Govt plans to let industries operate from next week Kathmandu, April 21 With economic activities across the country at a standstill for almost one month, the government is preparing to allow industries to open gradually by adopting precautionary measures against the spread of coronavirus. As the... Travel 22 Apr, 2020
Panel to assess corona impact on industries Kathmandu, April 20 The government has formed a committee to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industrial sector. The committee led by Pushpa Raj Shahi, joint secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies,... Travel 21 Apr, 2020
Govt to provide loans to returnee migrants who want to start enterprises Kathmandu, April 16 The government is planning to provide loans to foreign migrant workers who have returned home due to the coronavirus pandemic and want to start their own businesses. The government is drafting a programme to provide certain... 17 Apr, 2020
NEA to build 1,200MW transmission line on valley outskirts Kathmandu, April 13 With an aim to provide reliable electricity to the customers in Kathmandu valley, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is planning to build a 220-kVA new high-voltage transmission backbone line on the outskirts of the... 14 Apr, 2020
Rice import up 9.7pc in past one week Kathmandu, April 10 The import of rice has increased by 9.7 per cent in the second week of the lockdown between March 31 and April 6 as compared to the first week of the lockdown between March 24 and 30. As per the Ministry of Industry, Commerce... 11 Apr, 2020
Tatopani customs formally opens, Rasuwagadi still closed Kathmandu, April 9 Twelve days after the government decided to reopen the major trade points with China, the Chinese authorities formally reopened the border check point and customs point at Tatopani of Sindhupalchowk district on... 10 Apr, 2020
India lifts ban on export of medicines Kathmandu, April 7 India has lifted the ban on the export of 24 types of drugs and its raw materials, except paracetamol. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade of India issued a notice on Monday lifting the earlier ban on the export of the 24... 08 Apr, 2020
Certificate of Origin temporarily not required in trade with India Kathmandu, April 6 The government has temporarily suspended a provision that mandatorily requires certificate of origin (COO) in trade between Nepal and India. The COO is a compulsory document that traders are required to acquire for foreign... 07 Apr, 2020
Lack of mobile vans affects FMTC�s home delivery service Kathmandu, April 2 The government initiated home delivery service is proving to be quite popular among the general public, albeit the Food Management and Trade Company (FMTC) is struggling to cope with the surging demand due to lack of sufficient... 03 Apr, 2020
Govt�s home delivery service off to a bumpy start Kathmandu, March 28 Lack of proper planning and failure to disseminate basic information to the general public caused the government initiative offering home delivery service to fall flat. As per the plan to supply daily essentials at the... Travel 29 Mar, 2020
Tatopani, Rasuwagadi customs opened KATHMANDU: The Department of Customs has formally opened the Tatopani and Rasuwagadi customs points from Thursday after the government took a decision to open these border points on Wednesday. The major border points along China had remained closed... 27 Mar, 2020
NEA to promote use of induction stoves Kathmandu, March 26 To promote the use of electric induction stoves, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is offering a discount of 20 per cent on electricity tariffs for consumers who use up to 150 units per month. Minister for Energy, Water... 27 Mar, 2020
