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.

Rs 284 spent per voter for May 13 local polls

Published On: July 27, 2022 02:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: In the local elections held on May 13 this year, Rs 284 was spent per voter, according to the Election Commission (EC). The cost is less than that borne in the local level election of 2017. The expenses for elections seem to have been slightly lesser as they were held in one phase instead of two or three phases.

Gold price decreases by Rs 200 per tola

Published On: July 27, 2022 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The price of gold has decreased in the Nepali market. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, today the price of gold has decreased by Rs 200 per tola.

MAHENDRANAGAR, July 27: A canal is to be constructed at Dodhara-Chadani, two Nepali villages across the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur, after a hiatus of two-and-a-half decades after the signing of the Mahakali Treaty between Nepal and India.

KATHMANDU, July 27: The government has decided to accept a grant of Rs 1.37 billion for the Sustainable WASH for All project.

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal and Bangladesh are holding secretary-level talks in Kathmandu on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, July 26: A total of seven hydropower projects with a capacity totaling 115.89 MW received feasibility study licenses in the past three months.

PPMO blacklists eight contractors for breaching laws

Published On: July 26, 2022 07:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) on Tuesday blacklisted eight companies for failing to abide by the procurement laws.

Nepse loses 44.80 points on Tuesday

Published On: July 26, 2022 04:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) fell 44.80 points on Tuesday after investors rushed to book gains out of the increased share prices in the past two days.

Biratnagar Jute Mill to be operational again: Minister Badu

Published On: July 26, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, July 26: Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Dilendra Prasad Badu has said that the Biratnagar Jute Mill at Rani, Biratnagar, will be re-operated.

Govt to advance innovation and start-up promoting policies

Published On: July 26, 2022 01:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Dilendra Prasad Badu has said that the government has launched a policy to promote innovation and start-up businesses to develop youth entrepreneurship. Minister Badu, while speaking at a conference organized regarding the establishment of business incubators, said that the country will take an industrial leap only through the development of entrepreneurship.