A senior CAAN officer stated, “We aim to launch flights between Dhaka and Pokhara within two months, starting with at least one flight per week.” Both Air Astra and Bangladesh Airlines have shown interest, with a study underway to assess the potential business on the Pokhara-Dhaka route.

Urban-centric BFIs making financial inclusion elusive

Published On: July 8, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, July 8: Growing concentration of branch offices of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) in urban and semi-urban areas is making the government's objective of financial inclusiveness and access to finance for all unachievable.

Himalaya Airlines launching daily flights to Doha

Published On: July 8, 2016 01:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: Himalaya Airlines (H9), a Nepal-China joint venture airline, is all set to operate daily direct flights to Doha, Qatar from July 11.

4G service likely by Sept

Published On: July 8, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Sujan Dhungana

KATHMANDU, July 8: Nepali telecom operators might be able to introduce 4G service by September.

String of disasters curtail Upper Bhotekoshi's capacity

Published On: July 8, 2016 01:35 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Bhotekoshi River flowed over Upper Bhotekoshi Hydropower dam following the Tuesday' flash flood in the river.

Samsung Plaza Carnival concludes

Published On: July 8, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: Samsung Plaza Carnival has concluded with a grand success, according to a statement issued by Him Electronics.

Qatar Airways upgrades aircraft for three destinations

Published On: July 8, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8 : Qatar Airways has started flying new aircraft in its three destinations -- Guangzhou (China), Geneva (Switzerland) and Warsaw (Poland) -- from July 1.

Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya selected regional winner

Published On: July 7, 2016 08:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: The 6th regional final of Real School of Nepal 2016 campaign for the central region concluded on Thursday, selecting Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya of Narayanghat as the winner.

Soaltee employees support orphanage home

Published On: July 7, 2016 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 7: On the occasion of 37th anniversary of Nepal Independent Hotel, Casino and Restaurant Union, a team of Soaltee Crowne Plaza Kathmandu visited an orphanage home named 'Parijat Bachera Bas' at Hadigaon.

Preparations on to finalize Pancheshwar DPR by October

Published On: July 7, 2016 05:06 PM NPT By: Ramesh Lamsal

KATHMANDU, July 7: Preparations have been made to give final shape to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project until October.

Tara Air to transport trash from Mt Everest free of cost

Published On: July 7, 2016 02:38 PM NPT By: Republica

SOLUKHUMBU, July 7: Tara Air has agreed to transport the trash collected from various places of the highest peak, Mount Everest, free of cost, it has been said.