KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) lost 53.16 points last week after the country’s secondary market failed to boost investor’ confidence even with the beginning of the Nepali New Year 2081.

KATHMANDU, April 20: During the first nine months of the current Fiscal Year 2023/24, a total of 286 new industries have been registered, according to the Department of Industry.

KATHMANDU, April 20: A total of 352 climbers have obtained permission to climb Mount Everest this year.

KATHMANDU, April 20: An agreement in principle has been reached for the financial management of the proposed 1063-megawatt Upper Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha district.

Godepani welcomes over 31,000 foreign tourists in a year

Published On: April 20, 2024 10:25 AM NPT By: RSS

MYAGDI, April 20: More than 31,000 foreign tourists visited Ghodepani-Poon Hill area of Annapurna rural municipality-6 in Myagdi district in 2080 BS.

KATHMANDU, April 20: The private sector is ahead of the government in terms of the construction and production of hydropower projects. According to the electricity production details of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) as of mid-March, the private sector leads in electricity production compared to the government.

KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the government aims to attract foreign investment, the private sector is worried due to the absence of legal reforms.

Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year

Published On: April 19, 2024 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, April 19: Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang in a one-year period from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024 by road, according to the data with the Ghasa police station located on the border of Myagdi and Mustang districts.

19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit

Published On: April 19, 2024 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: The upcoming third Nepal Investment Summit scheduled for April 28 and 29 will feature 19 hydropower projects from the private sector.

KATHMANDU, April 19: Sajha Yatayat has canceled the process of appointing the chief executive officer (CEO) after no candidate was recommended by the recruitment committee.