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.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The government has said that it was trying its best bring Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) into operation before the third International Buddhist Conference.

Petrol, diesel prices down by Rs 2

Published On: February 18, 2020 08:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petrol and diesel/kerosene each by Rs 2 per liter.

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has started its first phase of the underground electricity distribution system by laying underground power wires in Kathmandu. The first phase of the project will begin with works in areas under Ratnapark and Maharajgunj distribution center.

Nepal-China trade hit by coronavirus threat

Published On: February 18, 2020 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepal-China trade volume went down in the last month after the northern neighbor halted the cross-border movement of traded goods because of the coronavirus outbreak. If this situation persists for a longer period of time, a possible shortage of the imported goods will loom and possibly trigger an upswing in market prices, according to analysts.

Nepal Oil Corporation slashes price of petroleum products

Published On: February 17, 2020 08:45 PM NPT By: Dilip Paudel

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepal Oil Corporation has slashed the price of petroleum products to be effective from today.

Mega Bank to utilize Rs 2b loan from Doha Bank

Published On: February 17, 2020 10:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 17:  Mega Bank Ltd has signed an agreement to utilize Rs 2 billion in commercial loan from Doha bank.