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Farmers let down by sugar mills to return to protests

Published On: January 30, 2020 06:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Sugarcane farmers have warned that they will start protesting again as they have yet to receive full payment of their dues from both the sugar mills and the government even a week after the agreed deadline.

CIT's loan on NAC is not at risk, says Finance Minister Khatiwada

Published On: January 29, 2020 06:06 PM NPT By: Kamal Subedi

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Finance Minister Dr Yuba Raj Khatiwada has stated that the loan provided to Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) by the Citizen's Investment Trust (CIT) does not have any risk.

Stocks up for a second consecutive day

Published On: January 29, 2020 09:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: After climbing over 16 points to 1,316 points in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index pulled back slightly at mid-day. The index then wavered around 1,310 points in the latter trading hours. Following the choppy trading session, Nepse closed the day at 1,306.15 points – up 5.52 points against the session earlier.

Chicken price rises to Rs 360 per kg

Published On: January 29, 2020 08:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The price of chicken has increased to Rs 360 per kg.

Tourism at receiving end of coronavirus outbreak

Published On: January 29, 2020 08:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Nepal will have to withstand adverse impacts in number of its macroeconomic areas with an increasing threat of coronavirus which has claimed over 100 human lives and infected more than 4,500 people in China alone.

Dhananjay Regmi appointed CEO of Nepal Tourism Board

Published On: January 29, 2020 08:19 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Dhananjay Regmi has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Rasuwagadhi border to close for 15 days to prevent coranavirus

Published On: January 29, 2020 07:23 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Jan 28: Border authorities of Nepal and China have decided to close the Rasuwagadhi border point for 15 days starting Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Lack of budget limits IEDI's effort to support start-ups

Published On: January 28, 2020 12:26 PM NPT By: Sujita Pradhan

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI), a government entity established to support start-ups, has been largely limited to provide training to emerging entrepreneurs due to budget crunch.