Banana worth Rs 40 million imported in Janakpurdham for Chhath festival Bananas are a must-have fruit for performing various rituals associated with the Chhath festival. Business 17 Nov, 2023
'Nepali Army should not be taken as weak institution' Lawmaker Bamdev Gautam has said the Nepali Army should not be taken as a weak agency. Recalling the help and contribution of the institution when the country and people were in need, he said, “One should not make statements randomly about the Nepali Army.” Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2023
Locals growing sugarcane, banana on Bajura roadside BAJURA, DECEMBER 10 Locals have started sugarcane and banana farming on the roadside from Dabbazaar to Martadi along the Sanphe-Martadi road section in Bajura. Agriculture Knowledge Centre, Bajura, provided loan to local farmers for the... Travel 11 Dec, 2020
Rain damages crops, vegetable prices surge in Chitwan Chitwan, July 25 Excessive accumulation of water in the fields due to incessant rainfall has damaged crops and vegetables in Chitwan. According to Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Bharatpur, rain has its impact in most parts of the district. The... Travel 26 Jul, 2020
Strong winds damage properties worth millions in Kailali DHANGADI: Strong winds accompanied by hailstones have wrecked properties worth millions in Kailali district. Bardagoriya Rural Municipality and Gauriganga Municipality were affected the most by the storm that took place on Monday night.... Travel 09 Apr, 2019
EDITORIAL: Banana bane Govt policy must aim at modernising banana farming; raising tariff on imported fruit is not a lasting solution Every time when the government faces wrath from Nepali farmers over their weak competitive edge in domestic market, the only option the... 21 Nov, 2018
Yellow light likely for banana import to ensure market for domestic produce Government may raise agriculture tax on imported bananas Subsidies, promotional packages sought for farmers Kathmandu, November 19 The government is preparing to raise agricultural tax on imported bananas to slow down its import and... 20 Nov, 2018
Govt planning to increase import tax on bananas KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Chakra Pani Khanal has shared that the government was working to increase import tax on bananas aimed at lessening its import from India. He also added that the rate and ratio of... Horoscopes 19 Nov, 2018
Floods swept away crops worth Rs 8bn Kathmandu, August 16 The recent floods and landslides triggered by the heavy monsoon rains in different Tarai districts have swept away planted crops worth over Rs eight billion, as per a preliminary report of government. The report unveiled... 17 Aug, 2017
EDITORIAL: Huge gap The central bank should be able to come up with a definite and realistic reply to the gold dealers’ claim of what the demand for gold is. It needs to assess the demand for gold in the market Things do not seem to be going all right in the Nepali... 18 Jan, 2017
Farmers protest free import of bananas from India KANCHANPUR: Banana farmers of Kanchanpur and Kailali districts today staged a demonstration in front of the main entrance to the Gaddachauki Customs Office, Kanchanpur, to protest free import of bananas from India. They argued that bananas being... Travel 17 Oct, 2016
Commercial banana farming A banana farm located in Krishnapur of Kanchanpur district, on August 8, 2016. Over two dozen farmers practise commercial banana farming in the village. Photo: RSS
