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Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicants left empty-handed
The bank and its IPO manager distributed shares on Friday. Out of 2.12 million applicants, only 143,917 investors received shares at the standard allotment of 10 shares per applicant.
Jan 09, 2026
Govt releases budget for 1,142 projects worth Rs 31.69 ...
Govt releases budget for 1,142 projects worth Rs 31.69 ...
Jan 09, 2026
NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs ...
NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs ...
Jan 08, 2026
NRB issues bonds for sixth time in 11 days for liquidit...
NRB issues bonds for sixth time in 11 days for liquidit...
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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
ECONOMY, Interview
‘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
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Only 4.41% capital spent in Q1 of FY2019/20
Only 4.41% capital spent in Q1 of FY2019/20
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The government has been able to achieve only 4.41% of capital expenditure progress in the first quarter of the current fiscal year – FY2019/20.
Oct 20, 2019
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IMF recommends Nepal to contain domestic demand pressures
IMF recommends Nepal to contain domestic demand pressures
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended the government to contain domestic demand pressures in the country that would allow safeguarding external stability and to maintain financial sector stability.
Oct 20, 2019
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NEA to sign performance agreement with staffers to control power leakage
NEA to sign performance agreement with staffers to control p...
KATHMANDU, Oct 20: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is planning to sign performance agreement with its staff to control power leakage and bring improvements in the service delivery and customer service.
Oct 20, 2019