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.

Nepalgunj-Kohalpur road expansion stalled for four months

Published On: August 19, 2022 02:45 PM NPT By: Arjun Oli

NEPALGUNJ, August 19: The Nepalgunj-Kohalpur road expansion plan has been stalled. The Road Division Office, Nepalgunj, has made several attempts to expand the road section but it has been stuck in the middle. Employees of the Road Division Office say that the plan has stalled due to the people’s refusal to remove private and government structures in the road area.

Nepal requests Indians investors to invest in Nepal

Published On: August 19, 2022 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 19: The government and the private sector have urged Indian investors to invest in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, August 19: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) and the Indian company NHPC Limited to conduct a detailed project study survey permit of 750 MW West Seti and 450 MW Seti River 6 hydropower projects.

TAPLEJUNG, August 19: Nepal Airlines on Friday conducted a flight at Suketar Airport in Taplejung, which had not been in operation since May 29.

KATHMANDU, August 19: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his belief that the 750 MW West Seti and 450 MW Seti River-6 hydropower projects would contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of Sudurpaschim Province.

Automobile traders, who opened the Letters of Credit before April 26, are now allowed to import vehicles, costing Rs 9 billion in foreign currency reserves.

KATHMANDU, August 18: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has permitted 11 brokerage firms to open their branches at 18 locations outside the Kathmandu Valley.

Int'l Women’s Trade Expo kicks off

Published On: August 18, 2022 06:17 PM NPT By: Sara Pahari

KATHMANDU, August 18: The sixth edition of the ‘International Women’s Trade Expo’ organized by the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) started in Lalitpur on Thursday. The expo is being held from August 18 to 22 with the slogan ‘Eat Local, Wear Local, Use Local, Support Local Entrepreneurship’.

2022 edition of Bagmati River Festival being held on Saturday

Published On: August 18, 2022 05:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: The 2022 edition of Bagmati River Festival is being held in Kathmandu on August 20.

KATHMANDU, August 18: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court, demanding the recognition of the digital currency cryptocurrency in Nepal as well.