Stock market to remain closed for five days

Published On: March 23, 2020 09:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has instructed Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to shut stocks transaction from Monday.

Domestic airlines to provide up to 36% discounts on airfare

Published On: March 23, 2020 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 23: Domestic airlines have decided to provide up to 36% discount on airfare to the passengers traveling to destinations other than Simara, Bharatpur and Janakpur from Monday.

Bajura district spends 6% of capital budget in 8 months

Published On: March 23, 2020 09:49 AM NPT By: Krishna Oli

BAJURA, March 23: Bajura district has spent the least amount of budget allocated by the provincial government compared to other districts in the Sudurpashchim province.  According to province officials, the district has managed to spend only 23% of the allocated recurrent expenditure and 6% of the allocated capital expenditure.

Nepse ends 18 points lower

Published On: March 23, 2020 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: The local bourse witnessed one of its most bland trading sessions as associations of merchant banks and stock brokers issued a press release on the day stating that all merchant bank and broker offices will remain closed between March 22 and April 2.

Shree Airlines to fly passengers at minimum fare

Published On: March 22, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: Shree Airlines has decided to fly passengers to domestic destinations at minimum airfare against the fare determined by the government.

EPF closes financial transactions until April 3

Published On: March 22, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, March 22: Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Pulchowk, Lalitpur has closed its all financial transactions until April 3 over coronavirus fear.

DHADING, March 22: Locals of Khaniyabas in Dhading district used to depend on Dhading Besi for vegetables for everyday consumption but now they have started commercial vegetable farming which has helped to generate income and minimize dependency for vegetables from other areas.

Dailekh sees shortage of cooking gas

Published On: March 22, 2020 11:32 AM NPT By: Govinda KC

DAILEKH, March 22: Following the government's direction to suspend long haul transport and close educational institutions and government offices as announced on Friday, Dailekh has started seeing shortage of  liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The government had made the decision to restrain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nearly a month has elapsed since the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) forwarded a letter to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to take immediate action to stop the sale of Silver Heritage Group owned Tiger Palace Resort, the apex bank has not taken any decisions on the issue, rising fear that the millions of dollar to be siphoned off from the country.

NTB suspends issuance of TIMS card until further notice

Published On: March 21, 2020 11:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has decided to suspend issuance of Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) cards for the trekkers for various trekking areas in Nepal putting trekking expeditions to a halt.