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.

Nepse up 10 points despite market volatility

Published On: August 13, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index bounced back this week, gaining 10.15 points to close at 1,774.87 points on Thursday--the last trading day of the week.

Rupee weakens, gold unchanged

Published On: August 13, 2016 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepali rupee weakened by 7 paisa against US dollar this week as the Indian currency, with which rupee is pegged, lost value against the greenback. Price of gold remained unchanged at Rs 50,500 per 10 grams this week.

Hyundai opens new showroom in Birtamod

Published On: August 12, 2016 07:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Laxmi Intercontinental, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has inaugurated a new showroom with 3S facilites at Birtamod.

AirHelp rates Qatar Airways as number one airlines company

Published On: August 12, 2016 07:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: AirHelp has rated Qatar Airways as number one airline company in the world based on quality, service, punctuality and resolving customer complaints.

Human error blamed on recurrent air accidents

Published On: August 12, 2016 05:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has underlined 'human error' as to be blamed for many recurrent flight accidents despite the fact that a probe committee report had been fully enforced.

Co-op mergers fails to gain momentum in Chitwan

Published On: August 12, 2016 04:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Aug 12: The policy of encouraging merger among cooperatives has not made much impact in the district.

IRO Pokhara adds 13,500 new taxpayers

Published On: August 12, 2016 03:20 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Aug 12: More than 13,500 new taxpayers registered with the Inland Revenue Office, Pokhara, in Fiscal Year 2015/16.

Despite big losses, Banijya Bank issuing bonus to staff

Published On: August 12, 2016 12:07 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Rastriya Banijya Bank has decided to distribute Rs 870 million in bonuses to its employees despite its accumulated losses amounting to Rs 4.12 billion. The bank's board meeting last week took a decision to this effect by way of implementation of a Supreme Court order last December to pay out bonuses from profits earned in the last seven years.

'Uttar Dakchin Bhojan Mahotsav' at Soaltee from August 15

Published On: August 11, 2016 09:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Soaltee Crowne Plaza has announced to hold its annual food festival—Uttar Dakchin Bhojan Mahotsav -- at its Kakori restaurant from August 15.

Power supply resumes in Tatopani area

Published On: August 11, 2016 04:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The power supply in Tatopani region has resumed as it was obstructed by a sudden flood occurred in the Bhotekoshi River on June 5.