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.

New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: An eight-year saga finally ended on Monday after a US court ruled in favor of NRB which will now be able to access the $ 1 million from its New York account that had been frozen in 2010.

Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Siddhartha Bank Ltd (SBL) has started operations Tuesday after successfully completing its merger with Business Universal Development Bank Ltd (BUDBL).

Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Telephone service provider Ncell has announced its ‘Day Voice Pack’ scheme offering its prepaid subscribers 30 minutes on-net talk-time for Rs 8 (including taxes).

Emirates inaugurates new office

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Dubai-based airline Emirates has inaugurated its newly refurbished sales office located at the Saakha Building in Hattisar, Kathmandu.

Gas bottlers' cartel flouts law as govt looks on

Published On: June 22, 2016 03:13 AM NPT By: Sujan Dhungana

Reacting to the government's decision last week to suspend PDO for Himalayan Petrochemical Pvt Ltd (which supplies HP Gas), Nepal LP Gas Industry Association on Monday directed all bottlers to not collect PDO from NOC for an indefinite period.This is against the Essential Services Operation Act, 2014.

Blockade institutionalized ‘black economy’: Experts

Published On: June 21, 2016 10:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Experts said Monday that the five month long blockade not only fueled the black economy and corruption but also institutionalized them.

KATHMANDU, June 20: The first International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship is going to be organized in Kathmandu.

Lumbini to get clean-energy public transport

Published On: June 21, 2016 09:57 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

BHAIRAHAWA, June 20: The government says it is planning to introduce electricity-based public transport services for tourists and local residents in the Lumbini area.

Call to strengthen regional collaboration to support SDGs

Published On: June 21, 2016 09:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Various experts have warned that unless governments in the Himalayan and its downstream region strengthen collaboration to address food, water and energy issues, the region is likely to face an unprecedented food crisis.

Bumper offer on Run Shoes

Published On: June 21, 2016 09:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Run Shoes has announced a bumper offer targeting school and college students.