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Govt, private sector take initiatives for daily Dhaka-Pokhara flights
Published On: June 13, 2024 11:05 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel
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.
Private sector leaders ask NRB to devise monetary policy to stabilize rising interest rates
Published On: July 9, 2019 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 9: Private sector leaders have advised the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to bring the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year – FY2019/20 with a focus on maintaining the interest rates stability.
617,252 yet to receive smart license cards
Published On: July 9, 2019 07:39 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, July 9: A total of 617,252 people are using payment receipts issued by the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) as substitutes of driving license as of Monday, due to inability of the department to provide smart license to the applicants on a timely manner.
Ministers make contradictory statements over pesticides labs (with video)
Published On: July 9, 2019 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 9: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the government rolled back its decision to conduct pesticide residue tests on fruits and vegetables imported from India and third countries after it was found that the customs points were ill-equipped and not due to pressure from India as being reported.
Sudur Paschim on spending spree as fiscal year nears end
Published On: July 9, 2019 04:30 AM NPT By: DIL BAHADUR CHHATYAL
DHANGADHI, July 9: As the current fiscal year nears its end, Sudur Paschim Province has intensified development activities, spending the development budget in a hurry so as to prevent budget-freezing.
NA endorses Appropriation Bill-2076 BS
Published On: July 8, 2019 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, July 8: The Appropriation Bill- 2076 BS has been approved by the National Assembly (NA) today.
Nepal lacks labs to conduct pesticide residue tests on imported fruits, veggies from India: Minister Yadav (with video)
Published On: July 8, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa
KATHMANDU, July 8: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav on Monday admitted that the government backtracked on its decision to conduct pesticide residue tests on fruits and vegetables imported from India and third countries due to lack of modern labs at the customs points.
Tanahun hydro project: 4 companies submit bids for dam construction
Published On: July 8, 2019 01:24 PM NPT By: RSS
KATHMANDU, July 8: Four different companies have come up with formal intent for the construction of structures, including a dam in Tanahun hydropower project. Four companies, including a consortium of Nepali entity, have submitted quotations for the construction of different structures in the 150-MW Tanahun Hydropower Project.
Deutsche Bank axes whole teams in Asia-Pacific as 18,000 job cuts begin
Published On: July 8, 2019 11:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
SYDNEY/HONG KONG, July 8: Whole teams in Deutsche Bank’s (DBKGn.DE) Asian operations were told their positions were gone on Monday, as the lender began axing 18,000 jobs globally in one of the biggest overhauls to an investment bank since the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Paddy transplantation completed on 15% of fields so far
Published On: July 8, 2019 09:20 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, July 8: Lack of sufficient rainfall takes toll on paddy cultivation as transplantation has been completed on only around 15% of paddy fields across the country, according to Department of Agriculture (DoA).
10 priorities identified for financial consumer protection, education
Published On: July 8, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, July 8: Financial and securities market experts and high-level officials from Asia Pacific region who were in Kathmandu last week have identified 10 major priorities for financial consumer protection and education.
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