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.

Dollar hits all-time high

Published On: June 29, 2022 05:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The value of the US dollar has hit an all-time high in Nepal. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepalis have to pay at least Rs 126.34 to buy one US dollar as per the exchange rate determined by the country’s central bank on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, June 29: The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association (Fenegosida) has urged the government to make laws related to the gold and silver business.

DDC sells over 57,000 liters of yogurt on ‘Asar 15’

Published On: June 29, 2022 05:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) sold 57,322 liters of yogurt on Wednesday, the day marked as the ‘National Paddy Day.’

Nepse increases by 41.39 points on Wednesday

Published On: June 29, 2022 04:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday increased by 41.39 points after investors rushed to purchase shares at low prices after the market plunged in the past two days.

CHITWAN, JUNE 29: The production of spring paddy has been increasing in Chitwan due to mechanization, quality seeds, management of farmers and awareness. According to the Agriculture Knowledge Center, Chitwan, the production of spring paddy has increased by 20 percent in the last four years.

Gold price rises by Rs 100 per tola

Published On: June 29, 2022 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The price of gold increased in the domestic market by Rs 100 per tola to become 97,800 per tola today. The yellow metal was traded at Rs 97,700 per tola yesterday.

Problems detected in transformers in Budhanilkantha

Published On: June 29, 2022 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29- Some problems have been detected in the power transformers in Chapali substation in Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality. There are three transformers in the Substation. Among them, problems have been detected in one transformer on Wednesday, 5 AM.

KATHMANDU, June 29: Mahindra Raya Yadav, the Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, has accused the contractor for the chemical fertilizer shortage in the country.

KATHMANDU, June 29: After years of ups and downs on the development modality of Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project, the government has decided to advance this national pride project in a company model.

KATHMANDU, June 29: The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has stepped up to take Kohinoor Hill Housing in Imadol, Lalitpur to auction.