Kathmandu: In the fiscal year 2079/80, the goal is to maintain foreign exchange reserves sufficient to cover the import of goods and services for at least 7 months. According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the external sector has improved as a result of the policies adopted to preserve foreign exchange reserves through overall demand management… Continue reading Foreign exchange reserves sufficient to import goods for 9 months: NRB
Govt directs vendors not to advertise alcohol with pricelist
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Health and Population has instructed tobacco companies to stop advertising their company’s name and price list at the point of sale of retail grocery stores, wholesale grocery stores, and other stores. The ministry has directed not to put up any posters or billboards with the price list of cigarettes, bindis, gutka… Continue reading Govt directs vendors not to advertise alcohol with pricelist
NAC to operate flights twice a week in KTM-Resunga route
Kathmandu: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is all set to operate flights twice a week at Resunga Airport in Gulmi. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has given permission to NAC for the flights. The fare from Resunga Airport to Kathmandu will be Rs 6,000 per person. The distance from Kathmandu to Resunga Airport is 50… Continue reading NAC to operate flights twice a week in KTM-Resunga route
Former Home Minister Balkrishna Khan arrested from home
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress leader and former home minister Balkrishna Khand has been arrested. Khand was arrested from his residence on Wednesday morning. It is understood that Khand, who was involved in the case of fake Bhutanese refugees, was arrested during the same investigation. He was taken to the police station. More details on this are… Continue reading Former Home Minister Balkrishna Khan arrested from home
Govt allows to carry two mobile phones while returning from abroad
Kathmandu: Now onwards Nepali citizens coming from foreign employment can bring a maximum of two mobile phones with them. The Minister of Communication, Information and Technology Rekha Sharma informed that the meeting of the Council of Ministers has decided to amend the ‘Jhitigunta regulations’ and arrange to bring a maximum of two mobile phones with… Continue reading Govt allows to carry two mobile phones while returning from abroad
Messi, Fraser-Pryce win top Laureus global sports awards
Kathmandu: Lionel Messi has won a top accolade as world Sportsman of the Year and picked up another award as a member of the team of the year following Argentina’s World Cup soccer victory in 2022. Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finally broke through to win the Sportswoman of the Year award on her sixth nomination.… Continue reading Messi, Fraser-Pryce win top Laureus global sports awards
Government officials prohibited for foreign trip
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has requested the officials and employees of the local government not to travel abroad except in urgent cases. Keeping in mind the economic sensitivity of the country, as the budget preparation process of all three levels of the government is going on, it is not a… Continue reading Government officials prohibited for foreign trip
Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank
Kathmandu: Migration can serve as a force for growth and shared prosperity in all countries, according to a new report from the World Bank. Launched in Nepal today, the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies presents a powerful framework to guide policy making based on how well migrants’ skills and related attributes match… Continue reading Better Migration Policies Can Help Boost Prosperity in All Countries: World Bank
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
Kathmandu: The government has allowed animal testing for makeup ingredients to resume despite a 25-year ban. It changed a policy on animal testing to align with EU chemical rules, according to a High Court ruling. The High Court said on Friday that the government was acting legally after a case was brought by animal rights… Continue reading Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year ban
CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air
Kathmandu: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned all helicopter flights of Simrik Air. This ban was imposed after Simrik’s helicopter crashed in the Bhotkhola rural municipality of the Sankhuwasabha district on Friday. After the helicopter crashed during the transportation of goods, the flight of Simrik’s helicopter has been suspended until the further… Continue reading CAAN suspends all helicopter flights of Simrik Air