ECONOMY
Gold in short supply as falling prices drive surging demand
Gold in short supply as falling prices drive surging demand
After the gold imports surged massively draining out the foreign currencies from the country, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) introduced a work procedure in 2009 for proper management of gold imports.
Nov 28, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC to build Lumbini Regional Storage Depot in Rupandehi
NOC to build Lumbini Regional Storage Depot in Rupandehi
Pradeep Yadav, deputy director of NOC and head of the Storage Capacity Expansion Project, and Bibek Baral, head of KU’s Consultancy Department, signed the agreement amid a program on Wednesday. KU committed to completing the DPR within six months.
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
Electricity Regulatory Commission emphasizes implementing Lal Commission’s report
Electricity Regulatory Commission emphasizes implementing La...
The Electricity Regulatory Commission has stated that it is the ‘duty’ of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to implement the report on ‘Dedicated’ and ‘Trunk Line’ prepared by the commission chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Girish Chandra Lal.
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
PPMO approves NTB's guidelines for foreign programs and expenses
PPMO approves NTB's guidelines for foreign programs and expe...
NTB was facing difficulties in managing expenses for conducting international promotional activities. With the approval of the guidelines, the NTB will now be able to spend for overseas promotional campaigns
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
IFPRI, ICIMOD partner to boost climate-smart agriculture in Hindu Kush Himalaya region
IFPRI, ICIMOD partner to boost climate-smart agriculture in...
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himal...
Nov 27, 2024
Entertainment
Nepal-Africa Film Festival to be held in Kathmandu
Nepal-Africa Film Festival to be held in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The 13th Nepal-Africa Film Festival is going to be held in Kathmandu during the third week of January, 2025. The event is being organized by the College of Journalism and Mass Communication (CJMC) and Bilakshan Creation.
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
SC allows gold traders to purchase gold directly from commercial banks
SC allows gold traders to purchase gold directly from commer...
On November 22, the bench of SC Justices Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha issued an order stating that if the rules set by the Nepal Rastra Bank are satisfied, gold can be purchased directly without going through the federation.
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 38.81 points, daily turnover jumps to Rs 9.31 billion
NEPSE surges 38.81 points, daily turnover jumps to Rs 9.31 b...
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) jumped 38.81 points on Wednesday to close at 2,755.47 points.
Nov 27, 2024
SOCIETY
SC dismisses petition challenging Durga Prasai’s arrest
SC dismisses petition challenging Durga Prasai’s arrest
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a habeas corpus petition against the arrest of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai.
Nov 27, 2024
SOCIETY
Shey-Phoksundo emerges as preferred destination for domestic tourists
Shey-Phoksundo emerges as preferred destination for domesti...
The country’s deepest lake, also known as the blue diamond, continues to draw domestic and foreign tourists despite the rising cold as winter sets in.
Nov 27, 2024