KATHMANDU, June 20: Nepal officially started building the Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway in 2017. The government recently announced it is to build a railway line along the same  route,  extending all the way to Raxaul across the Indian border.

KATHMANDU, June 20: Forum for Protection of Consumer Rights Nepal has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court, seeking an order to the government for allowing larger passenger and cargo vehicles on BP Highway.

NRB under pressure to tame bank rates at desired level

Published On: June 20, 2018 04:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: The central bank is under immense pressure to tame the sky-rocketing interest rates at the ‘desired level’ amid shortage of lendable fund in the banking industry as it prepares to unveil monetary policy for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2018/19.

Tourism minister criticized for Canada trip

Published On: June 20, 2018 03:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: After being appointed as the Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Rabindra Adhikari has been often credited for being more diligent toward his job than his predecessors.

Nepse sheds 9 points

Published On: June 20, 2018 03:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: The Nepali stock market pared all its gains from the last trading day with a gradual decline throughout Tuesday's session. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index finished near its session low at 1,226.18 points – a drop of 8.97 points compared to Monday.

Everest Bank inaugurates new branch at Sitapaila

Published On: June 20, 2018 03:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: With the objective of expanding its network to every corner of the country, Everest Bank has opened a new branch at Sitapaila in Kathmandu.

Reliance Life Insurance launches new products

Published On: June 20, 2018 03:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Reliance Life Insurance has come up with a new product, Reliance Term Plan, for individuals aged 16 years and above. The plan aims to provide financial stability and protection to family members of the policy holder at a nominal affordable premium, according to a statement issued by the company.

Himalaya Airlines ferries PM and his entourage to China

Published On: June 20, 2018 03:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and his delegation to China left for Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, on Himalaya Airlines' Airbus A320.

Sugar mills the next target of Home minister

Published On: June 19, 2018 03:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Sugar mills that have been delaying payment to sugarcane producers are next in line to face action from Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa, according to the ministry.

Qatar Airways starts flights to Mykonos island of Greece

Published On: June 19, 2018 02:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Qatar Airways has announced its flights to Mykonos of Greece. Issuing a statement on Monday, Nepal office of Qatar Airways said that the airline will provide seasonal direct service to the Greek island four times a week from Doha by an Airbus A320 until September 30 this year.