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1,200 MW Budhigandaki Project: Investment model worth nearly Rs 400 billion approved
The project is estimated to cost nearly Rs 400 billion. Its base cost stands at USD 2.77 billion, around Rs 374 billion. Under the approved plan, 70 percent of the funding will come from loans and 30 percent from equity. Of the equity portion, the government will hold an 80 percent stake, while the Nepal Electricity Authority will own the remaining 20 percent.
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ECONOMY
Compensation distribution begins for Budhi Gandaki project
Compensation distribution begins for Budhi Gandaki project
GORKHA, May 14: Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Plant has begun distribution of compensation for private land acquired.
May 14, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse ends in green for second consecutive day
Nepse ends in green for second consecutive day
KATHMANDU, May 14: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index began on a green note in the first trading hour on Monday.
May 14, 2019
ECONOMY
NRB restricts BFIs from collecting fixed deposits with maturity period less than three mon...
NRB restricts BFIs from collecting fixed deposits with matur...
KATHMANDU, May 14: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced two measures for bank and financial institutions (BFIs) to prevent unhealthy competition among them to collect fixed deposits.
May 14, 2019
ECONOMY, POLITICS
MoU signed between Nepal and Cambodia
MoU signed between Nepal and Cambodia
KATHMANDU, May 13: Nepal and Cambodia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations, promote tourism and enhance trade to newer heights.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse surges 6.3 points
Nepse surges 6.3 points
KATHMANDU, May 13: The domestic share market today, the second day of the week, closed at 301.34 points by witnessing a rise of 6.30 points compared to the previous day.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Remote Dolpa gets first ever bakery
Remote Dolpa gets first ever bakery
DOLPA, May 13: A bakery has started operation in Kotbazaar area of Tripurasundari Municipality in remote Dolpa district.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Agreement to build Rasuwagadhi dry port signed
Agreement to build Rasuwagadhi dry port signed
RASUWA, May 13: An agreement to build an inland container depot in Rasuwagadhi was signed on Sunday.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse ends choppy trading session in green
Nepse ends choppy trading session in green
KATHMANDU, May 13: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index began on a feeble note and traded slightly lower in the first trading hour.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Average daily capital spending at Rs 41 million
Average daily capital spending at Rs 41 million
KATHMANDU, May 13: Government spending in development projects has sharply fallen in the recent days, the government statistics shows.
May 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Tunnel of Mistrikhola hydropower project completes
Tunnel of Mistrikhola hydropower project completes
MYAGDI, May 12: The construction of a 2,270 metres long tunnel of the Mistrikhola Hydroelectricity Project has been completed. The project is located at Narchyang of Annapurna rural municipality-4 in Myagdi district.
May 12, 2019