Nepal Telecom extends offer on voice and data packs

Published On: April 10, 2020 12:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Nepal Telecom has extended its 'Stay Connected' offer for on voice and data packs till April 16 in line with the government's decision to extend the lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19.

KATHMANDU, APRIL 10: Tatopani Customs Office along Nepal-China border, which had remained closed for over two months, resumed operation on Wednesday with the import of first lot of healthcare materials from China.

More than 50% of sanitizers produced by NAL remains unsold

Published On: April 10, 2020 12:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 10: Nepal Ausadhi Limited (NAL) is facing difficulty in distribution of sanitizer which it started producing from March 15.

KATHMANDU, April 10: The government is yet to come up with a strategy or plan to revive the economy that is certain to be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEA losing Rs 1.8 billion per month as energy consumption

Published On: April 9, 2020 10:21 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar

KATHMANDU, April 9: The halt in industrial activities in the country due to the ongoing lockdown is expected to cause Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) a monthly loss of around Rs 2 billion.

KATHMANDU, April 8: The NIC ASIA Bank, WorldRemit and Orbit Remit have come together to facilitate the customers to send and receive money from more than 50 countries through online amid the lockdown imposed by Nepal government to stem the transmission of Coronavirus.

State-owned FMTC runs online shopping in capital

Published On: April 8, 2020 06:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 8: The state-owned Food Management and Trading Company has started online shopping from Wednesday, secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Baikuntha Aryal said.

KATHMANDU, April 8: District Administration Office Kathmandu has permitted the police to keep Shanker Group vice chairperson Sulav Agrawal in custody for another seven days for further investigation.

Suspension on int'l flights extended till April 30

Published On: April 8, 2020 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 8: The government has extended the suspension of international flights until April 30 to contain the spread of COVID-19. It has also decided to renew visa of tourists, who are stranded in Nepal due to the lockdown, for free.

KMC prepares to operate veg markets at 11 places

Published On: April 8, 2020 10:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 8: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has unveiled plans to sell fresh vegetables from 11 locations in the metropolis.