ECONOMY
Hyundai Nepal to organize Festive Carnival beginning Friday
Hyundai Nepal to organize Festive Carnival beginning Friday
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: In celebration of the upcoming Dashain, Deepawali, and Chhath festivals, Hyundai Nepal is set to kick off its much-anticipated "Hyundai Festive Carnival." The event being organized from October 6 to 8 promises a delightful experience for both loyal Hyundai patrons and potential new...
Oct 05, 2023
SOCIETY
High-level commission to probe gold smuggling begins its work
High-level commission to probe gold smuggling begins its wor...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The high-level commission formed earlier this week to carry out a detailed investigation into the recent incidents of gold smuggling has started its work. The commission started its work by establishing an office in the old building of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Singha Durbar.
Oct 05, 2023
ECONOMY
Gandaki receives Rs 500 billion investment in tourism sector despite pandemic challenges
Gandaki receives Rs 500 billion investment in tourism sector...
POKHARA, Oct 5: The tourism sector, which has been affected by the corona virus infection, has not yet recovered. Recently, the businessmen have not stopped complaining about the lack of visitors even during the tourist season, but they are increasing their investment in the tourism sector every yea...
Oct 05, 2023
ECONOMY
WB estimates Nepal's GDP growth rate to shrink to 1.9 percent in 2023
WB estimates Nepal's GDP growth rate to shrink to 1.9 percen...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: In its recent South Asia Development Update and Nepal Development Update, the World Bank (WB) has projected that Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate will contract to 1.9 percent in 2023. However, there is optimism for the future, as the World Bank anticipates an upturn...
Oct 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Daraz Nepal announces Dashain Dhamaka campaign with exciting discounts and prizes
Daraz Nepal announces Dashain Dhamaka campaign with exciting...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Daraz Nepal has announced its highly-anticipated annual 'Dashain Dhamaka' campaign, promising customers an abundance of joy and savings as they celebrate the festive season.
Oct 05, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt simplifies process for attracting FDI
Govt simplifies process for attracting FDI
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Amid concerns about challenges in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) due to procedural complexities, the government is set to streamline the process by approving foreign investments of up to Rs 500 million through the automatic route.
Oct 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Smuggling continues unabated as authorities struggle to arrest smugglers
Smuggling continues unabated as authorities struggle to arre...
BARA, Oct 5: As the festive season in Nepal, including Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath, approaches, the flow of smuggled goods from India has surged, with authorities struggling to arrest the smugglers responsible.
Oct 05, 2023
ECONOMY
Japan extends grant to improve Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Centre
Japan extends grant to improve Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan today signed an agreement for utilizing the grant assistance of JPY 3,296 million (approximately NPR 2.95 billion) for the implementation of the ‘Project for the Improvement of Dhulikhel Hospital Trauma and Emergency Center’.
Oct 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Pakistani, Azerbaijani nationals arrested for cheating
Pakistani, Azerbaijani nationals arrested for cheating
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: Police have arrested a Pakistani and an Azerbaijani national on the charge of their involvement in cheating. The police have made them public.
Oct 05, 2023
POLITICS
RSP proposes resolution against general amnesty in parliament
RSP proposes resolution against general amnesty in parliamen...
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) filed a resolution in the House of Representatives to stop amnesty, saying it was a wrong practice. In the proposal registered on Tuesday, a question has been raised about the presidential pardon on the recommendation of the government.
Oct 05, 2023