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.

KATHMANDU, July 5: The government has stepped back from the decision to examine the vegetables and fruits that are imported from India.

India increases aid to Nepal by 40% this year

Published On: July 5, 2019 04:40 PM NPT By: Santosh Ghimire

KATHMANDU, July 5: India has increased its annual aid to Nepal for the fiscal year 2019/20 by 40 %.

Global IME and Janata Bank to go into merger

Published On: July 5, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: Nribesh Nepal

KATHMANDU, July 5: In line with the recent instruction of Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Chiranjivi Nepal, Global IME Bank and Janata Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday to go into the merger.

Germany to provide Euro 24.3 million to Nepal

Published On: July 5, 2019 12:57 PM NPT By: Sanskriti Acharya

KATHMANDU, July 5: The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has agreed to provide Euro 24.3 million grant assistance to the government of Nepal.

KATHMANDU, July 5: Seven commercial banks have submitted their written commitment to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for merger in line with recent instruction of Governor Chiranjibi Nepal.

Nepse ends week in red

Published On: July 5, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The secondary market opened on a slightly positive note in the first trading hour on Thursday. However, stocks came under constant pressure in the latter trading session.

KATHMANDU, July 4: Leader of the main opposition party Nepali Congress(NC) and lawmaker Rangamati Shahi has vented her anger on Prime Minister KP Sharma making a reference to his ridiculous statement that Kathmandu folks no longer need to wear masks to prevent themselves from breathing in dust particles.

India’s economy likely to grow 7%, government says

Published On: July 4, 2019 05:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press

NEW DELHI, July 4:  India’s government said Thursday the economy is expected to grow at 7% in 2019-20, up from a five-year low of 6.8% in the past year.

Germany to provide Rs 3.40 billion grant assistance

Published On: July 4, 2019 04:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, July 4, The Federal Republic of Germany will provide Rs 3.40 billion grant assistance to the government of Nepal for the implementation of renewable energy, maternal health service, and sustainable development program

Tea farmers dumpgreen leaves on the road

Published On: July 4, 2019 07:25 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, July 4: Tea farmers of Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam threw green leaves on road on Sunday as part of their protest against factory operators.