ECONOMY
Letter of Credit to be made mandatory for trade with India, China
Letter of Credit to be made mandatory for trade with India,...
KATHMANDU, April 18: Nepali traders will have to start using banking channel for making or receiving payments from traders in China and India very soon.
Apr 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Akshaya Tritiya being observed across country
Akshaya Tritiya being observed across country
KATHMANDU, April 18: Hindu devotees across the country are observing Akshaya Tritiya, a significant date in the Hindu lunar calendar on Wednesday.
Apr 18, 2018
ECONOMY
NRB sets limits on transaction through digital channels
NRB sets limits on transaction through digital channels
KATHMANDU, April 18: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set upper limit for cash transactions through digital payment channels as well as the ceiling for cash withdrawal using credit card.
Apr 18, 2018
POLITICS
No progress in left unity talks as deadline looms
No progress in left unity talks as deadline looms
KATHMANDU, April 18: Talks between leaders of the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) on Tuesday failed to make headway as deadlock continues over the latter's demand for a dignified merger.
Apr 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Parsa wheat farmers facing huge losses
Parsa wheat farmers facing huge losses
BIRGUNJ, April 18: Wheat farmers of Parsa fear that they will not be able to recover even their cost of production this season. Pre-monsoon rains have compounded woes for farmers who were not getting suitable returns on their investment.
Apr 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Animal husbandry fails to woo highland youths
Animal husbandry fails to woo highland youths
PAANCHTHAR, April 18: Animal husbandry has a long history in high mountainous and hilly regions. However, residents in this region are slowly switching to other professions in recent days, which have resulted in the decline of animal husbandry.
Apr 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Four agriculture projects spent nearly Rs 2 billion for consultant services: OAG
Four agriculture projects spent nearly Rs 2 billion for cons...
KATHMANDU, April 18: It has been revealed that four projects under the Ministry of Agricultural, Land Management and Cooperatives having a combined budget of Rs 18.29 billion spent nearly Rs 2 billion for consultation services.
Apr 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Shamans, faith healers vow to eradicate Chhaupadi
Shamans, faith healers vow to eradicate Chhaupadi
BAJURA, April 18: Shamans of Badimalika Municipality have assured that they will co-operate with the municipality to eradicate the ill-practice of Chaupadi.
Apr 18, 2018
ECONOMY
Photo exhibition to promote tourism kicks off
Photo exhibition to promote tourism kicks off
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Honorary Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Nepal has organized a special exhibition celebrating the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina in pictures to promote tourism of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Apr 18, 2018
SOCIETY
Health Ministry's unsettled accounts amount to Rs 2.64 billion
Health Ministry's unsettled accounts amount to Rs 2.64 billi...
KATHMANDU, April 18: A report of the Office of Auditor General (OAG) reveals that the unsettled accounts at the Ministry of Health (MoH) amount to Rs 2.64 billion.
Apr 18, 2018