end of November.

KAILALI, April 21: Amid rising import of fine scented rice from India, Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperative of Sudur Paschim Province has endeavored to promote rice farming in the region by providing farmers with subsidy on seed and fertilizer, and improving irrigation facilities.

40 local units yet to have presence of bank

Published On: April 21, 2019 09:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Commercial banks are yet to expand their reach to 40 local units as of mid-March. Though the government has been pushing them to have at least one branch in each local unit, banking institutions have been able to show their presence in only 713 out of 753 local units.

Himalayan Travel Mart to be held in Kathmandu in June

Published On: April 21, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: The third edition of Himalayan Travel Mart is to be held at Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu from June 6 through 9.

Govt. to support export promotion: Supplies Minister

Published On: April 20, 2019 10:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the government was ready to support the private sector for promoting export by replacing imports to the country.

KATHMANDU, April 20: Two hydropower companies – Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Ltd (RHCL) and Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Ltd (SJCL) – have floated their primary shares worth above Rs 1.57 billion to the public.

BHOJPUR, April 20: Farmers in Bhojpur are frustrated with a free fall in the price of their high value cash crop – cardamom – by 80 percent.

Two women entrepreneurs launch handmade-garments brand Voto

Published On: April 20, 2019 08:28 AM NPT By: DIYA DHAKAL

KATHMANDU, April 20: Voto Nepal, a domestic brand which sells locally produced handmade garments, organized a week long Voto Utsav on April 14 to launch its brand. Offering discounts of up to 40 percent, the store sells apparels in a diverse range of colors and prints.

KATHMANDU, April 19: A high-level interaction has been held between a trade delegation led by Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Nepali businesspersons here on exploring avenues for investment and trade expansion.

POKHARA, April 19: Dense Nirmal Pokhari forest on the top, Seti River flowing beneath, and chirping of birds all around make the whole ambience magnificent. Machhapuchchhre and Annapurna in the distance give a spectacular view when the sky is clear. For an outsider who reaches Mountain Glory Forest Resort and Spa, a luxury hotel built near Nirmal Pokhari jungle, it is almost a different world.