KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai has said that the world should be informed about the fact that Nepal is free from the dark shadow of coronavirus.

Govt to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone'

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The government has put forth a plan to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone' to minimize the impact of the outbreak on the tourism industry.

Dispute on compensation for industrial park in Damak

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:14 PM NPT By: YUBARAJ BIBASH

DAMAK, Feb 19: The local government body has shown dissatisfaction on the matter of compensation for the construction of the China-Nepal Friendship Industrial Park in Damak. The body has demanded proper management of the squatters living in the area set aside for the industrial park.

Gold at new high of Rs 76,700 per tola

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The price of gold marched to a fresh high of Rs 76,700 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Tuesday.

Nepse above 1,400 points for first time in 22 months

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shot up by 18 points in the morning as strength carried over to Tuesday's trading. However, sellers took over the latter trading session with the index declining steadily to trade briefly in red in the last trading hour. A slight recovery toward the close meant the benchmark index ended the day 1.77 points at 1,400.01 points.

Dhankuta farmers falling in love with avocado

Published On: February 18, 2020 08:30 PM NPT By: RSS

ITAHARI, Feb 18: Dhankuta district was famous for exporting toothsome orange creating its niche market among consumers in the eastern Terai and also in adjoining Indian markets of Bihar and West Bengal. Once a synonym of orange production in eastern hills of Nepal, Dhankuta, of late, is turning to a brand new exotic fruit - avocado.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Minister for Energy Barshan Man Pun on Tuesday said that the government is working to provide electricity to every household of the country within two years.

Udayapur bus terminal construction in full swing

Published On: February 18, 2020 10:40 AM NPT By: Maheshwor Chamling Rai

UDAYAPUR, Feb 18: Construction of province-level bus terminal at Gaighat of Udayapur is going on in a war footing.

Nepse hits 21-month high with record turnover

Published On: February 18, 2020 10:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index saw considerable strength throughout Monday's trading session. After gaining roughly 24 points in early trading, the index saw a brief correction. However, the overall sentiment remained firmly bullish with the index making fresh highs in the afternoon. The index crossed 1,400-point level in the final trading hour but pulled back marginally to end the day 34.26 points higher at 1,398.24 points.

Importers of substandard Garima seeds fined Rs 3.12 million

Published On: February 18, 2020 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Department of Commerce Supplies and Consumer Protection has slapped a fine of Rs 3.12 million fine on various importers and traders of Garima seeds.