Parsa wheat farmers facing huge losses

Published On: April 18, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 18: Wheat farmers of Parsa fear that they will not be able to recover even their cost of production this season. Pre-monsoon rains have compounded woes for farmers who were not getting suitable returns on their investment.

KATHMANDU, April 18: It has been revealed that four projects under the Ministry of Agricultural, Land Management and Cooperatives having a combined budget of Rs 18.29 billion spent nearly Rs 2 billion for consultation services.

Photo exhibition to promote tourism kicks off

Published On: April 18, 2018 04:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The Honorary Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Nepal has organized a special exhibition celebrating the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina in pictures to promote tourism of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Clear TV 'providing 250 plus channels'

Published On: April 18, 2018 03:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Subisu Cablenet has said that its Clear TV service is providing 250 plus channels including more than 60 channels. Issuing a statement, Subsiu Cablenet said that Clear TV Service is now available at Rs 1,999 only.

Way cleared up to Camp 2 for Everest climbers

Published On: April 17, 2018 08:07 PM NPT By: Radha Dhungana

SOLUKHUMBU, April 18: The completion of repair and maintenance work of trails up to Camp 2 of Mount Everest has opened the way for climbers to scale the world's highest peak this season.

OAG finds discrepancies in Bouddhanath stupa reconstruction

Published On: April 17, 2018 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 17: Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has said that Bouddhanath Area Development Committee (BADC) used 16.42 kg more gold than the accepted norms for reconstruction of Bouddhanath Stupa.

Farmers making big money after switching to herbs farming

Published On: April 17, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Arjun Oli

NEPALGUNJ, April 17: A large number of farmers in the villages around Nepalgunj are overjoyed with their new-found love. They have switched to herbs farming. And this has brought significant change in their lives.

KATHMANDU, April 17: The World Bank has said that Nepal must create 240,000 jobs a year to maintain its employment rate.

Probe Rs 130m embezzlement at Sajha Prakashan: OAG

Published On: April 17, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Bishnu Prasad Aryal

KATHMANDU, April 17: A report published by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) shows that officials at Sajha Prakashan gobbled up Rs 130.3 million by selling books printed by Janak Education Materials Center (JEMC) in the year 2074 BS (2017/18).

Jajarkot locals forced to pay higher prices for fuel

Published On: April 17, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Janak KC

JAJARKOT, April 17: Mukti Basnet Oil Suppliers of Jajarkot has not been able to operate petrol refilling pump in the district despite receiving license from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) 16 months ago.