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.

HoR passes Appropriation Bill

Published On: June 25, 2019 07:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, June 23: The session of House of Representatives (HoR) of Tuesday has endorsed the 'Appropriation Bill-2076BS' with a majority of votes.

KATHMANDU, June 25: Minister for Finance, Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada, has said that the tourism sector is the crucial basis of country' speedy economic growth, employment creation and foreign currency earning.

BEIJING, June 25: Major Asian stock markets declined Tuesday as traders looked ahead to a meeting between the American and Chinese presidents amid hopes for renewed trade talks.

Huawei offers money-back guarantee

Published On: June 25, 2019 09:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 25: Amid growing concerns over access to different Google apps for Huawei phones, the distributor of the Chinese smartphone-maker has offered its customers a full money-back guarantee if the application fails to work on Huawei phones and tablets.

Stocks post modest gains

Published On: June 25, 2019 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 25: Stocks opened trading on a flat note on Monday and turned choppy throughout the day.

PMEP not started in some remote areas of Gorkha

Published On: June 25, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Narhari Sapkota

GORKHA, June 25: The much-hyped Prime Minister Employment Program (PMEP) has failed to make an impact in Gorkha district.

KATHMANDU, June 25: The average length and spending of foreign tourists are on a declining trend even though the government has made commitment to bring high-spending tourists to the country.

Approve DPR of fast track project on time: House panel

Published On: June 25, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 25: The Development and Technology Committee of parliament has directed the government to endorse detailed project report (DPR) of Kathmandu-Tarai Madhes Fast Track Project on time.

KATHMANDU, June 24: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Barsha Man Pun has clarified that the government has not awarded anyone to construct Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project.

KATHMANDU, June 24: The House of Representatives is now holding deliberation on the fiscal year budget of six ministries.