KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) is preparing to conduct interviews of the candidates who applied for the post of executive director in Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) from mid-February. According to the MoCIS, interviews along with the presentations of the candidates will be held from February 14 to February 17.

As the festival of Tihar approaches, sugar becomes one of the most sought-after commodities in the market. The festival's traditions, characterized by a delightful array of sweets and delicacies, make it the second most significant celebration in Hindu culture in Nepal. However, as the festive season unfolds, the nation grapples with a severe shortage of sugar. The demand for sugar surges as Tihar, the festival of lights and sweets, draws near. This situation not only results in a scarcity of sugar but also offers unscrupulous businesspeople an opportunity to hoard and profit from exorbitant pricing.

Sept 13: The government has decided to import 20,000 tons of sugar with a 15 percent customs discount in preparation for the upcoming major festivals.

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: A team of officials from various nine governmental departments dealing with consumers’ rights and protection, including the District Administration Office in Kathmandu, will conduct market monitoring starting from September 18.

KATHMANDU, July 4: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) has said there would be no shortage of food grains anywhere during the rainy season this year.

KATHMANDU, May 8: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies in collaboration with the European Economic Chamber-Nepal (EEC-Nepal) is organizing the EU-Nepal Business Forum on Monday in Kathmandu.

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Chairman of Janamat Party Dr CK  Raut has said that they will participate in the government only if they get the Ministry of Industry.

KATHMANDU, April 7: A delegation from Nepal-India Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) led by Officiating President of NICCI, Sunil KC, along with Vice President Saibal Ghosh, Director General Keshab Man Singh, and Deputy Director Marshal Rathour paid a courtesy call on Arjun Prasad Pokharel, Secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies on Wednesday.

BAGMATI, August 31: The Bagmati Province has decided to set up four new offices under the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment in order to provide public service in a convenient manner.

KATHMANDU, July 30: Sugarcane farmers, who arrived in Kathmandu to seek government’s help to settle dues that owners of sugarcane factories owe to them, have warned of stringent protests if their demands are not met by August 21.

KATHMANDU, April 27: Buyers have started to rush to their nearest retail stores to purchase daily essentials citing the possible shortage and excessive price hike after the government enforced prohibitory order to be effective from Thursday. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said there is adequate food in stock.

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has honoured 25 entrepreneurs from several fields with the 'Commercially Important Person' award amidst a special programme organised here today by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS) has been delaying to increase the quota of gold import, exacerbating shortage of the yellow metal in the market. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) had written the ministry six months ago proposing to raise the daily import quota to 25 kg to meet rising demands.