ECONOMY
FCAN makes yet another bid to protect Pappu Construction
FCAN makes yet another bid to protect Pappu Construction
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: The new leadership of Federation of Contractors’ Association Nepal has started lobbying to protect Pappu Construction Pvt Ltd -- a construction company that has left different development projects, mostly bridges, in limbo causing cost and time overruns.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Army signs agreement with Korean firm for Expressway DPR
Army signs agreement with Korean firm for Expressway DPR
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepal Army has formally awarded the contract to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Kathmandu Tarai Expressway to South Korean firm Soosung Engineering Co. Ltd.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
MFIs to be allowed to provide payment service
MFIs to be allowed to provide payment service
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Microfinance institutions (MFIs) will now be allowed to provide payment service through electronic means, payment cards and mobile wallet.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Experts stress on amending trade and transit protocol
Experts stress on amending trade and transit protocol
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepali and Indian government officials and experts have emphasized on the need for amendment in the trade and transit protocol between the two countries to accommodate the concept of inland waterways. They have also stressed on the need for establishing a bilateral mechanism to mat...
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Sangam Sweets sealed for selling substandard fare
Sangam Sweets sealed for selling substandard fare
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) has sealed Sangam Sweets located at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu, for selling inedible sweets.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse snaps four-day losing streak
Nepse snaps four-day losing streak
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index posted a marginal gain on Tuesday to end four-day losing run. The index traded higher in the initial trading hour, adding 9 points. Though the index pulled back in the remaining session, it managed to close 2.69 points higher at 1,241.36 points.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
ICRA Nepal organizes interaction with biz journalists
ICRA Nepal organizes interaction with biz journalists
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: ICRA Nepal Ltd (ICRA Nepal), a credit rating agency, organized an interaction with financial journalists on Tuesday.
Oct 03, 2018
ECONOMY
TIA, GBIA will be ready for VNY2020: Tourism minister
TIA, GBIA will be ready for VNY2020: Tourism minister
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari on Tuesday said that both Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) will be fully ready to welcome visitors for Visit Nepal Year 2020.
Oct 03, 2018
SPORTS
Lackluster Nepal starts Bangabandhu title defense with defeat to Tajikistan
Lackluster Nepal starts Bangabandhu title defense with defea...
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepal national football team started its defense of the Bangabandhu Gold Cup with a sluggish 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tajikistan in a fairly physical game in Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Oct 03, 2018
SPORTS
Paudel, Rashid wrap up Youth Asia Cup with an encouraging win
Paudel, Rashid wrap up Youth Asia Cup with an encouraging wi...
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: A blistering partnership of 53 runs between U-19 cricket team’s Rohit Kumar Paudel and Rashid Khan in 5.2 overs (32 deliveries) towards the end of the chase against the UAE U-19 cricket team sealed Nepal’s first win of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup by three wickets in the final group matc...
Oct 03, 2018