Foreign dependence on agri goods shoots up

Published On: January 17, 2018 07:41 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 17: The country's dependence on other countries for agricultural goods, despite plentiful production possibilities within the country, has been ever increasing.

Small-scale farmers quitting tea farming

Published On: January 16, 2018 12:25 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 16: Many small-scale tea farmers of Jhapa are leaving the profession due to rising cost of production, a decline in the price of green leaves, and frequent pest attack in a tea garden, among other reasons.

Foreign employment saving bond fails to attract migrant workers

Published On: January 16, 2018 08:11 AM NPT By: Republica

Only 5.65 percent of bond subscribed: NRB

All proposals for agri-tourism grant disqualified

Published On: January 16, 2018 05:45 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar

Vegetables Development Directorate publishing notice for proposals again

Foreign employment saving bond fails to attract migrant workers

Published On: January 16, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: Republica

Only 5.65 percent of the bond subscribed: NRB

Nepal, B'desh, India agree procedures for vehicle movement

Published On: January 16, 2018 03:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: In what is described as giving momentum to sub-regional motor vehicle agreement, Nepal, India and Bangladesh have agreed on the text of operating procedures for passenger vehicle movement in the sub-region under the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) signed in June 2015.

Pioneer launches new Nissan Terrano

Published On: January 16, 2018 01:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Pioneer Moto Corp, the sole authorized distributor of Nissan Motor Co Ltd,  has launched the new Nissan Terrano in the Nepali market.

Contractors, officials collude to steal Rs 8-14 billion

Published On: January 15, 2018 11:40 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

In Nepal, half a dozen contractors exercise monopoly over construction contracts. The cartel holds sway over entire construction administration and political sector. They huddle together before bidding for large infrastructure projects.  A report by Public Procurement Monitoring Office under Prime Minister's Office has exposed their workings.

Govt close to achieving H1 revenue targets

Published On: January 15, 2018 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Revenue collection improved significantly in the last two weeks of the sixth month of Fiscal Year 2017/18 that ended on Sunday, government officials say.

RASUWA, Jan 15: China is stopping movement of cargo containers from the Rasuwagadhi customs point for a week starting Monday, citing Lhosar celebration.