NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barshaman Pun has said that there were immense potentialities for the construction of waterways in Koshi, Gandaki, Narayani and Karnali rivers.

Locals donate 50 ropani of land

Published On: September 25, 2018 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

PANCHTHAR, Sept 25: Locals in Phidim of Paanchthar district have donated a total of 50 ropani of land for the construction of stadium free of cost. A total of 10 locals donated such area of land for the same.

Ford executive says may boost production in China to avoid tariffs

Published On: September 25, 2018 02:00 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

UNITED STATES, Sept 25: Ford is looking at speeding up plans to build more Lincoln models in Chinese plants amid the growing trade war with the United States that has made US exports less attractive, a senior executive said Monday.

China says can't hold US trade talks with 'knife to the throat'

Published On: September 25, 2018 01:00 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS

CHINA, Sept 25: China said on Tuesday it was impossible to hold trade talks with the United States while Washington is imposing tariffs that are like "holding a knife to someone's throat".

Tea industrialists seek amendment to Labor Act

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:48 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Sept 25: Tea industrialists of eastern Nepal have reiterated that they would not be able to implement new wage structure fixed by the government.

Dabur Nepal, ICIMOD to partner

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Dabur Nepal Pvt Ltd and International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to contribute toward sustainable mountain development through responsible business practices.

10th Kapilvastu Festival from Dec 4

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Kapilvastu Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing 10th Kapilvastu Festival from December 4. The event, which will continue for two weeks, is being organized with objective of promoting agriculture and tourism as the mainstays of development of Kapilvastu district.

'Mahindra Adventure' launched

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a part of Mahindra Group, has announced the launch of 'Mahindra Adventure' -- a unique experiential marketing initiatives in Nepal, along with the flag off of Summit Drive-2018 to the Everest Base Camp, the automobile maker said in a statement on Monday.

MCC official hopeful Nepal, India will resolve differences soon

Published On: September 25, 2018 09:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: An official of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) -- an aid agency of the United States -- on Monday said that she was hopeful that Nepal and India will work out a resolution on the matters of financing and mode of operation of the second cross border line between the two neighbors.

KATHMANDU, Sept 25: The government is scrapping subsidized loan scheme meant for earthquake survivors to rebuild their houses destroyed in the 2015 earthquakes from mid-October.