ECONOMY
‘Prime minister’s visit boosts tourist arrivals from China’
‘Prime minister’s visit boosts tourist arrivals from China’
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The number of Chinese tourists visiting Nepal in August increased by a massive 63.9 percent year-on-year to 12,048. Officials of Nepal Tourism Board have attributed this rise in tourists arrivals from the northern neighbor to Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli's China visit in mid-...
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Government planning another investment summit next year
Government planning another investment summit next year
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The government is planning to host another investment summit in March next year to promote Nepal as ‘a lucrative destination’ for investment.
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
World Bank approves energy credit to Nepal
World Bank approves energy credit to Nepal
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The World Bank has approved its first loan of US$ 100 million to strengthen the finances and operations of the energy sector in Nepal.
Sep 20, 2018
ECONOMY
Developers to be allowed to build infra at project sites on their own
Developers to be allowed to build infra at project sites on...
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Delay in building infrastructure like access road and electricity supply, among others, have affected many development projects. One example is Hongshi Shivam Cement Pvt Ltd in Nawalparasi.
Sep 20, 2018
SOCIETY
NRA to assist PADT in reconstruction
NRA to assist PADT in reconstruction
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has pledged technical assistance to Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) for the reconstruction of the infrastructures in the area damaged by the 2015 mega earthquake.
Sep 20, 2018
SOCIETY
Nepali death toll in Malaysia alcohol poisoning climbs to 6
Nepali death toll in Malaysia alcohol poisoning climbs to 6
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The number of Nepali deaths due to suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia climbed to six on Wednesday.
Sep 20, 2018
POLITICS
Province 2 CM boycotts Constitution Day function
Province 2 CM boycotts Constitution Day function
JANAKPUR, Sept 20: The principal secretary and secretaries of various ministries of Province 2, civil servants including chief district officers and security officials reached the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday morning to attend the function to mark the third Co...
Sep 20, 2018
POLITICS
Constitution Day: Black day for some, celebrations for others
Constitution Day: Black day for some, celebrations for other...
MAKWANPUR, Sept 20: The Government of Nepa, as well as the provincial governments, observed Constitution Day on Wednesday, marking the third anniversary of the promulgation of the new constitution.
Sep 20, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt's promises to make capital free from pollution fail to translate into action
Govt's promises to make capital free from pollution fail to...
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Immediately after the formation of the present government in February, the ministers and leaders of the ruling party had promised to make Kathmandu Valley free from dust and pollution soon.
Sep 20, 2018
POLITICS
Govt has failed on all fronts: NC
Govt has failed on all fronts: NC
KATHMANDU, Sept 20: The main opposition Nepali Congress has said Prime Minister KP Oli had proved a failure on all fronts including the implementation of the constitution.
Sep 20, 2018