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Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent
The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
Jan 17, 2026
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Jan 17, 2026
Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Jan 16, 2026
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
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Strengthening community preparedness key to reducing earthquake impact
EC recognizes Gagan Thapa-led faction as official NC
3Deuba-led NC threatens nationwide protests if EC ruling goes against it
4National Earthquake Safety Day being observed today
5Guinness Record holder Sunar receives Honorary Doctorate in Sports Science
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Over 29,000 tourists enter Nepal from Rasuwagadhi in 10 months
Over 29,000 tourists enter Nepal from Rasuwagadhi in 10 mont...
RASUWA, Nov 4: Over 29,000 tourists from China and other countries have entered Nepal via Rasuwagadhi customs point in the past 10 months.
Nov 04, 2019
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Stocks inch lower in thin trading
Stocks inch lower in thin trading
KATHMANDU: Local stocks began week's trading on a feeble footing as the bourse traded in red throughout Sunday's trading session. After trading flat in the morning, the equity market came under some pressure and witnessed a slight decline in the latter trading hours. The index ended the day down 6.8...
Nov 04, 2019
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Province 1 spends just four percent of development budget in 1st quarter
Province 1 spends just four percent of development budget in...
BIRATNAGAR, Nov 4: The capital expenditure of Province 1 in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (2076/2077) stood at only around four percent, according to the Office of the Financial Comptroller General (OFCG), Biratnagar.
Nov 04, 2019
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Ghising urges private sector to join hands with NEA in its efforts to maintain energy effi...
Ghising urges private sector to join hands with NEA in its e...
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Kulman Ghising has urged the private sector to join hands with the NEA in its efforts to maintain energy efficiency effectively.
Nov 03, 2019
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NRB relaxes bank loan to cheer up first-time home buyers
NRB relaxes bank loan to cheer up first-time home buyers
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: There is good news to cheer first-time home buyers up: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has restricted bank and financial institutions (BFIs) from raising the monthly repayment installment for home loans provided to such borrowers.
Nov 03, 2019
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Faulty paddy seeds haunt far-west farmers
Faulty paddy seeds haunt far-west farmers
DHANGADHI, Nov 3: Farmers in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts have been at the receiving end as they have been provided with faulty seeds of Garima variety of paddy.
Nov 03, 2019
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Biratnagar ICP starting full-fledged operation from Dec
Biratnagar ICP starting full-fledged operation from Dec
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: The country’s second integrated check post (ICP) in Biratnagar is set to come into full operation from the next month, as the infrastructure in the Nepali side is at the final stage of construction, according to Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board.
Nov 03, 2019
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After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers
After 5-month slump, Tihar gives some respite to jewelers
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Gold traders have sold gold worth nearly Rs 7 billion during Tihar festival this year. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold jewelry and ornaments were in high demand during the festival.
Nov 03, 2019
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Dhading farmers turn to quail farming
Dhading farmers turn to quail farming
DHADING, Nov 3: Farmers in Dhading district, after suffering losses in poultry, have turned to quail (battai) farming. They find it easier to rear quail for both eggs and meat, and they are relieved from selling to the middleman.
Nov 03, 2019
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Executive directors of the World Bank Group praise Nepal’s progress
Executive directors of the World Bank Group praise Nepal’s p...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: A delegation of nine executive directors out of a total of 25 along with two alternative executive directors of the World Bank Group Executive Directors (EDs) visited Nepal from October 29 to November 1.
Nov 02, 2019