NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.

Bangladesh outpaced Nepal in just a decade

Published On: October 24, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Economic indicators of Bangladesh were worse than Nepal's a decade ago.

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP, Oct 24: Trekking trails along the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) that reaches to an altitude of 4130 meters traverse through cascading music of waterfalls, chirping of birds in the mysterious and wonderful forests amidst the background of serene snow-capped mountains. However, the local tourists traveling along the trails are the cold shoulder by the hotel owners as they get well paid by foreign tourists.

Single employee manning customs office

Published On: October 24, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

TIKAPUR, Oct 24: A trader recently brought 40 kilogram of chili from Indian border market of Tikuniya.

200k marigold garlands to be imported for Tihar

Published On: October 24, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Oct 24: Nepal is set to import around 200,000 units of marigold garlands worth around Rs 5 million for the Tihar festival after domestic production failed to meet the market demand.

MBL launches Visa dollar prepaid card

Published On: October 23, 2016 09:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has started Visa dollar prepaid card service, targeting customers going abroad.

Qatar offers a special discount for Nepali

Published On: October 23, 2016 09:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Qatar Airways has announced a special discount of 10 percent in airfare for Nepali travelers across its global network.

Laxmi Bank to acquire Professional Diyalo

Published On: October 23, 2016 09:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The Special General Meeting of Laxmi Bank Ltd on Sunday decided to acquire Professional Diyalo Bikas Bank Ltd (PDBBL) and also approved the Scheme of Arrangement for the acquisition.

Siddhartha Bank launches new fixed deposit product

Published On: October 23, 2016 08:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Siddhartha Bank Ltd has launched a new fixed deposit product named 'Siddhartha 180 Days Fixed Deposit', targeting individual customers.

Ford conducts off-road test drive

Published On: October 23, 2016 08:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: GO Automobiles has conducted an Off-road Adventure Test Drive at Hattiban Resort, Pharping, going further in its commitment to enhance the brand and ownership experience and as a part of ford truck month celebration, a statement issued by the company said.

IME announces winners of its festive offer

Published On: October 23, 2016 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: IME has announced third and fourth weekly winners of its Dashain-Tihar scheme -- 'IME Hat Hudaina Khali'.