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Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
Jan 16, 2026
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Jan 16, 2026
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
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Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Algorithmic Disruption
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4NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–old guard leadership battle
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PAC instructs govt to suspend bidding for supplying excise duty stickers
PAC instructs govt to suspend bidding for supplying excise d...
KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The Public Accounts Committee of Federal Parliament has directed the government to suspend the bidding for supplying the excise duty stickers immediately.
Nov 08, 2019
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Japanese delegation arriving in Nepal to explore cooperation in areas of agriculture
Japanese delegation arriving in Nepal to explore cooperation...
KATHMANDU, Nov 8: A 25-member delegation from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), including agricultural experts and business persons, is visiting Nepal from November 10 to 16 on an official visit.
Nov 08, 2019
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Nepal set to unlock World Bank’s Forest Carbon Money
Nepal set to unlock World Bank’s Forest Carbon Money
KATHMANDU, Nov 8: After decade-long preparations, Nepal is set to sign a deal next month with World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) unlocking potentials to attract up to US$ 45 million until 2025. The Emissions Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) will help the government, communities...
Nov 08, 2019
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Police arrest veteran businessman Roop Jyoti over alleged housing procurement scam
Police arrest veteran businessman Roop Jyoti over alleged ho...
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Veteran businessman Roop Jyoti has been arrested on Thursday evening.
Nov 07, 2019
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NAC studying seven new destinations
NAC studying seven new destinations
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is conducting market research on seven international destinations as it plans to spread wings further in the international market.
Nov 07, 2019
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After price reduction, Udayapur Cement sees sales double
After price reduction, Udayapur Cement sees sales double
UDAYAPUR, Nov 7: The sale of Gaida cement – a product of Udayapur Cement Industry Ltd – has gone up after the state-owned company reduced its price by Rs 25 per sack (of 50 kg).
Nov 07, 2019
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Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes new directive for electricity tariff
Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes new directive for...
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: The Electricity Regulatory Commission has drafted a directive to streamline fixing of electricity tariff by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), amid ongoing scuffle between the state-owned power utility and industrialists on the rationale of paying premium charge dues on commercial...
Nov 07, 2019
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Rhino Park to be constructed in Meghauli to promote tourism
Rhino Park to be constructed in Meghauli to promote tourism
CHITWAN, Nov 7: There are plans to develop ‘Meghauli Rhino Park’ in Meghauli, a popular tourist destination in Chitwan district. As per information given by tourism expert Biswa Raj Subedi, a detailed project report (DPR) is prepared for construction of the park that will cost estimated Rs 210 milli...
Nov 07, 2019
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Gold price sees marginal decline amid hopes of US-China trade deal
Gold price sees marginal decline amid hopes of US-China trad...
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: The price of gold fell by Rs 600 on a single day to Rs 70,200 per tola (11.664 grams) on Wednesday.
Nov 07, 2019
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Nepse inches lower as buyers hold back
Nepse inches lower as buyers hold back
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded slightly higher in Wednesday morning but quickly surrendered its gains by the first trading hour. Subsequently, Nepse traded the latter trading hours in red, only slightly off its opening level. The bourse closed the session at 1,138.02 points...
Nov 07, 2019