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Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases
According to Information Officer Ishwor Kumar Humagain, a total of 275,246 kilograms of Chhurpi, amounting to Rs 485. 2 million were exported during this period (from mid-July to mid-December). This represents a 32 percent increase in volume compared to the same period of the previous FY.
Jan 07, 2026
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private ...
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private ...
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Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka...
Jan 07, 2026
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and ...
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and ...
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Hotels business thriving in Mulkot due to road connectivity
Hotels business thriving in Mulkot due to road connectivity
SINDHULI, Oct 31: Until a few years ago, tourists used to find it hard to get a moderate hotel to stay in Mulkot. Now, Mulkot offers around a dozen of standard hotels thanks to the link with the BP Highway. In fact, some more are also being constructed. According to Dirbu Singh Moktan, chairperson o...
Oct 31, 2019
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High interest rates alter composition of bank deposits
High interest rates alter composition of bank deposits
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The shortage of lendable fund in bank and financial institutions (BFIs) and their competition to get hold of longer-term money has altered the composition of deposits in the banking system.
Oct 31, 2019
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Lack of services at SEZ create dilemma among investors
Lack of services at SEZ create dilemma among investors
BUTWAL, Oct 31: Is industry first? Or services and facilities first? The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bhairahawa -- the country’s first and only economic zone -- seems to be lost in this dilemma.
Oct 31, 2019
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Birgunj customs falls 32% short of revenue target
Birgunj customs falls 32% short of revenue target
BIRGUNJ, Oct 31: Birgunj Customs Office -- the major custom point of the country -- has failed to collect targeted revenue in the first quarter of the current Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Oct 31, 2019
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Nepal, B’desh, India mull implementing BBIN motor vehicle deal without Bhutan
Nepal, B’desh, India mull implementing BBIN motor vehicle de...
KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Nepal, India and Bangladesh are mulling over putting into operation the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN) motor vehicle agreement even if Bhutan chooses to opt-out of the agreement.
Oct 31, 2019
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Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu-Beijing direct flight
Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu-Beijing direct flight
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Himalaya Airline's Kathmandu-Beijing flight H9 665 reached Beijing at 5:10 pm local time on Sunday.
Oct 27, 2019
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Himalaya Airlines starting direct flights to Beijing from today
Himalaya Airlines starting direct flights to Beijing from to...
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Himalaya Airlines is starting direct flights to Beijing, China from Sunday.
Oct 27, 2019
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Fewer foreign trekkers this season: Entrepreneurs
Fewer foreign trekkers this season: Entrepreneurs
POKHARA, Oct 27: Tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara say that they are disappointed by foreign tourist footfalls this season.
Oct 27, 2019
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300 tons of Chinese apples entering Nepal every day for Tihar
300 tons of Chinese apples entering Nepal every day for Tiha...
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Oct 27: Traders are importing some 300 tons of apples every day from China via Tatopani border over the past two weeks.
Oct 27, 2019
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Government eyes 80th rank in next year’s Doing Business Index
Government eyes 80th rank in next year’s Doing Business Inde...
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Upbeat with Nepal’s improvement in Doing Business Index of 2020 by 16 notches to 94th in global ranking, the government is setting a target of bringing the ranking below 80th position next year.
Oct 26, 2019