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Construction of country’s major trade route delayed
Published On: September 8, 2018 07:37 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi
BIRGUNJ, Sept 8: Construction of the Birgunj-Pathalaiya road section, a major trade route of the country, has seen only 50 percent progress so far, although the deadline as per an agreement between the government and the construction companies has already expired.
Farmers continue to reel under shortage of chemical fertilizers
Published On: September 8, 2018 07:33 AM NPT By: Dilip Paudel
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Farmers in most parts of the country are now facing shortage of chemical fertilizers as the government has failed to ensure that the market demands are met. The shortage of fertilizers, at a time when farmers need it most while weeding their paddy fields, has left them worried.
Nepal set to get access to seven China ports
Published On: September 8, 2018 06:58 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal is finally set to get access to four sea ports via China, ending its sole dependence on India for transit access. This, according to government officials and private sector executives, gives Nepal better trade options and opens new avenues to begin trade through the northern neighbor.
'Let's make Visit Nepal Year 2020 a success'
Published On: September 7, 2018 08:02 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The government has urged the Nepal Tourism Board and the tourism organizations for their support to make the Visit Nepal Year 2020 a success.
Rupee slumps to record low against dollar
Published On: September 7, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The value of Nepali currency has plummeted to a record low against the US dollar in line with the Indian currency rout.
Nepse rebound stalls after volatile trading
Published On: September 7, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The stock market witnessed a highly volatile session on the last trading day of the week. The benchmark index Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index, which surged more than 13 points initially, pared its gains later to post a loss of more than 10 points in the afternoon.
Call for red carpet treatment to FDI in priority sectors
Published On: September 7, 2018 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Private sector leaders and economists have said that the government should roll out red carpet to foreign direct investors only after making sure that their investments do not compromise or affect national interests of the country.
Soaring fuel prices (with video)
Published On: September 6, 2018 07:33 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products on Wednesday. This is the fourth price hike after KP Sharma Oli was sworn in as the country’s prime minister in Feb 2018. Now petrol is dearer by Re 1, kerosene and diesel by Rs. 3 in every liter.
Govt at work to introduce one-door policy
Published On: September 6, 2018 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav today said that the government was at work to introduce one-door policy in a bid to attract foreign investment.
USD reaches all time high Rs 115.11
Published On: September 6, 2018 01:28 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 6: A US dollar (USD) has reached an all time high of Rs. 115. 11 on Thursday.
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