KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Experts have made a clarion call to stop institutionalized corruption and payment of commissions to government officials for winning contracts as well as release of payments.

Nepal-India meeting regarding dusty cargo ends inconclusive

Published On: December 27, 2017 04:15 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Dec 27: The meeting between representatives of Nepal and India regarding the ongoing protest against pollution caused by transport of dusty cargo to Birgunj through Raxaul has ended inconclusively.

SC gives nod to NEA to resume tower installation

Published On: December 27, 2017 03:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to continue with the construction of basic physical infrastructures including the installation of towers in various districts of the country.

Himalayan Hydro Expo from Jan 5

Published On: December 27, 2017 02:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Independent Power Producers' Association, and Nepal Expo and Event Management Service Pvt Ltd are jointly organizing 1st Himalayan Hydro Expo 2018 in Kathmandu on January 5 to 7, 2018.

Herbs emerging as the main source of income in Karnali

Published On: December 27, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: DB Buda

JUMLA, Dec 27: Herbs have been recognized as the fundamentals of economic development in Karnali. All five districts of this zone are rich in natural resources and herbs.

Citizens Bank International awarded

Published On: December 27, 2017 02:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Citizens Bank International Limited has been awarded by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari for its contribution in promotion and development of sports sector.

5,794 farmers get Rs 6.46b in subsidized loans

Published On: December 26, 2017 08:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have extended a total of Rs 6.46 billion in loans to farmers with the government-subsidized interest.

Goodwill Finance launches ‘IamMba’ campaign

Published On: December 26, 2017 08:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec26: Goodwill Finance Company Ltd (GFCL) has launched 'IamMba' campaign, or I am Master of Bachat and Arjan (I am master of saving and income), amid a ceremony held in the capital on Monday.

Ilam’s ‘orange capital’ becoming history

Published On: December 26, 2017 08:42 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Dec 26: Salakpur in Rong Rural Municipality Ward 6 of Ilam district was considered to be hub for orange farming. But not even one decade after the village started farming oranges, 90 percent of the orange trees have dried out.

Dozens of airlines yet to pay TIA Rs 1.35b

Published On: December 26, 2017 08:39 AM NPT By: Susheel Bhattarai

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: Around a dozen international airlines operating flights to Nepal owe the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) around Rs 1.35 billion in various services including passengers service charge, air development fee, landing, parking and the fees involving the use of navigational equipment.