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Dipping cardamom prices leave farmers worried

Published On: October 31, 2016 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

ILAM, Oct 31: Sudden slump in the price of cardamom has become a matter of concern for the farmers here. Cardamom is the second major cash crop after ginger in Ilam district.

Oil falls as non-OPEC yet to pledge concrete output steps

Published On: October 31, 2016 01:04 PM NPT By: Republica

TOKYO, Oct 31: Oil prices extended declines on Monday after non-OPEC producers made no specific commitment to join OPEC in limiting oil output levels to prop up prices, suggesting they wanted the oil producing group to solve its differences first.

Shortage of subsidized rice in Dolpa

Published On: October 30, 2016 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

DOLPA, Oct 30: With the Tihar, is in its third day, the shortage of rice to be provided by the government under the subsidy scheme has stolen the festive mood of the people of Dolpa.

Aussie delegation terms Nepal a safe tourist destination

Published On: October 30, 2016 01:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 30: An Australian delegation led by lawmaker Jing Lee returned home today after completing a weeklong visit.

Kailali banana farmers lose out to cheaper imports

Published On: October 29, 2016 09:38 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Oct 28: Farmers of Kailali are worried as their banana is not finding market because of cheaper Indian imports which have flooded the domestic market.

Oil imports

Published On: October 29, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The import of cooking oil during festive season is increasing by passing year. Each year Nepal imports cooking oil worth more than Rs 21 billion. Nepal imports different kinds of soya bean, sunflower, olive, palm, coconut, mustard oil during festive season from various countries of the world.