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Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019
SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protection.
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Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 p...
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 p...
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Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stand...
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stand...
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Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
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Visa center to bear all expenses, Qatari govt confirms
Visa center to bear all expenses, Qatari govt confirms
KATHMANDU, April 21: The Qatari government has confirmed that the visa center will bear all the expenses of the medical test and process of the contract.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Cooperatives' role important for prosperity: Chairman Dahal
Cooperatives' role important for prosperity: Chairman Dahal
CHITWAN, April 21: Former Prime Minister and Nepal Communist Party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said cooperatives' role should be augmented to ensure economic prosperity and socialism-oriented State with social justice.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Solar projects for energy mix plan to miss production deadline
Solar projects for energy mix plan to miss production deadli...
KATHMANDU, April 21: When it comes to proper management and timely completion, solar power projects of the country are no better than hydropower projects. The government’s plan to generate 51 MW electricity by harnessing solar power is most likely to be mired in delays and deadline extensions.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
NEA’s 20 MW solar plant to start generation by November
NEA’s 20 MW solar plant to start generation by November
KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) informed that its plan of generating 20 MW solar power from Devighat in Trishuli will materialize by the end of November.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Ministry to encourage fine rice production in Sudur Paschim Province
Ministry to encourage fine rice production in Sudur Paschim...
KAILALI, April 21: Amid rising import of fine scented rice from India, Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperative of Sudur Paschim Province has endeavored to promote rice farming in the region by providing farmers with subsidy on seed and fertilizer, and improving irrigation facilitie...
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
40 local units yet to have presence of bank
40 local units yet to have presence of bank
KATHMANDU, April 21: Commercial banks are yet to expand their reach to 40 local units as of mid-March. Though the government has been pushing them to have at least one branch in each local unit, banking institutions have been able to show their presence in only 713 out of 753 local units.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Himalayan Travel Mart to be held in Kathmandu in June
Himalayan Travel Mart to be held in Kathmandu in June
KATHMANDU, April 21: The third edition of Himalayan Travel Mart is to be held at Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Kathmandu from June 6 through 9.
Apr 21, 2019
ECONOMY
Govt. to support export promotion: Supplies Minister
Govt. to support export promotion: Supplies Minister
KATHMANDU, April 20: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Matrika Prasad Yadav has said that the government was ready to support the private sector for promoting export by replacing imports to the country.
Apr 20, 2019
ECONOMY
Rasuwagadhi, Sanjen hydropower companies float primary shares worth Rs 1.57 billion
Rasuwagadhi, Sanjen hydropower companies float primary share...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Two hydropower companies – Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Ltd (RHCL) and Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Ltd (SJCL) – have floated their primary shares worth above Rs 1.57 billion to the public.
Apr 20, 2019
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Farmers in Bhojpur frustrated with low market price of cardamom
Farmers in Bhojpur frustrated with low market price of carda...
BHOJPUR, April 20: Farmers in Bhojpur are frustrated with a free fall in the price of their high value cash crop – cardamom – by 80 percent.
Apr 20, 2019