Dr Mahat off to S’pore

KATHMANDU: Finance minister Dr Ramsharan Mahat left for Singapore to participate in the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund meetings. Talking to journalists, Dr Mahat said that discussions would be held on worldwide economic and monetary situations. — RSS

Visitors show interest

KATHMANDU: It was found that many foreigners showed keen interest about tourist destinations in Nepal at the Pacific Asia Travels Association (PATA) Travel Mart organised in Hong Kong from 12-15 September by PATA. Most visitors acclaimed that Nepal is a wonderful country but complained of on-going disturbances hurting its prospects.— RSS