ECONOMY
30 hydropower projects of 463 MW sustain damage worth Rs 8.5 billion in last week’s floods
30 hydropower projects of 463 MW sustain damage worth Rs 8.5...
KATHMANDU, June 24: A total of 30 hydropower projects in Eastern Nepal sustained damages worth Rs 8.5 billion due to floods that took place in the past few days.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Pokhara's tourism industry bounces back, entrepreneurs eager for further growth
Pokhara's tourism industry bounces back, entrepreneurs eager...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The tourism sector in Pokhara is experiencing a sense of renewed optimism as it gradually recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a temporary slump due to the suspension of international programs, the tourism business in Pokhara has started regaining momentum.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Decreasing use of letter of declaration at Birgunj Customs Office amid sharp decline in im...
Decreasing use of letter of declaration at Birgunj Customs O...
PARSA, June 24: The use of letter of declaration is decreasing at Birgunj Customs Office in recent periods.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Social Security Fund distributes Rs 5 billion to its contributors
Social Security Fund distributes Rs 5 billion to its contrib...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Social Security Fund (SSF) has distributed nearly Rs 5 billion in claims to contributors under the Social Security Scheme. So far, the SSF has successfully distributed Rs 4.79 billion to contributors through a range of security schemes.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Fiscal Commission urges Finance Ministry not to reduce financial equalization grant
Fiscal Commission urges Finance Ministry not to reduce finan...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission has sent a formal request to the Ministry of Finance, urging the latter not to reduce the financial equalization grant to sub-national governments.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse inched 13.46 points up; investors earned Rs 24 billion from shares transaction last...
Nepse inched 13.46 points up; investors earned Rs 24 billion...
KATHMANDU, June 24: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) gained a nominal of 13.46 points last week, as investors stayed in wait and watch in relation to Nepal Rastra Bank’s new monetary policy for fiscal year 2023/24.
Jun 24, 2023
SOCIETY
Kerunga marshland in Chitwan to be developed as a tourism spot
Kerunga marshland in Chitwan to be developed as a tourism sp...
BHARATPUR, June 24: The Kerunga marshland stretching from ward number 11 to 24 in Bharatpur Metropolitan City (BMC) in Chitwan district will be developed as a tourism spot.
Jun 24, 2023
ECONOMY
Two NAC pilots grounded for overspeed landing at Narita Airport
Two NAC pilots grounded for overspeed landing at Narita Airp...
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has taken the decision to ground two pilots employed by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).
Jun 24, 2023
WORLD
Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief a betrayal and vows to defend Russia
Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief a betrayal an...
June 24: President Vladimir Putin vowed Saturday to defend Russia against an armed rebellion by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led his troops out of Ukraine and into a key city south of Moscow.
Jun 24, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal sets a target of 168 runs for Netherlands
Nepal sets a target of 168 runs for Netherlands
KATHMANDU, June 24: In the World Cup Qualifying Cricket match, the Netherlands successfully bowled out Nepal for 167 runs.
Jun 24, 2023