‘Buddhist Circuit’ high on BIMSTEC agenda

Published On: August 23, 2018 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Nepal as the current chair and host of the fourth summit of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) being held next week has decided to push forward the agenda of Buddhist Circuit among the members of the sub-regional body.

Report on probe against bidders submitted to PM's Office

Published On: August 23, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has submitted its investigation report on procurement of services for reconstruction of Dharahara to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Sunday.

Kalimati veg market partially opened on Wednesday

Published On: August 22, 2018 08:36 PM NPT By: Dipendra Rokka

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kalimati vegetable market remained partially opened from Wednesday.

Fruits and vegetables trade still out of tax net

Published On: August 22, 2018 09:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Tax officials say that they have been failing to bring trade of fruits and vegetables under the tax net because of informal nature of such trade.

Stocks continue to falter

Published On: August 22, 2018 09:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, AUg 22: Stocks fell for consecutive days on Tuesday as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index ended the day 4.18 percent lower to 1,183.9 points. The market remained under pressure since the beginning of Tuesday's session, losing more than 5 points by midday.

Inflation falls to 14-year low of 4.2%

Published On: August 22, 2018 09:33 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The annual average inflation dropped to a 14-year low of 4.2 percent in the last fiscal year.

Experts stress cooperation for inclusive development

Published On: August 22, 2018 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Experts have said that South Asian countries including Nepal should move forward deepening economic cooperation within the region and also with other Asian countries for inclusive and balanced economic development of the south Asian region.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kalimati vegetable market remained only partially open on Tuesday, after a monitoring team arrested Bharat Prashad Khatiwada, general secretary of the Federation of Fruit & Vegetable Entrepreneurs Nepal.

National flag carrier to bring in more tourists

Published On: August 21, 2018 08:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug. 21: The national flag carrier which bought two wide-body aircrafts recently is exploring new destinations in Europe, North America and South East Asia to bring in more visitors to the country.

Growth rate to remain eight percent

Published On: August 21, 2018 07:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has assured the Parliamentary Committee that eight percent economic growth rate would be achieved in the current fiscal year 2018/19.