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Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
Jan 16, 2026
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
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...
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Nepal’s political heat rises: Oli and Deuba under pressure, Dahal stays ‘cool’
EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC
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Employees against splitting CAAN
Employees against splitting CAAN
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Leaders of trade unions at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) have warned of padlocking the offices of the aviation regulator if the decision to split CAAN to two entities is not rolled back.
Jan 01, 2020
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Economic trends: Bright spots and malaise
Economic trends: Bright spots and malaise
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: The year 2019 was a mixed bag for the country's economy. There were some bright spots in the economy, notably the robust growth momentum. However, some problems continued to plague the economy. The year also offered a hope for the New Year 2020 as the progress in at least three nat...
Jan 01, 2020
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20 development projects that will be watched in 2020
20 development projects that will be watched in 2020
In 2020, two national pride projects – Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project and Gautam Buddha International Airport project – are set to be completed. The construction of some other promising projects will kick-off. Authorities will have to expedite works for some projects amid their looming deadlines...
Jan 01, 2020
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Issue new map including India-encroached territories: Joint Houses panel
Issue new map including India-encroached territories: Joint...
KATHMANDU, Jan 1: A joint House committee on Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of State’s Directive Principles, Polices and Responsibilities has directed the government to issue a new political map of the country by including the Indian-encroached Nepali areas including Limpiyadhura.
Jan 01, 2020
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Four-lane road in Gaighat near completion
Four-lane road in Gaighat near completion
UDAYAPUR, Dec 30 : The construction of a four-lane road in Gaighat – the district headquarters of Udayapur – is nearing completion.
Dec 31, 2019
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Tourism ministers of four foreign nations to attend VNY opening
Tourism ministers of four foreign nations to attend VNY open...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31 : Tourism ministers from four countries will grace the inaugural ceremony of Visit Nepal year (VNY) 2020 to be held at Dasharath Stadium on Wednesday.
Dec 31, 2019
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Government to buy 5,000 quintals more paddy in Nepalgunj
Government to buy 5,000 quintals more paddy in Nepalgunj
NEPALGUNJ, Dec 31: The Bheri zonal office of Food Management and Trading Company Ltd (FMTC) has said that it would increase paddy procurement quota by 5,000 quintals this season.
Dec 31, 2019
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Nepse stretches sideways movement with modest gain
Nepse stretches sideways movement with modest gain
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded flat in early trading on Monday. However, a steady advance after mid-session saw the index recoup its previous day's losses. The benchmark index eventually ended the session 5.53 points higher at 1,167.95 points.
Dec 31, 2019
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Chengdu Int'l Railway Port wants Nepal to launch its pavilion there
Chengdu Int'l Railway Port wants Nepal to launch its pavilio...
CHENGDU, Dec 30: The Chengdu International Railway Port which has established a new model of the modern service industry in Sichuan Free Trade Zone, has wished for Nepal to set up a National Pavilion there as other countries have done. At present, this port has allotted space for six pavilions of di...
Dec 31, 2019
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'Trans-Himalayan connectivity crucial for Nepal's development'
'Trans-Himalayan connectivity crucial for Nepal's developmen...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwar Pokharel said on Monday that trans-Himalayan connectivity is key to Nepal's development and prosperity.
Dec 31, 2019