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.

Rs 600b more needed for reconstruction work: NRA CEO

Published On: September 17, 2018 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The CEO of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Sushil Gyewali says Rs 600 billion more is required to complete the reconstruction work.

Nada Auto Show concludes with business of Rs 1bln

Published On: September 17, 2018 07:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept. 17: The 'Nada Auto Show' held in the capital city concluded on Sunday with the business of around Rs 1 billion and massive publicity of the vehicles, mostly the cars, in the six-day long commercial show.

Nepse stretches winning streak to four days

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

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Stocks surged in the initial trading hours of the first session of the week. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed continuous rise to reach to an intraday high of over 1,270 points, gaining 25 points in the afternoon session. The benchmark index, however, retraced toward the closing hours, to close 11.69 points higher at 1,256.53 points.

Cashway, E9Pay in remittance pact

Published On: September 17, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 17:  E9PAY, the first remittance company of South Korea, and Nepali company Cashway Money Transfer has signed an agreement to remit money from South Korea to Nepal. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Hyuk Goo Jeon, CEO of E9PAY and Shailendra Upadhyay, CEO of Cashway, signed the agreement to this extent on behalf of their respective companies.

Upper Sanjen achieves 68 percent work progress

Published On: September 17, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Sept 17: Upper Sanjen Hydropower Project has achieved 68 percent progress in physical works, according to officials of the project. The project is being implemented by Sanjen Jalvidhyut Company Limited -- a subsidiary of Chilime Hydropower Company Limited. Chilime is promoted by Nepal Electricity Authority -- the state-owned power utility.

NFC performance not up to the mark: Agri ministry officials

Published On: September 17, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: National Farmers' Commission (NFC) spent Rs 81.7 million of the allocated Rs 94.5 million in Fiscal Year 2017/18.

Reforestation criteria not ready yet

Published On: September 17, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: A total of 194,480 trees will have to be cut down to build Second International Airport (SIA) in Nijgadh of Bara, according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA).

Farmers' Commission submits report to Agriculture Minister

Published On: September 16, 2018 09:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The National Farmers' Commission has submitted its second annual report of the fiscal year 2074/075 BS to the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development.

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has said that there was no alternative to building the Second International Airport (SIA) at Nijgadh, as proposed by the government, despite scorn from the environmental activists that building the airport will destroy trees.

EPF invests its Rs 287 billion in different sectors

Published On: September 16, 2018 06:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Employees' Provident Fund has invested Rs 287 billion or 98.34 percent of the total fund in different sectors.