A senior CAAN officer stated, “We aim to launch flights between Dhaka and Pokhara within two months, starting with at least one flight per week.” Both Air Astra and Bangladesh Airlines have shown interest, with a study underway to assess the potential business on the Pokhara-Dhaka route.

Govt built fewer public infrastructures this year

Published On: May 28, 2018 06:37 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government built fewer public infrastructures this year compared to last year, although there has been some progress in the reconstruction of public offices and utilities damaged by the earthquakes of 2015, says the new economic survey unveiled by the government on Sunday.

Nepse extends losses as budget day nears

Published On: May 28, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: The stock market prolonged its losses further as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index lost 17.81 points to close at 1,300.41 points on Sunday. The first trading day of the week witnessed a constant decline of the index which dropped 1.35 percent at the close.

Buddha Air to fly two times a week to Varanasi

Published On: May 28, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Buddha Air has said that was increasing flights to the historic and religious city of Varanasi from June 29 to two flights every week.

KWIK'S potato chips now in new packaging

Published On: May 28, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: CG Foods Nepal has launched KWIK's potato chips in a new 'Friendship Pack'.

Qatar Air observes Iftar dinner with dignitaries

Published On: May 28, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Qatar Airways celebrated the month of Ramadan by observing the Iftar dinner with distinguished guests from different sectors of Nepal.

'Panchakanya tanks in high demand in India'

Published On: May 28, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Panchakanya Steels has said that demand for its 304-food grade vertical and horizontal tanks along with stainless steel 316-graded tanks, which were launched six months ago, is increasing in Indian cities.

KATHMANDU, May 27: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada presented the economic survey of the current fiscal year and annual status review of public enterprises in the meeting.

KATHMANDU, May 27: The budget for current fiscal year 2018-2019 will be presented on May 29, Tuesday 4:00 PM.

CAAN warns paragliding companies in Pokhara

Published On: May 27, 2018 10:40 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, May 27: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has warned paragliding companies of action if they act against the laws and regulations of the CAAN. The authority has also warned both pilots and companies of canceling their license if they continue to breach the regulations.

KATHMANDU, May 27: Small and medium-size civil contractors have accused the big contractors of tarnishing the image of the sector by not doing their work in time and by lobbying bureaucrats to land  contracts.