ECONOMY
Nepse snaps losing run
Nepse snaps losing run
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Trading began on a positive note on Monday, gaining more than six points initially. Though the remaining sessions were relatively lackluster, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index gained 6.16 points to close the day at 1,220.52 points.
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Tea workers' protest enters Day 12
Tea workers' protest enters Day 12
DAMAK, Oct 9: Tea laborers have been protesting for the last 12 days in Jhapa demanding implementation of minimum wage fixed by the government. Picking tea leaves has been halted. The government is yet to address concerns of those tea laborers to address their problems though a government panel has...
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Tourism Udyami Seedcamp’ launched
‘Tourism Udyami Seedcamp’ launched
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced ‘Tourism Udyami Seedcamp’ in order to welcome ideas of tourism entrepreneurs all over the country.
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
NRNA to organize Tourism Promotion Year 2019
NRNA to organize Tourism Promotion Year 2019
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has announced it will celebrate 2019 as Tourism Promotion Year for Nepal. The move comes as a complimentary initiative to the government’s announcement of celebrating Visit Nepal Year 2020, targeting to welcome two million tourists by 2020.
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Was there any agreement to cap sugar prices at Rs 63 per kg?’
‘Was there any agreement to cap sugar prices at Rs 63 per kg...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Members of a sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed to look into the soaring prices of consumable goods, including sugar, on the eve of festive season, have questioned whether sugar mills had made commitment with the government to not raise sugar price before i...
Oct 09, 2018
ECONOMY
Sugar mills given five days to clear farmers’ dues
Sugar mills given five days to clear farmers’ dues
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The government has given a five-day ultimatum to sugar producers to clear their outstanding dues to sugarcane farmers. A joint meeting of ministers of five different ministries has decided to take legal action against those sugar producers who fail to pay their dues to sugarcane fa...
Oct 09, 2018
POLITICS
NC opposes awarding of Budhi Gandaki Project to Chinese firm
NC opposes awarding of Budhi Gandaki Project to Chinese firm
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Terming the decision to award the 1200 MW Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project to China’s state-owned contractor firm as objectionable, the main opposition party Nepali Congress has asked the government to build the project using domestic resources.
Oct 09, 2018
POLITICS
No NSU membership to those above 32 years
No NSU membership to those above 32 years
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepali Congress (NC) has made it mandatory for a member of its students’ wing, Nepal Students Union (NSU), to be below 32 years of age. The party on Monday endorsed the decision taken by the 11th General Convention of NSU not to give membership to those above 32 years of age.
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
PM's IT consultant 'tapping' private data on people for commercial use
PM's IT consultant 'tapping' private data on people for comm...
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Information Technology (IT) consultant to the prime minister, Asgar Ali, who is also chief executive officer (CEO) of eSewa Fonepay Private Limited, has been accused of abusing his position to pressure various authorities to provide private and sensitive information concerning the...
Oct 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Three Nepali women rescued from India
Three Nepali women rescued from India
KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Joint efforts from Manakamna Ekta Foundation and Prahar Janashakti party of India have led to the rescue of three Nepali women from Virar, Maharastra, India.
Oct 09, 2018