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.

POKHARA, Feb 19: The tourist season in Nepal is now underway, with February through April considered the second peak season in the tourism sector. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign visitors to Pokhara typically increased during this time. Tourism entrepreneurs regarded the period after February 15th as the main season, and were pleased when guests made advance bookings. However, this year, entrepreneurs are feeling disheartened due to low advance bookings for hotels.

In six months, 470 foreigners came to Nepal on study visa

Published On: February 19, 2023 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: According to the Immigration Department, a total of 470 foreign students came to Nepal on study visas within six months until mid-January.

Jazeera Airlines to resume flights at GBIA from March 9

Published On: February 19, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Jazeera Airlines, which stopped its flights from and to the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) due to weather, is going to resume the flights after two months.

KALIKOT, Feb 19: The tunnel construction of the Phukot-Karnali semi-reservoir hydropower project has reached its final stage. The construction of the tunnel, which started two years ago, has reached its final stage.

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The meeting of Nepal-India Energy Secretary-level Joint Steering Committee has ended on a positive note. The 10th meeting of the Joint Directorate Committee held on Saturday evening in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India, reached some important agreement on cross-border electricity trade, existing transmission lines and under construction and proposed transmission lines.

Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola

Published On: February 19, 2023 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19:  The price of gold has increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) will be equipped with the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) system in a week.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) will be allowing the stockbrokers to open a branch office in the Kathmandu Valley only if they operate at least three branch offices outside the valley.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The government has directed all the public authorities to give priority to domestic products for their office use, although related laws had already been enforced about a decade ago.

Nepse lost 112.22 points; investors lost Rs 162 billion last week

Published On: February 18, 2023 06:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) last week lost 112.22 points due to the impact of the midterm review of monetary policy and the annual budget that posted a dismal picture of the economy.