ECONOMY
CBS predicts economy to grow 6.94 pc, highest since 1993/94
CBS predicts economy to grow 6.94 pc, highest since 1993/94
KATHMANDU, April 26: The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has projected the national economy to grow by 6.94 percent for the current fiscal year 2016/17, up from the 6 percent target set by the government.
Apr 26, 2017
POLITICS
Reconstruction should get top priority: Minister Joshi
Reconstruction should get top priority: Minister Joshi
KATHMANDU, April 26: Minister for Industry Nabindra Raj Joshi on Tuesday said that the government has requested industrialists to provide construction materials required for reconstruction at lower price.
Apr 26, 2017
Editorial
First things first
First things first
Just as it is important for at least the three major political parties to agree on a two-phase election, as proposed by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, it is as important that the three see eye to eye on the timing of the new budget.
Apr 26, 2017
ECONOMY
NT users can now access govt websites for free
NT users can now access govt websites for free
KATHMANDU, April 26: Mobile phone subscribers of Nepal Telecom (NT) can now browse government websites with no data charges.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
No-rule roads
No-rule roads
We have reached a point where the total length of vehicles in Kathmandu, laid end to end, is greater than the length of its roads
Apr 26, 2017
POLITICS
Locals declare to rebuild Kasthamadap on their own
Locals declare to rebuild Kasthamadap on their own
KATHMANDU, April 26: Distraught with the dilly-dallying by the government to reconstruct historical sites, the locals of Hanumandhoka Durbar Square Area on Tuesday announced to reconstruct the Kasthamandap Temple on their own.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
Roads not taken
Roads not taken
BCIM will lessen Nepal’s dependence on India by giving it direct access to markets beyond India
Apr 26, 2017
ECONOMY
TIA shop owners refuse to vacate space, move court
TIA shop owners refuse to vacate space, move court
KATHMANDU, April 26: Shop owners at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) are refusing to vacate their spaces, citing cases pending in different courts.
Apr 26, 2017
OPINION
Priced out
Priced out
Land price moved up in late 1980s when banks began accepting over-valued land as collateral
Apr 26, 2017
ECONOMY
Hoteliers seek foreign currency exchange facility
Hoteliers seek foreign currency exchange facility
KATHMANDU, April 26: Hoteliers have sought flexibility in allowing exchange of foreign currencies to foreign tourists. They have also said that the recent tightening of foreign currency exchange policy has 'invited serious problems toward providing service to foreign guests'.
Apr 26, 2017