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.

Menu of services along Manaslu trekking route set

Published On: September 15, 2018 07:55 AM NPT By: Narhari Sapkota

GORKHA, Sept 15: Following complaints from trekking guides and porters of discriminating rates based on personal acquaintance, lodges and restaurants along the Manaslu trekking route have decided that they will charge them uniform rates from now onwards. Likewise, they will also charge the trekkers uniform rates, by implementing a set menu.

NFC to bring 2000 goats, mountain goats for Dashain

Published On: September 15, 2018 07:17 AM NPT By: DEEPANJALI KHADKA

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The state-run Nepal Food Corporation (NFC) is planning to bring 2,000 goats and mountain goats from various parts of the country to the capital for the Dashain festival.

No all-weather road and power line to Hongshi-Shivam Cement

Published On: September 15, 2018 05:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Hongshi-Shivam Cement Pvt. Ltd., the largest cement factory in the country, started commercial operation in May but it's production remains below capacity due to lack of electricity supply and all-weather road access.

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA, Sept 14:  "Wow naturally Nepal, such a beauty of paradise and diversity." Kumar Subramaniam, a representative from the United Arab Emirates participating in the 41st edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart-2018, complimented a Nepali community home-stay service while inquiring about the service in the event.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The government has shortlisted six companies to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) of Nagdhunga (Kathmandu)-Dhulikhel (Kavre) metro rail project.

Pilgrims and tourists stranded in Mustang

Published On: September 14, 2018 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

MUSTANG, Sept 14: The pilgrims and tourists visiting Mustang district have been left at lurch as the Beni-Jomsom road section was disrupted due to flood and landslide.

Volkswagen to stop making iconic Beetle next summer

Published On: September 14, 2018 11:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press

DETROIT, Sept 14: After selling it on and off in the U.S. for nearly seven decades, Volkswagen has decided to squash its iconic Beetle.

Nepse closes week on a high

Published On: September 14, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Stocks witnessed significant strength since the beginning of trading on Thursday. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained more than 15 points in the first half of the day's trading.

No takers for Dolpa apples

Published On: September 14, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: BISHNU PRASAD DEVKOTA

DOLPA, Sept 14: ​Rangagaun village is known as 'apple capital' of Dolpa. And the village lives up to its reputation.

Fair price shops in three dozen places from Sept 28

Published On: September 14, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The government has announced plans to open fair price shops on the eve of festive season in various parts of the country from September 28.