KATHMANDU, March 22: Cottage and Small Industry Development Committee (CSDB) has announced to organize 29th National Industrial Products & Technology Exhibition in Kathmandu from March 23 to 27.

KATHMANDU, March 22: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has told commercial banks to come up within three days commitment to open branch offices in 116 local units where they have become reluctant to expand their presence so far.

WB approves Rs 20.6b credit for public financial management

Published On: March 21, 2018 05:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The World Bank Group has approved a US$ 200 million (equivalent to Rs 20.6 billion) credit to the government to improve public financial management.

Rising imports show robust growth in construction sector

Published On: March 21, 2018 08:59 AM NPT By: Ayam Shrestha

KATHMANDU, March 21: There has been a steep rise in import of construction materials and industrial raw materials over the past two years. This indicates the construction and man ufacturing sector of the nation has at least been vibrant. A report published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) suggests that the import of these materials has increased by more than double in the past two years.

Nabil Foundation to support corneal transplant

Published On: March 21, 2018 08:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nabil Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal Eye Program, Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology (NEP TIO) on Tuesday for the treatment of patients deprived of eyesight due to cornea problems.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the landlocked countries and least developed countries have become unrestricted market for trade of other countries.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Trade and Export Promotion Center (TEPC) has said that Nepali traders are indulging in under-invoicing at customs points while exporting hand-knotted carpet to China, raising suspicion of money laundering and tax evasion by the carpet industry.

Upper Karnali works yet to resume

Published On: March 21, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Govinda KC

DAILEKH, March 21: All works at the construction site of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project have been affected for more than a month.

Trekking route explored in Pokhara’s periphery

Published On: March 20, 2018 07:54 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, March 20: Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) Western Regional Association has introduced a new trekking route from the popular Fewa Lake for tourists willing to experience the beautiful view of Annapurna mountain range, paragliding flights from Sarangkot and the local lifestyle of the villagers.

OBOR delegates call on FNCCI president

Published On: March 20, 2018 07:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 20: A Chinese delegation led by Shu Ya, founder of One Belt One Road (OBOR) International Trade and Investment Platform, met with Bhawani Rana, president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), on Monday.