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Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025
In 2024, Mustang welcomed 135,719 foreign tourists. Among the visitors last year, 132,847 hailed from SAARC countries, while 28,275 were from other regions. In contrast, the previous year saw 109,549 foreign tourists from SAARC nations and 26,170 from elsewhere.
Jan 01, 2026
Palpa Cement Industries to issue Rs 750 million IPO, fi...
Palpa Cement Industries to issue Rs 750 million IPO, fi...
Jan 01, 2026
Nepal runs trade deficit with 115 countries as import-e...
Nepal runs trade deficit with 115 countries as import-e...
Jan 01, 2026
NRB eases foreign exchange rules, gold and silver impor...
NRB eases foreign exchange rules, gold and silver impor...
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Seven banks submit NRB written commitment for 'big' merger
Seven banks submit NRB written commitment for 'big' merger
KATHMANDU, July 5: Seven commercial banks have submitted their written commitment to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for merger in line with recent instruction of Governor Chiranjibi Nepal.
Jul 05, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse ends week in red
Nepse ends week in red
KATHMANDU, July 5: The secondary market opened on a slightly positive note in the first trading hour on Thursday. However, stocks came under constant pressure in the latter trading session.
Jul 05, 2019
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PM Oli urged to travel by scooter to test veracity of his no-need-to-wear-mask statement
PM Oli urged to travel by scooter to test veracity of his no...
KATHMANDU, July 4: Leader of the main opposition party Nepali Congress(NC) and lawmaker Rangamati Shahi has vented her anger on Prime Minister KP Sharma making a reference to his ridiculous statement that Kathmandu folks no longer need to wear masks to prevent themselves from breathing in dust parti...
Jul 04, 2019
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India’s economy likely to grow 7%, government says
India’s economy likely to grow 7%, government says
NEW DELHI, July 4: India’s government said Thursday the economy is expected to grow at 7% in 2019-20, up from a five-year low of 6.8% in the past year.
Jul 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Germany to provide Rs 3.40 billion grant assistance
Germany to provide Rs 3.40 billion grant assistance
KATHMANDU, July 4, The Federal Republic of Germany will provide Rs 3.40 billion grant assistance to the government of Nepal for the implementation of renewable energy, maternal health service, and sustainable development program
Jul 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Tea farmers dumpgreen leaves on the road
Tea farmers dumpgreen leaves on the road
ILAM, July 4: Tea farmers of Suryodaya Municipality of Ilam threw green leaves on road on Sunday as part of their protest against factory operators.
Jul 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse logs 15-point gain
Nepse logs 15-point gain
KATHMANDU, July 4: Stocks made modest movement in the initial trading hour of Wednesday's session. However, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index saw strength after midday as a gradual advance followed.
Jul 04, 2019
ECONOMY
Pokhara eyes more Indian visitors
Pokhara eyes more Indian visitors
POKHARA, July 4: Tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara have set a target of increasing the share of Indian arrivals in total tourist arrivals to the lake city to 50 percent over the next five years.
Jul 04, 2019
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Tourist information center opened in Thamel
Tourist information center opened in Thamel
KATHMANDU, June 4: Metropolitan Tourist Information Center has been inaugurated at the capital's tourist hub Thamel, in preparation for Visit Nepal Year (VNY) 2020. The center has been established under the joint aegis of Nepal Tourism Board, VNY Secretariat, and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward 26.
Jul 04, 2019
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Inedible vegetables found 66 times in Kathmandu over past five years (with video)
Inedible vegetables found 66 times in Kathmandu over past fi...
KATHMANDU, July 3: Hundreds of trucks carrying vegetables and fruits that enter Nepal are stopped in custom points in course of testing vegetables if they have traces of pesticide that exceed safety limits.
Jul 03, 2019