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Govt fails to abide by its own rule of budget transfers this year too
Almost every year, the government breaches its own rules in relation to the budget transfers under various pretexts. In FY 2024/25 too, funds of Rs 2.51 billion were transferred including the amounts for grant subsidies for farmers producing milk and sugarcane during mid-July and mid-October.
Jan 08, 2026
Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases
Yak chew exports via Mechi Customs increases
Jan 07, 2026
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private ...
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private ...
Jan 07, 2026
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka...
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka...
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Nepali citizens may need up to $15,000 bond for US tourist visa
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5Kulman Ghising resigns as minister, announces full-time entry into politics
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Nepse inches lower for second straight day
Nepse inches lower for second straight day
KATHMANDU, Oct 22 : The local bourse opened Monday's trading on a flat note and hovered around 1,133 points in morning trading.
Oct 22, 2019
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PM Oli lays foundation stone for Nepal's first-ever tunnel project (with photos)
PM Oli lays foundation stone for Nepal's first-ever tunnel p...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has laid the foundation stone for Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel way on Monday.
Oct 21, 2019
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Malaysian employers in Kathmandu: Nepalis now can fly to Malaysia at zero cost
Malaysian employers in Kathmandu: Nepalis now can fly to Mal...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: Representatives of Malaysian employment companies are currently in Kathmandu to resume the employment process that remained halted for one and a half years.
Oct 21, 2019
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Rs 250 million allocated for providing free vocational training
Rs 250 million allocated for providing free vocational train...
KATHMANDU, Oct 21: The Foreign Employment Board has allocated a budget of Rs 250 million for providing free vocational training to youths.
Oct 21, 2019
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After maize, armyworm destroys paddy and millet
After maize, armyworm destroys paddy and millet
KHOTANG, Oct 21: The outbreak of armyworm is seen in different places of Halesi Tuwachung Municipality in Khotang district where millet and paddy have been planted. Before this, the pest destroyed maize in the same municipality.
Oct 21, 2019
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Farmers still awaiting Rs 8.5m government grant
Farmers still awaiting Rs 8.5m government grant
SIRAHA, Oct 21: Farmers who sold sugarcane to Himalaya Sugar Mills situated in Naraha Rural Municipality-3 of Siraha district are yet to receive payment of Rs 8.5 million.
Oct 21, 2019
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‘There is a talent gap in AI in the West, and Nepal is not different’
‘There is a talent gap in AI in the West, and Nepal is not d...
Bülent Uyaniker, director of academic affairs and senior AI researcher at Fusemachines, an artificial intelligence talent and education solutions company, leads the AI curriculum research and development team at the company. The curriculum with an input of his experience of over 20 years as data sci...
Oct 21, 2019
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Nepse edges lower in dull trading
Nepse edges lower in dull trading
KATHMANDU: Sunday's trading lacked any charm as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index wavered along the opening level initially and traded slightly in the red in the latter trading hours. The benchmark index dropped around 4 points at mid-session and flattened thereafter. The index closed the day a...
Oct 21, 2019
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Himalaya Airlines to operate direct flight to Beijing from Oct 27
Himalaya Airlines to operate direct flight to Beijing from O...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Himalaya Airlines will be conducting direct flight between Kathmandu and Beijing from October 27.
Oct 20, 2019
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NRNA to help govt in promotion of Visit Nepal 2020
NRNA to help govt in promotion of Visit Nepal 2020
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The Nepal government and Non-Resident Nepali Association agreed to jointly launch a campaign to promote Visit Nepal 2020.
Oct 20, 2019