Doti locals indifferent toward commercial skills training

Published On: August 13, 2017 09:18 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

DOTI, Aug 12: For the first time in the district, Small and Cottage Industry Development Committee had offered gemstone-processing skill development training in Dipayal last fiscal year. There was a vacancy for 100 people for the training that was given under the initiative of the Ministry of Industry. However, only 38 participated showed up for it.

DHANGADHI, Aug 12: The duration of air travel from Dhangadhi to Kathmandu, the longest among the domestic routes, has come down to 48 minutes, thanks to the new jet aircraft of Shree Airlines that started flights in this sector on Friday.

Tobacco import via Birgunj increases

Published On: August 13, 2017 09:08 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Aug 12: The import of tobacco via Birgunj border has increased by 68 percent in Fiscal Year 2016/17, in comparison with the previous fiscal year. According to the Birgunj Custom Office, 7, 803 tons of tobacco entered via Birgunj border in FY2016/17 while only 1,128 tons had entered in FY2015/16.

Security checking at Belahiya border relaxed after two weeks

Published On: August 13, 2017 09:06 AM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Aug 12: A two-week-long security restrictions on vehicles by India along Belahiya check post has been relaxed a bit since Thursday. As a result, the long queue of vehicles entering Nepal from India has been reduced.

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Flights to Biratnagar and Bhadrapur in the eastern Nepal from Kathmandu were halted Saturday due to heavy rainfall since the past few days. Incessant rains have completely inundated the airport of Biratnagar while there were no flights to Bhadrapur due to poor weather.

PAC to organize a public hearing in Bhairahawa on August 21

Published On: August 13, 2017 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is going to organize public hearing focusing on the chronic problem that has marred the Gautam Buddha Regional International Airport project.

National Life Insurance celebrates 29th anniversary

Published On: August 13, 2017 05:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 13: National Life Insurance Company (NLIC) Ltd has celebrated its 29th anniversary on August 11.

5th Furniture and Furnishing Expo to be held from August 19

Published On: August 13, 2017 05:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepal Furniture and Furnishing Association (NFFA) is organizing the 5th Furniture and Furnishing Expo (FURNEX) at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu, from August 19 through 23.

Petroleum dealers withdraw protest as NOC raises compensation

Published On: August 12, 2017 10:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association has announced to withdraw its protest as the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has addressed their demand. With the decision of the association following a meeting with the NOC on Friday, the supply of petroleum products, which was disturbed for two days, is expected to get back to normal.

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued the licensing policy for the establishment of infrastructure development banks, paving way for interested individuals or firms to apply for a letter of interest and get an operational license to set up such bank.