Election commission takes action against candidates who did not submit election expenses

Kathmandu: The Election Commission has takes action against 2,435 candidates who did not disclose their expenditure details for the House of Representatives and Province Assembly elections within the stipulated time. On Tuesday, Shaligram Sharma Poudel, spokesperson and joint secretary of the commission, issued a press release and informed that 2,435 candidates were fined 15,000. The… Continue reading Election commission takes action against candidates who did not submit election expenses

Nepali Airlines are allowed for in-flight shopping service

Kathmandu: Nepal’s international airlines are now able to operate ‘Onboard Duty Paid Shop’ during flights. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has issued a procedure for operating on-board duty paid shops with the aim of facilitating the operation of such shops inside the aircraft during the flight. According to this procedure, the airline… Continue reading Nepali Airlines are allowed for in-flight shopping service

U.S. based tea company Nepal Tea Collective Launches in Nepal

Kathmandu: New York based tea company, Nepal Tea Collective, is now in Nepal. Since 2016, Nepal Tea Collective has been distributing Orthodox Nepali teas all over the United States and to buyers from over 42 countries. Till date, they have sold more than 10 million cups of tea world-wide. They are now enthused to launch… Continue reading U.S. based tea company Nepal Tea Collective Launches in Nepal

DOFE objects immigration department’s decision of returning migrant workers from airport

Kathmandu: The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) objects Department of Immigration’s decision of returning migrant workers from airport despite having work permit. The department disagreed with the decision that the workers going to work abroad with a labor permit must submit additional documents to the immigration office for the departure permit, saying that the documents… Continue reading DOFE objects immigration department’s decision of returning migrant workers from airport

Nepal begins grass export to China

Kathmandu: Nepal has officially started exporting processed grass to China for the first time. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Beduram Bhusal and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song officially launched the haulage export during a program on Saturday. 10 trucks with 80 tons have left… Continue reading Nepal begins grass export to China

IBN signs MoU with German company to establish chemical fertiliser plant in Nepal

Kathmandu: Investment Board Nepal, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German- based DIAG Industries GmbH for Preparation of Detailed Feasibility Study Report for the establishment of Chemical Fertiliser Plant (Urea) in Nepal. Chief Executive Officer of Investment Board Nepal, Sushil Bhatta, and Managing Director of DIAG Industries GmbH, Benjamin Becker, signed the MoU… Continue reading IBN signs MoU with German company to establish chemical fertiliser plant in Nepal

Remittances increased 22.7 percent in last 11 months

Kathmandu: Remittance inflows increased 22.7 percent to R 1112.52 billion in the last 11 months compared to an increase of 4.1 percent in the same period of the previous year. Number of Nepali workers (institutional and individual-new) taking approval for foreign employment increased 46.6 percent to 459,415 in the review period. The number of Nepali… Continue reading Remittances increased 22.7 percent in last 11 months

NOC drops fuel price

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Kathmandu: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petroleum products. The corporation reduced the prices with effect from Monday midnight. According to the corporation, the price of petrol and diesel/kerosene has been reduced by Rs 7.50, Rs 6 and Rs 5 per liter for the first, second and third category respectively. According to… Continue reading NOC drops fuel price

Police arrested owner of Pappu Construction

Kathmandu: The owner of Pappu Construction, Harinarayan Rauniyar, has been arrested on the basis of complaint filed for fraud. Rauniyar was arrested today Friday by the team of Baneshwor police. Although a complaint has been registered against Rauniyar at the Banke district police office for fraud related offences, as he lives in Kathmandu, a request… Continue reading Police arrested owner of Pappu Construction