'Need to strengthen scope of economic journos' 'Need to strengthen scope of economic journos' Minister for Finance Prakash Sharan Mahat has emphasised the need for strengthening the scope of economic journalists considering the accelerated development of the mass media sector as a whole in recent times. Minister for Finance Prakash Sharan Mahat has emphasised the need for strengthening the scope of economic journalists considering the accelerated development of the mass media sector as a whole in recent times. Business 03 Sep, 2023
Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight months Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight months Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries ranging from India to the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year. Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries ranging from India to the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year. Business 01 Sep, 2023
NMA estimates income collection of Rs 159 million this fiscal year NMA estimates income collection of Rs 159 million this fiscal year The 33rd annual general meeting of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has successfully concluded today, in which the association made public its progress report for the fiscal year 2022-23 and discussed the policies and programmes of the fiscal year 2023-24. The 33rd annual general meeting of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has successfully concluded today, in which the association made public its progress report for the fiscal year 2022-23 and discussed the policies and programmes of the fiscal year 2023-24. Business 01 Sep, 2023
NOC increases price of petroleum products NOC increases price of petroleum products The NOC said that the new price will be effective from midnight today. The NOC said that the new price will be effective from midnight today. Business 31 Aug, 2023
Tourist arrivals up in Lumbini Tourist arrivals up in Lumbini Lumbini welcomed people from 96 countries in 2022 and till July this year, tourists from 67 visited the historic city. Lumbini welcomed people from 96 countries in 2022 and till July this year, tourists from 67 visited the historic city. Business 31 Aug, 2023
Gold price increases by Rs 800 per tola Gold price increases by Rs 800 per tola The prices of gold and silver are fixed in the domestic market being based on their international market rates. The prices of gold and silver are fixed in the domestic market being based on their international market rates. Business 30 Aug, 2023
Suzuki begins delivery of Jimny Suzuki begins delivery of Jimny CG|Motocorp and CG |NXTGEN, the authorised distributor of Suzuki cars in Nepal and the automotive division of CG|Holdings, has begun the delivery of Jimny — the ultimate off-roader — across Nepal. CG|Motocorp and CG |NXTGEN, the authorised distributor of Suzuki cars in Nepal and the automotive division of CG|Holdings, has begun the delivery of Jimny — the ultimate off-roader — across Nepal. Business 29 Aug, 2023
15th edition of NADA Auto Show slated to kick off from September 12 15th edition of NADA Auto Show slated to kick off from September 12 The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal is set to host the 15th edition of its premier automotive exhibition, ‘TATA Motors Genuine Oil presents NADA Auto Show 2023’, scheduled to take place from September 12 to 17 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall. The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal is set to host the 15th edition of its premier automotive exhibition, ‘TATA Motors Genuine Oil presents NADA Auto Show 2023’, scheduled to take place from September 12 to 17 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall. Business 29 Aug, 2023
SC issues interim order on DoTM's decision SC issues interim order on DoTM's decision The Supreme Court has issued an interim order on the decision of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) to mandate inter-province passenger and cargo vehicles to obtain an inter-provincial route permit on the writ filed by the truck operators against the department’s decision on Friday. The Supreme Court has issued an interim order on the decision of the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) to mandate inter-province passenger and cargo vehicles to obtain an inter-provincial route permit on the writ filed by the truck operators against the department’s decision on Friday. Business 29 Aug, 2023
Gold price remains stable, slight drop in silver Gold price remains stable, slight drop in silver The price of gold remains stable for the last four days, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations. The price of gold remains stable for the last four days, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations. Business 28 Aug, 2023
NAC to conduct flights from GBIA NAC to conduct flights from GBIA The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is set to conduct flights to New Delhi in India and Hong Kong from the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa by establishing the airport as a transit point from Tuesday onwards. The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is set to conduct flights to New Delhi in India and Hong Kong from the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa by establishing the airport as a transit point from Tuesday onwards. Business 28 Aug, 2023
HBL's new offer HBL's new offer Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has launched a ‘Fund Transfer Ma Mobile Phone Haath Ma’ offer for its mobile banking users in collaboration with connectIPS. Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has launched a ‘Fund Transfer Ma Mobile Phone Haath Ma’ offer for its mobile banking users in collaboration with connectIPS. Business 28 Aug, 2023
Nepal expands electrical transmission network by 3,118 km in nine years, 2,852 km being built Nepal expands electrical transmission network by 3,118 km in nine years, 2,852 km... In the past nine years, Nepal has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its electricity transmission system, with the addition of 3,118 kilometres of circuit transmission lines. In the past nine years, Nepal has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its electricity transmission system, with the addition of 3,118 kilometres of circuit transmission lines. Business 28 Aug, 2023
NRB to auction T-Bills worth Rs 15.13bn NRB to auction T-Bills worth Rs 15.13bn The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue Treasury Bills (T-Bills) worth over Rs 15.10 billion on Monday. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue Treasury Bills (T-Bills) worth over Rs 15.10 billion on Monday. Business 28 Aug, 2023
SC issues short-term interim order on writ filed by AOAN SC issues short-term interim order on writ filed by AOAN The Supreme Court has issued a short-term interim order on the writ filed by the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) against the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to prohibit flight crew members having a share in the company from exercising the privileges of their licence for all types of commercial flights and restrict mountain and sling flights. The Supreme Court has issued a short-term interim order on the writ filed by the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) against the decisions of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to prohibit flight crew members having a share in the company from exercising the privileges of their licence for all types of commercial flights and restrict mountain and sling flights. Business 28 Aug, 2023
NSBL signs MoU NSBL signs MoU Nepal SBI Bank Ltd (NSBL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MAW Vriddhi Autocorp Pvt Ltd (MVAPL) and MAW Vridhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd (MVCVPL) to facilitate the financing of vehicles under the bank’s hire purchase scheme. Nepal SBI Bank Ltd (NSBL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MAW Vriddhi Autocorp Pvt Ltd (MVAPL) and MAW Vridhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt Ltd (MVCVPL) to facilitate the financing of vehicles under the bank’s hire purchase scheme. Business 27 Aug, 2023
Precious metals shine Precious metals shine The price of yellow and grey metals increased in the trading week between August 20 and 25. The price of yellow and grey metals increased in the trading week between August 20 and 25. Business 27 Aug, 2023
Nepse index sheds 0.94pc Nepse index sheds 0.94pc The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell by 19.20 points or 0.94 per cent in the trading week between August 20 and 24 to settle at 2,013.93 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell by 19.20 points or 0.94 per cent in the trading week between August 20 and 24 to settle at 2,013.93 points. Business 27 Aug, 2023
SEBON chairman Hamal inaugurates SharePro Securities week-long event to celebrate it's official launch SEBON chairman Hamal inaugurates SharePro Securities week-long event to celebrate... SharePro Securities Pvt. Ltd. (Broker No. 65), an emerging stock brokerage company in the financial and stock broking industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting week-long event to celebrate its official inauguration. The event, which kicked off on August 25, 2023, promises to be a historic occasion, ushering in a new era in the Nepalese financial sector. SharePro Securities Pvt. Ltd. (Broker No. 65), an emerging stock brokerage company in the financial and stock broking industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting week-long event to celebrate its official inauguration. The event, which kicked off on August 25, 2023, promises to be a historic occasion, ushering in a new era in the Nepalese financial sector. Business 26 Aug, 2023
Public transportation fares hiked in Bagmati Province Public transportation fares hiked in Bagmati Province After the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) raised fuel prices on August 16, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Transport Management of Bagmati Province has announced hike in fares of public vehicles operating in the province, including taxis. After the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) raised fuel prices on August 16, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Transport Management of Bagmati Province has announced hike in fares of public vehicles operating in the province, including taxis. Business 25 Aug, 2023
Kathmandu Peace Corps Deputy Director David E. White Jr. arrives in Nepal Peace Corps Deputy Director, David E. White Jr. has arrived in Kathmandu for a five-day trip to Nepal, today.
Health Govt has not done enough to ensure women's health and reproductive rights Stakeholders have said that the government has not made enough progress on health and reproductive rights issues and therefore, the government cannot successfully defend its positions with regard to six list of questions posed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women regarding Nepal's seventh periodic report.
Nepal Over 90% in Madhesh lack access to insurance A 90.6 per cent of citizens of Madhesh province is out of reach of insurance. The total population of Madhesh province is 6 million 114 thousand.
Business Nepal committed to promote culture of innovation, entrepreneurship: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the government has a policy of promoting the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, simplifying the investment process.
Nepal Police arrest one with 250kg of marijuana in Morang Police in Morang arrested an individual and confiscated 250 kilograms of marijuana in Biratnagar Metropolitan City-17 on Tuesday night.
Nepal Culture of impunity against discrimination puts Dalit at risk Authorities in Nepal are failing to protect Dalits, particularly women and girls, from systemic and widespread caste-based discrimination, claims Amnesty International in its new report “No One Cares”: Descent-Based Discrimination against Dalits.
Nepal Police seize 440 kilograms of marijuana, arrest three in Sunsari Police arrested three individuals on charges of trafficking illegal drugs, seizing a total of 440 kilograms of marijuana in Sunsari on Tuesday night.
Business Gold price increase by Rs 1,000 per tola The domestic gold market saw yet another uptick in prices on Wednesday, with an increase of Rs 1,000 per tola.
Environment Weather to remain partly cloudy in hilly region The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.