Economy

Tanahun Hydropower Project construction continued even during Tihar holidays

Tanahun, November 3 — The Tanahun Hydropower Project has continued the project construction works even during the Tihar holidays. Tihar is the second biggest festival of the Nepali Hindus after...

Ride-sharing scams rise during Tihar

Ride-sharing scams rise during Tihar

Kathmandu, November 3 — Sujan Acharya, originally from Gorkha, searched for a ride via Indrive while coming from Thamel to Nepaltar on Sunday afternoon. He waited at Thamel Chowk for...
Jumla supplies apples worth 614 million

Jumla supplies apples worth 614 million

Jumla, November 1 — The district of Jumla produced a total of 20,511 metric tonnes of apples this year.  Of the total production, the farmers and suppliers exported almost 9,400...
Import from Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Highway begins

Import from Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Highway begins

Rasuwa, October 30 — Import of goods has begun from the Rasuwagadhi trade transit point with the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Highway coming into operation.  The import has started with the resumption...
Gold prices surge by NPR 2,200 per tola

Gold prices surge by NPR 2,200 per tola

Kathmandu, October 30 — The price of gold has increased by NPR 2,200 per tola on Wednesday compared to Tuesday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers...
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

BBC News, October 29 — The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China's richest person. According to a rich list produced...
NEPSE sees significant gains on Tuesday

NEPSE sees significant gains on Tuesday

Kathmandu, October 29 — On Tuesday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index experienced a notable increase, rising by 46.69 points to reach 2,692.  Following a four-day trading hiatus, the...
Immigration office established at Korala check point

Immigration office established at Korala check point

Galeshwor (Myagdi), October 29 — An immigration office has been established at Korala check point at Lomanthang of Upper Mustang. According to the District Administration Office, Mustang, the office...
Rasuwa Customs Office reopens after one month

Rasuwa Customs Office reopens after one month

Kathmandu, October 29 — The Rasuwa Customs Office, which was closed due to landslides caused by floods in the last week of September, has reopened today. With the reopening...