Six questions on India’s rupee shake-up

Published On: November 9, 2016 04:50 PM NPT By: Agencies

Here are answers to key questions surrounding the shock move:

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today issued directive to the concerned banks, financial institutions and money transfer companies not to use Indian Currency (IC) Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes effective immediately.

Kulekhani water level lowest in three years

Published On: November 9, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Water level in the Kulekhani Reservoir, which feeds two hydropower plants, has reached only 1522.55 meters this year -- the lowest point in three years. This means that only lifeline for stabilizing power supply can generate less electricity this year compared to last year.

Sebon introducing ASBA from mid-January

Published On: November 9, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Nov 9: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) is implementing Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) system on a voluntary basis from mid-January next year i.e. Magh 1.

Janata Bank, Tribeni Bikas Bank sign merger pact

Published On: November 8, 2016 08:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: Janata Bank Nepal Ltd and Triveni Bikas Bank Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for merger.

Samsung Digital Plaza in Durbar Marg

Published On: November 8, 2016 08:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: Samsung Electronics has opened its flagship store, Samsung Digital Plaza, at Durbar Marg.

NIC Asia Bank opens seven new branches

Published On: November 8, 2016 08:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: NIC Asia Bank Ltd on Tuesday inaugurated its seven new branch offices in different parts of the country.

All paragliding flights halted

Published On: November 8, 2016 03:39 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Nov 8: Nepal Aviation Sports Association, Pokhara has halted all the paragliding flights on Tuesday.

Valley likely to suffer power cuts from December

Published On: November 8, 2016 03:30 PM NPT By: Laxman Biyogi

KATHMANDU, Nov 8: The power outage is likely to continue as there is less supply of electricity than demand despite some improvement in its infrastructures. The festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Chhat witnessed no load shedding due to closure of industries, sufficient import of electricity from India and around 30 MW internal generation of electricity.

Energy Minister assures to lessen load-shedding

Published On: November 8, 2016 02:51 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG, Nov 8: Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma has said that his Ministry's first priority was ending the load-shedding in the country.