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.

Yeti Airlines brings third ATR 72-500

Published On: September 19, 2018 02:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Yeti Airlines has added third ATR 72-500 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft has received 9N-ALN call-sign from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, according to a statement issued by the private carrier.

MAKWANPUR, Sept 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ishwar Pokharel has stressed on the need of carrying out works regarding the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Madhesh Fast-track within the deadline, describing this project as the bedrock of the country's development.

Rs 120 b revenue collected in first two months: FinMin Khatiwada

Published On: September 18, 2018 04:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept18: Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada has ruled out the full-fledged budget until the half-yearly review is done on the current fiscal budget.

Saudi Arabia invests $1B to build electric car in U.S.

Published On: September 18, 2018 12:45 PM NPT By: Agencies

Sept. 18: Saudi Arabia plans to invest $1 billion in Lucid Motors, an electric car company that may be a potential competitor with Tesla.

NOC hikes fuel prices

Published On: September 18, 2018 08:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene from Monday night, September 17, yet again. This is the fourth hike after the KP Sharma Oli led government came into power.

Festive scheme on Mahindra tractors

Published On: September 18, 2018 07:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Agni Incorporated, the authorized distributor of Mahindra Automobiles and Tractors, has launched a scheme named 'Chad Parwa Ko Yo Prasanga, Mahindra Tractor Kinda Aba Pariwar Danga'.

Madan Kharel appointed executive chairman of NAC

Published On: September 18, 2018 07:51 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The government has appointed Madan Kharel as the executive chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC). Kharel, a former managing director of the NAC, returns to the helm of the national flag carrier after a gap of three years. He was inducted to the board of directors of the NAC two days back only.

Buses for Dashain: Bookings to start Thursday

Published On: September 18, 2018 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: With the Dashain festival nearing, bus entrepreneurs have decided to open bookings from Thursday. Transport entrepreneurs agreed to do so after the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) agreed to address their demands of revising transport fares and unfreezing their bank accounts.

NEPSE sees slight fall

Published On: September 17, 2018 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The domestic stock market that closed with the records of a double-digit rise on Sunday, the first trading day of the week, suffered a slight fall today.

Raghuganga hydropower project construction begins

Published On: September 17, 2018 08:54 AM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Sept 17: The infrastructure building of Raghuganga hydropower project with the capacity of 40 MW has begun.