ECONOMY
No more new announcements please, power producers ask govt
No more new announcements please, power producers ask govt
KATHMANDU, March 24: Independent power producers have said that the government should not make any new declaration about the generation of hydro electricity, rather it should focus on implementing earlier commitments.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Seat assurance brings several domestic airports back into operation
Seat assurance brings several domestic airports back into op...
KATHMANDU, March 24: Along with the assurance of seat occupancy from local level bodies, domestic airlines companies have started flight operations to several domestic airports that have remained non-operational for many years.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Food Expo kicks off at Bhrikuti Mandap
Food Expo kicks off at Bhrikuti Mandap
KATHMANDU, March 24: The youth population of today is more inclined to eat junk food or ready-made fast food. This not only raises a major concern for health, but also threatens the existence of authentic Nepali food as city dwellers have been opting for foreign cuisines.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
HAN submits memorandum to tourism minister
HAN submits memorandum to tourism minister
KATHMANDU, March 24: Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has submitted a 16-point memorandum to newly appointed minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Rabindra Adhikari, on Thursday. A team lead by Amar Man Shakya, president of HAN, submitted the memorandum to minister Adhikari.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Syakar Trading launches ‘Honda Genuine Engine Oil’
Syakar Trading launches ‘Honda Genuine Engine Oil’
KATHMANDU, March 24: Syakar Trading Company, the authorized distributor of Honda motorbikes and scooters for Nepal, has launched a new pack of 'Honda Genuine Engine Oil' on Wednesday.
Mar 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Sunrise Bank signs agreement with Khalti digital wallet
Sunrise Bank signs agreement with Khalti digital wallet
KATHMANDU, March 24: Sunrise Bank has signed an agreement with Khalti Digital Wallet for mobile payment. Rabin Nepal, deputy general manager of Sunrise Bank and Manish Modi, managing director of Khalti, signed an agreement on Thursday.
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Siraha declared ODF zone despite many houses lacking toilets
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups struggle with debt
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Govt gears up preparations for Oli’s India visit
Govt gears up preparations for Oli’s India visit
KATHMANDU, March 24: The government has expedited homework to finalize agenda to be discussed during Prime Minister KP Oli’s official visit to India scheduled for the first week of April.
Sources said Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affair...
Mar 24, 2018
POLITICS
Govt skips consultation meet called by EU poll mission
Govt skips consultation meet called by EU poll mission
KATHMANDU, Mar 23: In a clear indication of souring relations between the government and the European Union (EU) mission in Nepal, government officials including those from the Election Commission (EC) have boycotted a stakeholders' consultation meeting organized by the EU Poll Observation Mission i...
Mar 24, 2018
SOCIETY
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups struggle with debt
Rs 5 million spent in lavish program when target groups stru...
SIRAHA, March 23: Three months ago, Rebati Saday of Lahan-1 used her ring as collateral to obtain loan from her landlord for constructing toilet in front of her dilapidated hut. Unfortunately, she had to stall the construction of her toilet in lack of adequate money. She wandered from place to place...
Mar 24, 2018