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.

We import only diapers; not sanitary pads: Blueprint Trading

Published On: July 10, 2022 07:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 9: Refuting the news reports that political influence was used to unduly benefit the company, Blueprint Trading Company, which is partly owned by the son of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, has clarified that it is involved in importing 'sanitary pads' is untrue, misleading and wrong.

KATHMANDU, July 9; The state-owned land can now be leased out for up to 40 years, with the government imposing a new rule that has come into effect from Friday.

KATHMANDU, July 9: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has announced that it will carry out an investigation against Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Civil Bank Limited (CBL), which have been looking forward to acquisition, on suspicion of their involvement in insider trading.

KATHMANDU, July 9: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) last week fell by 36.15 points while the investors lost Rs 51 billion in their book value from the shares transactions.

KATHMANDU, July 9: Yuvaraj Adhikari has resumed his work as the Executive Chairman of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).

Seven-day river guide training kicks off

Published On: July 8, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 8: A seven-day licensing training of river guides has kicked off at Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) in Kathmandu beginning Wednesday.

'Chaite 5' paddy variety successful in Pokhara

Published On: July 8, 2022 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, July 8: The production of 'Chaite 5' variety of spring paddy has been successful in Pokhara region. Farmers who planted this variety of paddy are happy after the success of the production. The farmers have said that the paddy planted as a test has given good yield.

KATHMANDU, July 8: It has been suspected that former finance minister Janardan Sharma gave customs duty exemption on the import of sanitary pads so as to benefit Jaiveer Singh Deuba's company. Jaiveer Singh is the son of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.

KATHMANDU, July 8: Minister for Labor, Employment and Social Security Sher Bahadur Kunwar has said the coverage of social security would be expanded.

KATHMANDU, July 8: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interlocutory order, asking the government to give continuity to Yubaraj Adhikari as Nepal Airlines Corporation’s (NAC) Executive Chairperson.