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Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000 tourists
There is an increasing presence of tourists visiting the Gosainkunda area having historical and religious importance, as well as the panoramic Langtang region.
Jan 16, 2026
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Jan 15, 2026
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
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Gagan Thapa confident that EC will recognise party leadership by Saturday
Gen Z movement slams bid to give clean chit to Rabi Lamichhane
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4Thapa-led NC reach EC to update executive records
5Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareholders
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Drop in rice production likely to hit national economy
Drop in rice production likely to hit national economy
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: A noticeable fall in the rice production this year is likely to beat national economy. Experts predict that it would have its implications on the Gross Domestic Product.
Jan 04, 2020
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IBN shortlists proposals for 14 projects worth $11.88 billion showcased in Investment Summ...
IBN shortlists proposals for 14 projects worth $11.88 billio...
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) has said that it has completed prequalification process of 14 out of a total of 50 projects showcased during the Nepal Investment Summit 2019 held in March.
Jan 04, 2020
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Paddy output down 1% in current fiscal year from record high
Paddy output down 1% in current fiscal year from record high
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Paddy production in the current Fiscal Year 2019/20 has declined by one percentage point, or 59,000 tons, to 5.55 million tons, according to a government projection.
Jan 04, 2020
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Electricity bill gives licensing authority for projects below 3MW to local bodies
Electricity bill gives licensing authority for projects belo...
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The Electricity Act, 2076 Bill has proposed delegating the authority to issue license for the construction and operation of electricity projects up to the capacity of 3 megawatt to the local level governments.
Jan 04, 2020
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Former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurates Rs 120-million resort in Sindhuli
Former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurates Rs 120-...
SINDHULI, Jan 4: Targeting Visit Nepal Year (VNY), Chetana Village Resort has come into operation at Khaniya Kharka in the district. Operator of the resort, Yadav Humagain said the total investment for the resort stood at Rs 120 million.
Jan 04, 2020
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Gold hits new record of Rs 74,500 a tola
Gold hits new record of Rs 74,500 a tola
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The price of gold has hit a new record of Rs 74,500 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Friday.
Jan 04, 2020
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Govt inks deal to ensure clearance of all dues to sugarcane farmers by Jan 21
Govt inks deal to ensure clearance of all dues to sugarcane...
KATHMANDU, Jan 4: The agitating sugarcane farmers have called off their protest following a five-point agreement with the government Friday.
Jan 04, 2020
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34 domestic airport runways blacktopped
34 domestic airport runways blacktopped
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Of the total 55 domestic airports currently in operation across the country, the runways of 34 airports have been blacktopped.
Jan 03, 2020
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Govt, cane farmers ink five-point deal, farmers to receive dues by Jan 21
Govt, cane farmers ink five-point deal, farmers to receive d...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Agitating sugarcane farmers and the government on Friday evening reached a five-point agreement regarding outstanding payments to be received by the farmers from the sugar mill owners.
Jan 03, 2020
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Annapurna Sugar Mill pays Rs 5 million dues to farmers, vows to clear all by second week o...
Annapurna Sugar Mill pays Rs 5 million dues to farmers, vows...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: The owner of Annapurna Sugar Mill Rakesh Agrawal has informed the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) that a total of Rs 5 million due amount has been paid to the sugarcane farmers on Thursday and Friday.
Jan 03, 2020