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.

Rupee strengthens, gold glitters

Published On: August 20, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Nepali rupee appreciated by 12 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, gained strengthened against the greenback. Gold price, on the other hand, increased by Rs 340 per 10 grams over the week.

Program to foster entrepreneurship skills held

Published On: August 19, 2016 08:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: With an aim to foster entrepreneurial skills and spirit of the students, Apex College organized second edition of Apex Entrepreneurship Development Program.

Qatar Airways announces code-sharing with Vueling Airlines

Published On: August 19, 2016 07:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Qatar Airways has announced a code-share partnership with Vueling Airlines, offering passengers enhanced travel across Europe from Friday.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) hopes to add 185 MW of electricity to the national grid in the current fiscal year.

Another distressing year at NEA for power generation

Published On: August 19, 2016 06:42 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Nepal Electricity Authority augmented its power supply by only 3 million units in a 12-month period ending mid-July, while the demand increased multifold. NEA is the country’s electricity monopoly.

Consumers suffer as market anomalies grow

Published On: August 19, 2016 03:45 AM NPT By: Sujan Dhungana

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Recent inspections conducted by different government agencies lay bare the extent of anomalies in the market. Food producers and traders are openly fleecing consumers in terms of quantity and quality.

NAC resumes Dubai flights

Published On: August 19, 2016 12:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) resumed Dubai flights from Thursday. The national flag carrier will fly to Dubai three times a week - on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

'Berger RangManch' launched

Published On: August 18, 2016 09:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Berger has announced the launch of its fabulous festive season offer -- 'Berger RangManch'.

John Players announces up to 50 percent discounts

Published On: August 18, 2016 08:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: John Players has announced up to 50 percent discount on men's apparel. Issuing a statement, Surya Nepal, which owns the brand, said customers can get price discount in regular and slim-fit shirts and trousers, denim, casual wear and party wear.

BFIs should be more vigilant: NBA

Published On: August 18, 2016 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Bankers have said that bank and financial institutions (BFIs) should be more vigilant as banking industry has seen a rise in cyber crimes in recent years.