BIZ BRIEFS Jagdamba’s bonanzaKATHMANDU: Jagdamba Cement Industries Pvt Ltd has come up with Jagdamba X-Press Bumper Bahar, a new consumer scheme. It entitles customers to an instant prize plus a chance to win bumper prizes through a lucky draw on the purchase... 21 Nov, 2008
Envoy pledges continued Indian support Sarlahi, November 1:Indian ambassador Rakesh Sood said today that India would continue its economic, physical and moral support to Nepal.Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the construction of a building for Janata High School... Travel 02 Nov, 2008
Naysayer Mahat rues lack of foreign, domestic investment Kathmandu, October 23:Former finance minister and NC CA member Dr Ram Sharan Mahat said yesterday that foreign and domestic investment would not pour in the country in the absence of peace and security.Commenting on budget allocation for the Ministry... Travel 24 Oct, 2008
Minister vouches for government’s shelf life Bhairahawa, September 30:CPN-UML standing committee member and Water Resources Minister Bishnu Poudel today said that the present government would not collapse and would complete its full term.Addressing a function upon his arrival at the home district... Travel 01 Oct, 2008
Budget ‘hints at ruling party hegemony’ Kathmandu, September 23:The legislative session of the Constituent Assembly continued discussion on the budget today as well.During today’s debate, NC CA member Narahari Acharya said the budget gave priority to federal republican order in principle,... Travel 24 Sep, 2008
Hydropower next biggest priority Kathmandu, September 20: Hydropower sector has been given second top priority after agriculture this fiscal year with Finance Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai allocating Rs 12.69 billion to this sector —13 percent more than the revised expenditure last... 20 Sep, 2008
Budget Watch : Local markets, IT sector potential growth areas Budget is the normal process of executing plans and policies of the government. It is a medium that decides the priority of the plans to be executed. It will address everything and move to that which has more priority. However, in the present context,... 28 Jul, 2008
Budget Watch : Tackle energy crisis Hydropower is not only about energy production for productive sectors but also a powerful means of bringing in socio-economic transformation and development as it brings in a number of development initiatives in the villages. It brings electrification... 09 Jul, 2008
Budhi Gandaki project fails to attract investors Kathmandu, June 11:Thanks to unclear government policies, investors are showing reluctance to investment in the hydroelectricity sector.No one has sent Request for Proposal (RFP) for building the storage-type 600 MW Budhi Gandaki Hydro Electricity... Horoscopes 12 Jun, 2008
Within inverted commas : CA poll is a must At this point of time, key concern for every Nepali is to see the successful completion of the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections on the stipulated date. Once the elections are over, the new parliament would be in an amicable position to crack down... 21 Mar, 2008
CEDBL, FMO, TREDF ink accord Kathmandu, February 16:Clean Energy Development Bank Ltd (CEDBL) has entered into agreements with Financierings Maatschappij-voor Ontwikkelingslanden (FMO), the Netherlands, as a foreign joint venture partner and Triodos Renewable Energy for... 16 Feb, 2008
Norwegian PM promises continued support to Nepal Kathmandu, February 8:Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today assured his government’s support to Nepal’s peace and democratisation process and the April 10 Constituent Assembly election and termed Nepal’s political developments as truly... Horoscopes 09 Feb, 2008
