Economy

Monetary Policy hopes to maintain 7.5 % inflation and 6.5 % economic growth

Kathmandu / July 14: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of the country, today released the Monetary Policy for the Fiscal Year 2016/17, focusing on harmonizing with the goals and priorities adopted by the budget as well as the national and international economic outlook. The Monetary Policy focuses on ramping up capital flow towards […]


ADB concerned over slow pace of development projects

Kathmandu / July 14: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed grave concern over ‘slow implementation’ of the ADB-funded development projects in Nepal. ADB high officials expressed this worry in the Tripartite Portfolio Review Meeting of the development projects implemented with the loan or grant assistance provided by it here today. Among the key portfolio […]


Preparations for giving final shape to Pancheshwar DPR by October

Ramesh Lamsal (Kathmandu) / July 7: Preparations have been made to give final shape to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project until October. It has been agreed in the fourth joint meeting of the Energy Secretaries of Nepal and India that concluded on Wednesday to give final shape to the DPR […]


Ten arrested for obstructing construction of transmission line

Sindhuli / July 2: In what seems as a bold move of the government to take action against people involved in obstructing the development process, Police here on Saturday arrested 10 people for obstructing the construction of Khimti-Dhalkebar 220 KV transmission line along the Sindhuli section in Sindhuli district. They were arrested for the interruption […]


NAC earns Rs 100 million profit this fiscal

Kathmandu / July 1: The national flag carrier- Nepal Airlines Corporation- is gradually becoming financially strong. The NAC which was long criticised for poor performance marked by irregular flights and weak financial condition is regaining its dignity and winning people’s heart. The state-run airlines company made 75 per cent more international flights in the current […]


Nepal’s hydropower sector is ‘Railway Engine’ for development: Pradeep Gangol

Kathmandu: Mr. Pradeep Gangol is an energy and management professional with over 25 years of experience in the sector in different capacities. He has experience in managing energy related organizations and projects in hydropower development and financing and rural electrification. Also he has experience in liaison with donors, government agencies, the private sector and non-governmental […]


Nepal supplies 74% unskilled manpower to global labour market

Janakpur / June 28: A significant number of unskilled manpower leave the country every year for the global labour market, putting their lives at risk, participants of a pogramme organised here Monday said. Taking part in an interaction programme on ‘safe migration’ organised by the Sahakarya Nepal for Community Development and a local Nayuwa Saraswoti […]


Nepalis aspiring works abroad almost ignorant of job nature

Kathmandu / June 27: A study has shown that almost 97 percent of Nepalis aspiring foreign employments were found unaware of the nature of job they were going to do. At an interaction organized by the Forum for Women, Law and Development here Monday, advocate Bimala Khadka presented the study report which revealed that only […]


Flights to and from Lukla and Faplu Airports obstructed since June 15

Solukhumbu / June 26: Over 200 tourists have been left stranded at Lukla in the district since the past few days as thick fog has affected visibility for aircraft flying to and from the Tenzing Hillary Airport. As a result, the tourists have been compelled to stay at Lukla, with no other feasible options available. […]


NEPSE Week: trade of above seven billion

Kathmandu / June 25: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index increased by 44 points to reach 666.99 this week. More than 11 million units of shares worth Rs. 7.82 billion of 147 listed companies were traded, according to NEPSE. Though the NEPSE index showed an increment, the trade however decreased by 15.76 per cent in compared […]




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