Pesticide residue testing labs set up in six more cities

Published On: November 13, 2017 09:22 AM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Nov 13: Buoyed by the success of Rapid Bioassay of Pesticides Residue (RBPR) lab set up on the premises of Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market, the government has established six more such laboratories in six different cities.

Low production makes vegetables dearer in Dhading

Published On: November 13, 2017 09:18 AM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha

DHADING, Nov 13: Vegetables production in Dhading, a pocket area for vegetables production, has dropped in comparison to previous years.

‘Hello Doctor’ online medical service launched

Published On: November 13, 2017 09:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Everest Link Pvt Ltd has officially launched ‘Hello Doctor’ online medical service.

CHITWAN, Nov 12: Milk producers of Bharatpur metropolis have demanded an additional subsidy of Rupee one per liter of milk. Speaking at a function organized in Bharatpur on Saturday, they said the milk price they are receiving is insufficient.

Parties set overly ambitious targets for tourism

Published On: November 12, 2017 09:15 AM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: Announcing their manifesto for provincial and parliamentary elections, major political parties have set ambitious annual targets of bringing in three million to five million tourists in the next 10 years.

Plan to hike customs duty irks sugar-consuming industries

Published On: November 12, 2017 09:05 AM NPT By: Ajit Tiwari

BIRATNAGAR, Nov 12: Sugar consuming industries have been disappointed by the recommendation of the Agricultural Development Ministry (MoAD) to increase import duty of sugar by 50 percent.

Non-budgetary demand soars to Rs 239 billion in first quarter

Published On: November 12, 2017 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has received an additional demand of Rs 239 billion from various ministries in the first quarter alone, though the ministries often fail to spend the amount allocated to them, particularly the budget for development projects endorsed by the parliament.

Paragliding over Kathmandu attracts tourists

Published On: November 11, 2017 12:54 PM NPT By: Arpana Ale Magar

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Paragliding, an adventurous sport, has been flourishing as a commercial tourist attraction in Nepal. In Kathmandu, it is becoming popular in recent times.

Foodmandu celebrates seven years of operations

Published On: November 11, 2017 08:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Foodmandu, a leading food delivery service provider in Nepal, celebrated its seventh anniversary on Friday. Foodmandu arranged a press meet to mark its seventh year and launched its new version of the website which is more user-friendly.

Shangri-la Village Resort receives South Asian award

Published On: November 11, 2017 07:57 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Nov 11: Shangri-la Village Resort, a three-star resort in Pokhara, has been awarded the South Asian Travel Award (SATA) for Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort in Nepal.