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Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019
SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protection.
Jan 17, 2026
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 p...
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 p...
Jan 17, 2026
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stand...
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stand...
Jan 17, 2026
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
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ECONOMY
Tourism ministry asks subordinate bodies to be active on social media
Tourism ministry asks subordinate bodies to be active on soc...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, in an attempt to engage with the people far and wide, has directed its subordinate bodies to make the utmost use of social media.
Aug 22, 2019
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Vegetable and rice worth Rs 15 billion imported
Vegetable and rice worth Rs 15 billion imported
BUTWAL, Aug 22: Though the government statistics have shown that every year the production of vegetables is increasing, the import of vegetables has not reduced.
Aug 22, 2019
ECONOMY
Chinese Ambassador Yanqi calls on Finance Minister Dr Khatiwada
Chinese Ambassador Yanqi calls on Finance Minister Dr Khatiw...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Minister for Finance Dr Yubraj Khatiwada, and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi, held a meeting on Wednesday.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Beijing appeals to US to ‘meet China halfway’ on trade
Beijing appeals to US to ‘meet China halfway’ on trade
BEIJING, Aug 21: Beijing appealed to Washington on Wednesday to “meet China halfway” and end a tariff war after President Donald Trump said Americans might need to endure economic pain to achieve longer-term benefits.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Minister Pun urges Japanese govt for investment in energy sector
Minister Pun urges Japanese govt for investment in energy se...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Barshaman Pun, has urged the Japanese government to further invest in Nepal's energy and water resource.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency
Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency
TEHRAN, Aug 21: Iran’s president sent a bill to parliament Wednesday that would cut four zeroes from the value of the Islamic Republic’s sanctions-battered currency, the rial, as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY, WORLD
Exclusive: Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong listing amid protests - sources
Exclusive: Alibaba postpones up to $15 billion Hong Kong lis...
HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Aug 21: China’s biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has delayed its up to $15 billion listing in Hong Kong amid growing political unrest in the Asian financial hub, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepal Telecom expands services to remote ares
Nepal Telecom expands services to remote ares
KHANDBARI, August 21: Nepal Telecom has erected four additional BTS towers in far-flung area of Sankhuwasabha.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Canoeing festival to take place for tourism promotion
Canoeing festival to take place for tourism promotion
LAMJUNG, August 21: The first cannoning festival 2076 BS is taking place in Besishahar municipality-1, Dalal for unleashing tourism potentials.
Aug 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Safety training for travel guides
Safety training for travel guides
KATHMANDU, August 21: Korea Tours and Trekking Operator Association Nepal (KTTOAN) organized a one-day-long training for tour and trekking guides and assistant guides, in association with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Aug 21, 2019