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Muna Sunuwar
Muna Sunuwar is a business correspondent at Republica English Daily. She covers tourism, aviation and energy-related issues. She has been active in professional journalism since 2017.themunasun@gmail.com
‘Nepal will become self-reliant in goats, buffaloes in two years’
Published On: October 2, 2019 09:53 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Nepal will become self-reliant in goats and buffaloes in two years, according to Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Chakrapani Khanal.
CAAN makes move to collect outstanding dues of over Rs 2 billion
Published On: September 25, 2019 07:17 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is making a move to collect outstanding dues of over Rs 2 billion from 230 airlines companies, government offices, firms, and individuals.
Zurich Airport Int’l AG shortlisted for Nijgadh airport project
Published On: September 24, 2019 06:38 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) on Monday shortlisted Zurich Airport International AG for the construction of the Nijgadh International Airport Project.
VCTS gets overwhelming response
Published On: September 21, 2019 08:35 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Despite initial opposition from the private sector, over 10,000 consignments are being registered in the vehicle consignment and tracking system (VCTS) every day nowadays, according to the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI).
Panel recommends NAC add two narrow body planes
Published On: September 19, 2019 09:59 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: A committee formed by the government a month ago to bring reforms in Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has recommended the corporation to immediately add two Airbus 320 aircraft to fly to newly-identified destinations.
Nepal is significant market for us
Published On: September 15, 2019 10:13 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
Having two decades of experience in marketing, brand management and sales team management, Sabrina Chan joined MoneyGram in 2004. The Marketing Head of Asia Pacific, South Asia and Middle East, Chan has expanded her remit to cover more regions including South Asia and the Middle East region developing and leading the regional initiatives for more than 25 countries.
Goat meat price expected to go up during Dashain
Published On: September 10, 2019 10:45 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Goat meat is likely to be traded at Rs 1,500 per kilogram during Dashain holidays if the government does not initiate to ease supply, say goat traders.
204 firms fined on the spot for flouting consumer law
Published On: September 7, 2019 08:16 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 7: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection slapped on-the-spot fines on 204 firms that were found not complying with Consumer Protection Act 2019 which came into effect from February.
230 permitted to climb six mountains this autumn
Published On: September 4, 2019 08:23 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 4: The government has permitted 230 mountaineers to climb different peaks, including Mount Everest, in the autumn season.
Paddy transplantation falls due to delayed monsoon
Published On: September 2, 2019 09:04 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Paddy transplantation rate fell by 0.5% this year, thanks to delayed monsoon, government data shows.
License of Nepal Satellite Telecom terminated
Published On: August 20, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: The license of Nepal Satellite Telecom (NST), a telecommunications company owned by businessman Ajeya Raj Sumargi, has been automatically terminated as it failed to pay dues owed to Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) by the given deadline.
Driving license backlog will be cleared in three months: DoTM
Published On: August 15, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has claimed that smart license applications backlog will be cleared within three months.
Gold hits historic high at Rs 71,000 per tola
Published On: August 14, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The price of gold hit a new high of Rs 71,000 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Agriculture insurance attracts commercial farmers
Published On: August 13, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
REPUBLICA, Aug 13: With the growth of commercial farming in Nepal and the government's 75 percent subsidy program, an increasing number of farmers have been attracted to agriculture insurance.
EPF continues to attract depositors despite SSF launch
Published On: August 7, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: While the government launched Social Security Fund (SSF) eight months ago with much fanfare, people are still attracted toward Employment Provident Fund (EPF), data shows.
Gold glitters at record high of Rs 66,300 per tola
Published On: August 5, 2019 09:34 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Gold marched to a record high of Rs 66,300 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Sunday.
Rs 276b spent on post-quake reconstruction
Published On: August 5, 2019 07:00 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: A total of Rs 276.3 billion has been spent on post-earthquake reconstruction that includes government buildings, educational institutions, health centers and archeological heritages, among others.
Paddy transplantation 80% complete
Published On: August 1, 2019 07:12 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, August 1: Paddy transplantation has been completed on 80.18% of the rice field across the country as of Sunday.
Rs 10b collected in aviation development fund in 5 years
Published On: July 31, 2019 07:12 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, July 31: A total of Rs 10.25 billion has been collected from international flights passengers in the Aviation Development Fund (ADF) over the past five years.
Over 6,100 firms join VCTS
Published On: July 30, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Muna Sunuwar
KATHMANDU, July 30: A total of 6,172 companies have signed up for vehicle, consignment tracking system (VCTS) as of Monday.
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