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Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
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Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
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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...
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Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
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Impose tax on social networks: OAG
Impose tax on social networks: OAG
KATHMANDU, April 13: At a time when the government has been advocating for bringing the social network under tax net, the Office of the Auditor General has asked the government to impose tax on social networks.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
'Farmer-government partnership' for Karnali development
'Farmer-government partnership' for Karnali development
SURKHET, April 13: In order to alleviate poverty, the Karnali State government has brought into operation the 'farmer-government' partnership programme.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
OAG identifies 18 areas for reform to strengthen financial discipline
OAG identifies 18 areas for reform to strengthen financial d...
KATHMANDU, April 13: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has identified 18 major areas that are in need of reforms.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Stocks advance for three straight weeks
Stocks advance for three straight weeks
KATHMANDU, April 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index opened the last trading week of Nepali year on a strong note. The benchmark index added more than 17 points on Sunday. Strength carried over to Monday's sessions as the index went up another 9.32 points. Though the index witnessed some correcti...
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
Tourism campaign misses target
Tourism campaign misses target
SURKHET, April 13: Karnali Province welcomed 233,021 tourists in Nepali year 2075 i.e. mid-April 2018 to mid-April 2019. The number includes 633 foreign tourists.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
1,100 km of roads in quake-hit districts yet to be rebuilt
1,100 km of roads in quake-hit districts yet to be rebuilt
KATHMANDU, April 13: Work to rebuild 1,100 kilometres of roads in districts affected by the 2015 earthquakes is yet to commence even though the term of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is expiring in two years.
Apr 13, 2019
ECONOMY
64 people receive work permit for Malaysia in four days
64 people receive work permit for Malaysia in four days
KATHMANDU, April 12: As many as 64 people have received a work permit from Labour Office Tahachal, Kathmandu within four days after the government opened work permit for Malaysia through call visa.
Apr 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse ends year on a flat note
Nepse ends year on a flat note
KATHMANDU, April 12: The local bourse witnessed choppy session throughout Thursday. Though stocks climbed in the beginning hour with Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) reaching as high as 1,190 points, the benchmark index fell from its intraday high after midday to waver around the opening level for the r...
Apr 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Agro losses due to tornado estimated at half billion rupees
Agro losses due to tornado estimated at half billion rupees
KATHMANDU, April 12: The tornado, which hit two Tarai districts on March 31, caused Rs 508 million worth of crop and livestock loss, according to preliminary government assessment.
Apr 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Apple farmers of Jumla turn to insurance to cover risks
Apple farmers of Jumla turn to insurance to cover risks
JUMLA, April 11: Apple farmers in Jumla are gradually getting attracted toward crop insurance program. More farmers are turning to crop insurance as its covers weather-related risks, saving them from unprecedented loss.
Apr 11, 2019