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Modikhola power plant in full operation

Published On: October 18, 2018 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

PARBAT, Oct 18: The Modikhola Hydropower Project based in Modi rural municipality, Parbat has finally started functioning to its full capacity.

Prospects of investment in energy sector in Nepal discussed in China

Published On: October 17, 2018 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: An interaction program on the topic of ‘Nepal-China Economic Co-operation Forum: Prospects of Investment in Nepal’s Energy Sector’ was held in Beijing today at the aegis of the Embassy of Nepal, in collaboration with China Association for International Economic Co-operation.

TAAN protests accommodation fee for trekkers

Published On: October 17, 2018 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has protested the accommodation levy taken from trekkers in Khumbu region of Solukhumbu district.

Energy Minister Pun urges Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal's hydro sector

Published On: October 16, 2018 09:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Minister for Energy Barshaman Pun has urged the Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in Nepal's hydropower sector.

Reconstruction pace slow in urban areas

Published On: October 16, 2018 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Survivors in rural areas have started rebuilding their houses, those in urban areas are still in a dilemma over rebuilding houses damaged by the earthquakes of 2015.

Migrant returnees rue lack of environment in Nepal to utilize skills, capital

Published On: October 16, 2018 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Amid growing calls for utilization of capital and resources of non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) living in various countries, some NRNs have complained that there is not a favorable environment in the home country for them to do business.

Stakeholders rue lack of communication facilities in trekking areas

Published On: October 16, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 16: A tragic incident in Gurja Himal of Myagdi district on Thursday claimed nine lives -- five South Koreans and four Nepalis. Authorities knew about the incident only after two days and it took another two days to retrieve all the bodies.

Nepse unchanged ahead of Dashain holidays

Published On: October 16, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 16: Stocks traded flat on Monday, despite gaining more than 14 points on Sunday. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index, which maintained a positive bias for most of the session, pared its mid-day gains to close modestly lower in the last trading session before Dashain holidays.

Capital flows from Asia to western countries rising due to global trade war: FinMin

Published On: October 15, 2018 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: Capital flows from Asian countries to western countries is rising due to unstable foreign exchange driven by global trade war, Minister for Finance, Yuba Raj Khatiwada, said on Sunday.

Demand for dried apples on the rise

Published On: October 15, 2018 09:25 AM NPT By: SUSHIL BABU THAKALI

MUSTANG, Oct 15: Youths of Mustang are busy preparing dried apple slices. As dried apples fetch good price during off season, many farmers prefer to slice apples and dry them for future use rather than sell them at lower price during flush season.