Three community homestays to receive grant of Rs 2.4 million

Published On: January 14, 2021 10:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Baglung, Jan 14: Three community homestays of the district have been chosen for the infrastructure development programme of the Gandaki provincial government this year. Project proposals to this effect have also been approved for the infrastructure development, capacity building and empowerment.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: As a bike enthusiast Prajwal Tulachan, managing director of Harley Fat Tyre, was always fascinated by two-wheelers. He was always looking for opportunities to learn more about bikes and surfed the internet to enhance his knowledge on its functions and new upgrades.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Remittance inflow increased by 10.9 percent to Rs 416.81 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year despite a fall in the number of outbound workers during the period.

KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Around 70 percent of the hotels and restaurants have still failed to operate in their full capacity even as the economy is already heading on the path of recovery after severe impacts of COVID-19.

Nepse end Wednesday’s session in green

Published On: January 13, 2021 06:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The stock market opened Wednesday’s session on a positive note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index climbed more than 25 points in the morning.

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: Stating that it has become difficult to run the business as the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has not increased the commission for selling petroleum products for four years, the fuel distributing entrepreneurs have announced to increase the fuel price on their own, if NOC does not  increase the rate of commission for the oil distributors.

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The government has enforced the Regulations of the Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA), allowing the authorities to adopt flexibility on issuing residential visas to foreign individuals and investors on ‘conditions’.

Nepse ends in green for a fifth straight day

Published On: January 12, 2021 06:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The equity market opened the day slightly in green and witnessed minor correction in the morning. The stock market saw considerable strength thereafter, and saw a steady advance till the end of the trading day. At the close, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) finished at 2,267.96 – up 28.53 points against the session earlier.

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Riyadh

Published On: January 12, 2021 01:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Qatar Airways on Tuesday resumed flights to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a daily service.

Petroleum dealers announce to raise fuel price unilaterally

Published On: January 12, 2021 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Petroleum dealers have unilaterally announced to raise the prices of petroleum products by 50 paisa per liter from Thursday, expressing dissatisfaction over the “apathy” shown by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to revise the commission rate of the dealers.