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.

Govt to link health insurance to social security schemes

Published On: May 28, 2024 04:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has announced its plan to integrate health insurance to the social security scheme.

Govt land to be leased for hotel operations

Published On: May 28, 2024 04:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: Government land will be leased out for hotel operations, announced Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun in his budget speech for the next fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, May 28: Hydropower projects will be built with investments from Nepalis working abroad, announced Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun during his budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year.

Rs 3.77 billion allocated for CAAN

Published On: May 28, 2024 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: A budget of Rs 3.77 billion has been allocated for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), announced Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun during his budget speech for the next fiscal year.

Govt allocates Rs 57.29 billion for MoALD

Published On: May 28, 2024 03:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has allocated Rs 57.29 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development for the next fiscal year.

Govt sets up Nepal Start-ups Fund of Rs 1 billion

Published On: May 28, 2024 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has announced establishing an Rs 1 billion Nepal Start-ups Fund to promote the start-up culture.

Govt allocates Rs 5.46 billion for promotion of tourism

Published On: May 28, 2024 03:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has allocated Rs 5.46 billion for the promotion of tourism, said Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun while presenting the budget for the fiscal year 2024/25 in parliament on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has allocated a subsidy amount of Rs 27.95 billion for farmers for the purchase of chemical fertilizers.

KATHMANDU, May 28: Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has announced plans to launch commercial farming of marijuana in the country for medicinal purposes.

KATHMANDU, May 28: The government has admitted that there has not been expected improvement in the economy since the establishment of the republican system in the country.