BAGLUNG, Aug 28: The government of Gandaki province is planning to establish animal and agriculture collection centers in all wards of the province in five years’ time.

After Kalimati, officials inspect Balkhu veg market

Published On: August 28, 2018 08:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: As part of the government efforts to regulate fruits and vegetable markets, the Department of Commerce, Supply & Protection of Consumers on Monday conducted an inspection of Balkhu Vegetables and Fruits Market in Kathmandu.

Tea factories not paying minimum wage to laborers

Published On: August 28, 2018 08:18 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Aug 28: Though the government’s minimum wage for workers came into effect from the month of Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August), tea workers were deprived of the increased wage in the first month of Fiscal Year 2018/19.

DoT sees revenues rise by 26%

Published On: August 27, 2018 09:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Revenue collected by the Department of Tourism (DoT) increased by 26 percent in Fiscal Year 2017/18, thanks to recovery of longstanding dues from casinos.

Nepse begins week on a negative note

Published On: August 27, 2018 07:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Stocks fluctuated throughout Sunday's trading session but largely maintained a negative bias on the day. The benchmark Nepal stock Exchange (Nepse) index, which fell initially, tried to recover mid-day. However, stocks came under pressure in the remaining session to close slightly lower, shedding 2.78 points compared to last week to close at 1,175.72 points.

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Chandannath Municipality of Jumla has announced to organize an investment conference with an objective to bring investments in the municipality.

New fruits, vegetables market coming up in Bharatpur

Published On: August 27, 2018 06:59 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

BHARATPUR, Aug 27: Construction of a modern fruits and vegetables market in Chhetrapur of Chitwan is in the last leg.

RASUWA, Aug 27: Works at the Rasuwa-based Rasuwagadhi hydropower project of 111MW capacity are likely to be affected due to shortage of construction materials. Supplies to the power plant have been cut off as the road from Dhunche to Syaphrubesi has been damaged by floods and landslides.

Jumla to organize Investment Promotion Conference

Published On: August 26, 2018 06:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: In order to lure more investments in the districts of Karnali Province, a conference on investment promotion is scheduled to be held in Jumla, a rising market in the Karnali. Chandannath Municipality of Jumla district is going to organize the conference for the first time aiming at attracting investments for industrial development there.

Four years elapsed, GMR is yet to sign financial closure

Published On: August 26, 2018 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Bangladesh is eagerly waiting to import Nepal’s electricity. Equally eager is Indian developer GMR to build the plant at Upper Karnali Hydropower Project and export power to Bangladesh. But things are not moving ahead as expected.