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.

Indian billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala dies at 62

Published On: August 14, 2022 11:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 14: Billionaire investor of India, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away at the age of 62 on Sunday.

Minister Bhusal appeals NRNs to contribute to their motherland

Published On: August 14, 2022 11:02 AM NPT By: Republica

HELSINKI, August 14: Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has said that the skills and experience acquired by Nepalis in different countries around the world should be used for the prosperity of their motherland. The Nepalis who are scattered all over the world seeking employment and education should contribute to the socio-economic development of their country.

KATHMANDU, August 13: A total of 29 companies have been waiting for approval of the Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs) worth over Rs 10 billion.

KATHMANDU, August 13: Nepali life insurance companies collected a premium of Rs 138.64 billion in the fiscal year 2021/22.

KATHMANDU, August 13: When the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli visited China in June 2018, an agreement was signed between the two countries regarding railway connectivity cooperation. Under the said agreement, the two countries agreed to proceed with pre-feasibility study with a Chinese grant for the implementation of the trans-Himalayan railway project.

KATHMANDU, August 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) lost 75.63 points last week due the investors' fear of the possible bearish trend in the share market in the coming days.

Government forms Task Force to contain loan-sharking

Published On: August 12, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 12: The government has formed a Task Force to take steps for the containment of loan-sharking.

KATHMANDU, August 12: The Ministry of Urban Development has changed the Director General (DG) of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) four times within a year.

GORKHA, August 12: The 22 to 30 km section of Gorkha-Barpak road has not been blacktopped yet. The Lohani and Brothers Pvt Ltd took the responsibility of paving the eight kilometer-long road section at a cost of Rs 132.2 million.

KATHMANDU, August 12: Experts have said that when Nepal produces energy, it should pay attention to the aspect of different energy sources (energy mix).