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Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000 tourists
There is an increasing presence of tourists visiting the Gosainkunda area having historical and religious importance, as well as the panoramic Langtang region.
Jan 16, 2026
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Jan 15, 2026
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
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ECONOMY
Nepse hovers near 1,300 points
Nepse hovers near 1,300 points
KATHMANDU: Stocks opened Tuesday's trading on a strong note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index rallied more than 11 points in early trading. Nonetheless, the benchmark index pared most of its gains in the afternoon and traded flat for most of the remaining trading hours. Nepse closed the day...
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Govt eases procedures for subsidized housing loans for quake survivors
Govt eases procedures for subsidized housing loans for quake...
KATHMANDU, May 8: The government has made it easier for earthquake survivors to apply for concessional loans to rebuild their houses.
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Chaudhary Foundation to run Doing Good Index survey in Nepal
Chaudhary Foundation to run Doing Good Index survey in Nepal
KATHMANDU, May 8: Chaudhary Foundation will run the survey for Doing Good Index (DGI) 2020 in Nepal. At an event organized in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the foundation announced that the survey will examine the environment for philanthropic works and private social investment in the country.
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Tea workers intensify protest demanding implementation of minimum pay
Tea workers intensify protest demanding implementation of mi...
DAMAK, May 8: Tea workers have intensified their protest, demanding the implementation of Labor Act.
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY
Private sector accuses NEA of overcharging industrial enterprises
Private sector accuses NEA of overcharging industrial enterp...
KATHMANDU, May 8: Three professional bodies of private sector have criticized the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for billing industries for electricity that they did not consume.
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY
SC continues stay order on Ncell tax
SC continues stay order on Ncell tax
KATHMANDU May 8: Giving continuity to the short-term stay order it issued on April 25, the Supreme Court Tuesday directed the government to put the process of collecting capital gains tax (CGT) from telecommunications company Ncell Private Limited on hold.
May 08, 2019
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Policy and program passed with majority
Policy and program passed with majority
KATHMANDU, May 7: The meeting today of the House of Representatives has passed with a majority the policy and programs presented by the government for the fiscal year 2076/77.
May 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Lending to service sector jumps 18% as tourism, hotel businesses rebound
Lending to service sector jumps 18% as tourism, hotel busine...
KATHMANDU, May 7: Bank's lending to service industry has jumped by 18 percent over the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2018/19, reflecting buoyant sentiment among investors on what is called a tertiary sector in the economy.
May 07, 2019
ECONOMY
Gandaki Province receives 30 proposals for cable car projects
Gandaki Province receives 30 proposals for cable car project...
POKHARA, May 7: The provincial government of Gandaki has received as many as 30 applications from companies interested to establish cable car service in different districts of the province.
May 07, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Melamchi board for pressing on through special decision but Magar undecided
Melamchi board for pressing on through special decision but...
KATHMANDU, May 7: A board meeting of the Melamchi Development Committee two weeks ago decided to complete the remaining tasks of the project through fast track contracting and domestic civil contractors, but Minister for Water Supply Bina Magar has not yet tabled the proposal at the cabinet.
May 07, 2019