KATHMANDU, May 2: The Nepal 14th International Trade Fair and Cottage Industry Festival 2018 has concluded recording Rs 147.5 million worth of transactions.

BIRATNAGAR, May 2: Container train service was used for the first time to bring Nepal's third-country consignments for eastern Nepal from Kolkata port of India.

Unidentified group destroys banana plantations in Chitwan

Published On: May 2, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, May 2: An unidentified group destroyed banana plantations of 12 farmers in Bhateni in Kalika-6 of Chitwan district.

BANEPA, May 2: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation is planning to build an alternative airport in Kavrepalanchok district in order to reduce traffic congestion at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

POKHARA, May 2: Ghandruk village of Kaski district is offering special discounts to domestic tourists on the occasion of Annapurna Sanctuary Tourism Festival and Annapurna Marathon to be held next month.

NCC, IIA sign pact to promote trade and tourism

Published On: May 1, 2018 08:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 1: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and Indian Industries Association (IIA) have signed an agreement to work together for promotion of industries, trade and investment as well as tourism, a statement issued on Monday stated.

Smart Cell opens new center in Pokhara

Published On: May 1, 2018 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 1: Smart Cell has inaugurated a new center at New Road, Pokhara. Issuing a statement, the outlet was opened with a motive of providing services to its customers in Pokhara.

NRB expands definition of 'tourism' for lending

Published On: May 1, 2018 05:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 1: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has redefined the tourism sector to enable more areas under this category to get loans from the bank and financial institutions (BFIs).

Cable car service likely in Shivapur hills

Published On: May 1, 2018 05:37 AM NPT By: Republica

Shivapuri Eco Tourism and Cable Car Ltd is seeking govt nod to start construction.

SINDHUPALCHOWK, May 1: Earthquake victims in Sindhupalchowk have been increasingly attracted towards integrated settlement. The attraction is fueled by the benefits of such settlements and the strong bonding they have developed among themselves during their communal stay post-quake.