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.

Beema Samiti fixes two-term limit for board members

Published On: August 18, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: At a time when a provision to cap the tenure of board directors of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) for a maximum of two terms is facing steep opposition, Beema Samiti has brought corporate governance directive for insurance companies that prohibits a board director from taking the post for more than two terms.

New energy minister vows to make NEA profitable

Published On: August 18, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Newly appointed Minister for Energy Janardan Sharma has vowed to turn Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) into a profit-making entity.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Ncell officially unveiled its new brand identity, expressing commitment to affordability and innovation.

Chamber Expo from September 23

Published On: August 17, 2016 08:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) is organizing Nepal Chamber Expo 2016 to showcase agricultural products, industrial production and handicraft products, among others.

Siddhartha Bank's customers to get discount at Grande

Published On: August 17, 2016 08:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Siddhartha Bank Ltd has said that its customers will now get attractive discounts and privileges at Grande International Hospital.

Qatar Airways announces excess baggage offer for students

Published On: August 17, 2016 08:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Qatar Airways has announced additional baggage allowance for students traveling to Europe, America, Japan and Australia.

Up to 50 percent discount on Springwood apparels

Published On: August 17, 2016 08:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Springwood -- a men's apparel brand from Surya Nepal -- started its season sale from last week, offering up to 50 percent discount.

PM urged to crack the whip over development projects

Published On: August 17, 2016 09:00 AM NPT By: Kuvera Chalise

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Apart from improving the current governance system and restructuring the administration, the political leadership must regularly prod the bureaucracy to expedite development projects, according to experts.

Nepal looks to learn from East Asia's dev experiences

Published On: August 17, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Until few decades ago, Nepal used to share some similarities with East Asian countries like Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in terms of development and economic activities.

Jhapa tea growers demand price hike

Published On: August 17, 2016 01:25 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Aug 16: Tea farmers in Jhapa have launched protest against tea producers, stating that the latter were fixing price of green leaves arbitrarily.