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USD dearer by a rupee today

KATHMANDU, Sept 11:  A US dollar, which has been on upward spiral for the last few weeks, has become dearer by a rupee today.
Sep 11, 2018
ECONOMY

Inaugurating auto show, FinMin stresses on lesser vehicle im...

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The Minister of Finance, Dr. Yubraj Khatiwada's speech while inaugurating the 2018 NADA Auto Show caught everyone off guard. Inaugurating the NADA Auto Show, a yearly exhibition of vehicles, including new ones, Khatiwada not just urged every one to reduce vehicle imports, he also...
Sep 11, 2018
ECONOMY

Int'l airlines companies adding flights to Nepal

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: International airlines companies have been adding to the numbers of their flights to Nepal one after another after the government announced to celebrate the year 2020 as the Visit Nepal Year.
Sep 11, 2018
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Development and prosperity are nation's necessity: Minister...

BANEPA, Sept 11: Minister for Home Affairs, Ram Bahadur Thapa, has said that development and prosperity are the necessity of the nation.
Sep 11, 2018
ECONOMY

Govts continue to neglect PPMO

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Secretary of Public Procurement Management Office (PPMO) Madhu Prasad Regmi sought time of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli for August 19, the anniversary day of PPMO, to submit his office's annual report. But he was denied time.
Sep 11, 2018
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Govt, cement producers differ on quality parameters

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: Nepal is importing Indian cement worth more than a billion rupees annually due to lack of grading for locally produced cement. Despite this, the government is failing to fix quality parameters for grading.
Sep 11, 2018
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Nepse closes lower for second straight day

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The stock market got off to a weak start on Monday, and couldn't reverse direction as the day progressed. As investors were on profit-booking mood on the day, the pullback continued on second consecutive day of the week.
Sep 11, 2018
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Ensure self-dependence in flower: Provincial minister

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: In line with the government plan to make the country self-reliant on flowers, Minister for Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives for Province 3, Dawa Dorje Lama has refused to wear garland made of imported flowers.
Sep 11, 2018
ECONOMY

Nepal Ireland Day 2018 concludes successfully

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Ireland Society, Nepal Tourism Board, and NRNA Ireland jointly organized 'Nepal Ireland Day' on September 9 2018, to promote “Experience Nepal - Cuisine and Culture” campaign and celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of diplomat...
Sep 10, 2018
ECONOMY

BRI enhances cross border connectivity: Speaker Mahara

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Krishna Bahadur Mahara has commended the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) where Nepal joined last year to be one of the most important for international cooperation.
Sep 10, 2018