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.

Buddha Air to fly to Delhi from Nepalgunj starting March 1

Published On: June 5, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, June 5: Buddha Air has officially announced that it would start scheduled flights between Nepalgunj and New Delhi from March 1, 2019.

ILAM, Jun 4: Locals knew no bounds of happiness when they saw an aircraft landing at Falgunanda Sukilumba Airport in the district headquarters of Ilam.

KATHMANDU, June 4: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply, Matrika Yadav, has said the government increased the prices of petroleum products not by will, but it was a compulsion.

FNCCI veep urges int'l biz community to invest in Nepal

Published On: June 4, 2018 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 4: Chandra Prasad Dhakal, vice president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has urged foreign investors to invest in Nepal, stating that favorable business environment has been created in the country with for formation of a stable government.

Civil Bank supports Damak school

Published On: June 4, 2018 09:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 4: Civil Bank Ltd has provided school furniture to Mahalaxmi Adharbhut School, Damak, under its corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Construction company has already received three deadline extensions

Budget will create 400,000 new jobs: FinMin

Published On: June 4, 2018 08:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 4: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada claimed that the budget is in favor of all-round development of the country. Khatiwada expressed his belief that the budget will help lead the country toward socialism through prosperity.

DAOs sending lists of defaulter contractors to govt

Published On: June 4, 2018 07:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 4: Following instruction from the government to take action against construction companies defaulting on their work, District Administration Offices across the country are acting tough against them. The district authorities have been sending names and details of such companies to the federal government.

Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 concludes on positive note

Published On: June 4, 2018 04:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 4: Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM) 2018 concluded in Kathmandu on Sunday.

KATHMANDU: The sole equity market of Nepal came under pressure throughout the trading session on Sunday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply on the first hour of trading and declined further after it failed its attempt to pullback mid-day. Eventually, the index lost 33.71 points, or 2.58 percent, to end the day at 1,273.95 points.