Relief materials for flood victims remain dumped at TIA

Published On: November 5, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had handed over relief materials to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for distribution to the flood victims in the eastern and central tarai plains in mid-August. But those relief materials have not been distributed yet.

Additional terminal for Nepali cargo at Kolkata port

Published On: November 5, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Nov 5: Nepal has been losing a huge sum of money in delay fees for import of goods due to constant traffic in international ports. However, an additional terminal in Kolkata port has been made available for Nepal, which is expected to considerably ease the country's imports.

Unfeasible and ambitious promises to woo voters

Published On: November 5, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Political parties have again tried to woo voters with unfeasible and ambitious promises in their election manifestos, particularly on the economic issues.

Hero announces 4th & 5th winners of Dashain Tihar offer

Published On: November 5, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Nepal General Marketing Pvt Ltd, the official dealer of Hero Motorcycles, has announced the winner of Daishain Tihar offer 'BhagyaMoney'.

Elections fail to impress stock investors

Published On: November 4, 2017 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Though the elections in the past used to elate investors, the stock market has, however, taken a downward course in recent days even when the election fever has gripped the country.

Hotel association promotes Nepal in South Korea

Published On: November 4, 2017 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has organized a promotional program in the South Korean capital Seoul on Friday in association with the Korean Embassy based in Nepal, Nepali Embassy based in Korea, Nepal-Korea Chamber of Commerce, Non Resident Nepali Association Korea, Korean Airlines, and Nepal Tourism Board.

BIRATNAGAR, Nov 4: Radha Krishna Chimariya, an industrialist from Calcutta, India used to run a large jute mill at Katihar city near Nepal-India border. Haridwari Malla used to work as a manager of the mill. The area, being near the Koshi River, was good for jute farming. Malla took a go-down on lease in Biratnagar, bordering town of Nepal.

Hailstones damage paddy and vegetables of 1,800 households

Published On: November 4, 2017 08:29 AM NPT By: BHAGWATI  LAMA

NUWAKOT, Nov 4: Paddy and vegetable farms belonging to 1,800 households in Nuwakot district have been damaged by last week's hailstones, according to a report of District Agricultural Development Office (DADO), Nuwakot.

Derelict mobile phone services affect Khotang

Published On: November 4, 2017 08:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, Nov 4: Telecommunication services in Khotang are in a halt since the last three months. Thousands of Nepal Telecom (NT) users have been affected after both its networks -- Namaste and Sky phones -- were obstructed in the northern and southern parts of the district.

Contractors temporarily resume work

Published On: November 4, 2017 07:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Contractors have said they have returned to work, for a while, after 25 days of protest following the murder of Sharad Kumar Gauchan, president of Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN). It have said it will participate in public contract bidding from Sunday.