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NRB study reveals dire financial conditions of Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank, and Janaki Finance
The NRB’s in-depth study about Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank, and Janaki Finance has found that these financial institutions are in dire straits.
Jan 15, 2025
UK Member of Parliament pledges to resume direct flight...
UK Member of Parliament pledges to resume direct flight...
Jan 15, 2025
Capital expenditure dismal in the first half of current...
Capital expenditure dismal in the first half of current...
Jan 15, 2025
NRB proposes allowing cooperatives take loans from bank...
NRB proposes allowing cooperatives take loans from bank...
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New marathons launched
New marathons launched
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Coinciding with the 39th World Tourism Day, Himalaya Expeditions -- the organizer of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon and Lumbini PEACE Marathon -- has launched two new marathons with the objective of promoting tourism through adventure sports.
Sep 28, 2018
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Stakeholders smell rat in Sikta probes delay
Stakeholders smell rat in Sikta probes delay
NEPALGUNJ, Sept 28: Both the Ministry of Irrigation and the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) have formed separate probe committees to investigate into the irregularities in the multi-billion rupees Sikta Irrigation Project. It has already been a month and a half since th...
Sep 28, 2018
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Central bank unveils working procedure for subsidized loan schemes
Central bank unveils working procedure for subsidized loan s...
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has unveiled unified working procedure related to interest subsidy for concessional loans, paving the way for unemployed educated youths, returnee migrant workers, women entrepreneurs, Dalits and earthquake victims, among other targeted groups, to borrow m...
Sep 28, 2018
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WB to give $133m credit to support 477 bridges
WB to give $133m credit to support 477 bridges
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The World Bank on Wednesday approved US$ 133 million credit to Nepal to help the country build and maintain safe, resilient and cost-effective bridges on its Strategic Roads Network.
Sep 28, 2018
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Three villages receive best village destination award
Three villages receive best village destination award
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Three villages in different parts of the country received 'Best Village Destination for Tourists' honor on Thursday.
Sep 28, 2018
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Nepse ends week on a negative note
Nepse ends week on a negative note
KATHMANDU, Sept 28: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply at the beginning of the Thursday's trading session, shedding almost 6 points. The bourse recouped its losses within the first trading hour with the index trading slightly higher at mid-day. Nonetheless, stocks came und...
Sep 28, 2018
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World Tourism Day celebrated with gusto
World Tourism Day celebrated with gusto
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Himalaya Expeditions - the organizer of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon and Lumbini PEACE Marathon - organized a post-event celebration in Lalitpur as part of celebrating 39th World Tourism Day.
Sep 27, 2018
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ADB provides $130 million to boost access to urban water and sanitation in Nepal
ADB provides $130 million to boost access to urban water and...
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $130 million to improve access to community-managed water supply and sanitation in 20 urban municipalities of Nepal.
Sep 27, 2018
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First six tourists entering Nepal from Gaddachauki welcomed
First six tourists entering Nepal from Gaddachauki welcomed
BHIMDUTTANAGAR, Sept 27: The first six tourists from different countries entering Nepal from the Gaddachauki checkpoint received a warm welcome marked by fanfare. Gaddachauki is a transit point on Nepal-India border in the far-west.
Sep 27, 2018
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JSC to discuss energy cooperation on Friday only
JSC to discuss energy cooperation on Friday only
KATHMANDU, Sept 27: The first ever meeting of the Nepal-China joint steering committee (JSC) which was to be held for two days from today in Kathmandu has been fixed for tomorrow only.
Sep 27, 2018