Oli, Modi to lay foundation stone for 900-MW Arun III

Published On: April 26, 2018 06:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are scheduled to jointly lay the foundation stone of the Arun III hydropower project during the latter's two-day state visit to Nepal beginning  May 11.

Average Nepali expected to earn US $1,004 this fiscal year

Published On: April 26, 2018 06:20 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, April 26: Each Nepali will earn an average of US $ 1,004 (Rs 106,333 as per Wednesday's exchange rate) in the current fiscal year, which ends in mid-July.

Post-quake reconstruction top priority of JICA cooperation

Published On: April 26, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been engaged in Nepal as a development partner of Nepal since 1969. The support, which mainly includes grant assistance, concessional loan and technical cooperation, has been on wide range of sectors with twin aim of helping Nepal achieve socio-economic development and promoting friendship between the two countries. JICA has also been on the forefront in helping Nepal for reconstruction after the 2015 earthquakes.

KATHMANDU, April 26: Gross Value Added (GVA) by hotel and restaurant sector has increased significantly over the past one and half decades, the National Accounts Statistics of Nepal (2017/18 Annual Estimates) shows.

Bihabar Tourism Festival beginning from April 28

Published On: April 26, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26: Kushadevi Area Development Committee is organizing Bihabar Tourism Festival in Bihabar area of Kavre on April 28-30.

'Coke Kham, Russia Jaam' scheme concludes

Published On: April 26, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 26: Coca-Cola in Nepal has said that it has concluded its 'Coke Kham, Russia Jaam' scheme.

Economic growth rate projected to be 5.89 %

Published On: April 25, 2018 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 25: The economic growth rate is projected to be 5.89 per cent in the current fiscal year.

Director Gyawali handed prize to winner Kyastha

Published On: April 25, 2018 12:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 25: Director of Nepal Republic Media, Shova Gyawali has handed a winner prize to Shankar Karna Kyastha, Principal of Glory School Madhyapur, Thimi on Tuesday.

Smuggling flourishing in Bhairahawa

Published On: April 25, 2018 04:39 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 25: A large amount of fake excise duty stickers entered Nepal through Bhairahawa customs point of Rupandehi a month ago clearing several checkpoints.  Police nabbed the vehicle carrying the fake stickers only after it reached Dhakdahi. Fake excise duty stickers worth around Rs 400,000 was seized from the vehicle. The stickers had the stamp of Inland Revenue Department.

KATHMANDU, April 25: The drop in revenue from import of readymade garments, and tobacco products and its raw materials in the first eight months of current fiscal year, i.e. from mid-July 2017 to mid-February 2018, has left government officials worried.