Imports increase in third month of current FY

Published On: October 29, 2023 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Imports have increased in the third month of the current financial year (FY). According to the data released by the Department of Customs on Sunday, imports have increased by 1.69 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

Gold price remains stagnant

Published On: October 29, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The price of gold has remained stable in the domestic market today.

Commercial paragliding commences in Chandragiri

Published On: October 29, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: Commercial paragliding operations have taken flight at Chandragiri Hill in Kathmandu, thanks to the pioneering efforts of pilot Sanobabu Sunuwar and his company, 'Babu Adventures,' which boasts the distinction of being Nepal's inaugural high-altitude paragliding instructor.

JAJARKOT, Oct 29: Domestic and foreign tourists have demanded the construction of required infrastructures to facilitate reaching the Phoksundo Lake. There is a strong possibility of attracting tourists by building required infrastructures from Suligad near the headquarters of Dolpa to the lake, they said.

GANDAKI, Oct 28: The foot trail leading to Annapurna Base Camp is currently bustling with domestic tourists, as the Dashain festival has drawn a substantial number of trekkers to the region. The final destination, Annapurna Base Camp, is teeming with visitors, and the hotels are fully occupied.

POKHARA, OCT 29: Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality in Kaski offers a selection of four hiking trails for nature enthusiasts to explore. Among these, two have gained popularity among hikers, while the remaining two have seen fewer visitors. In an effort to bolster tourism, the rural municipality has decided to focus on promoting one specific route.

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The Indian government has turned flexible in facilitating imported hydropower by revising its energy related policy that talks on allowing the imported hydroelectricity also to be considered under the part of its renewable energy.

More than 33,000 people boarded Manakamana cable car in 12 days

Published On: October 29, 2023 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 29: During just 12 days of Dashain, an impressive number of 33,340 people took the thrilling journey on the Mankamana cable car.

KATHMANDU, Oct 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) fell 232.47 points in the first quarter of the current fiscal year.

KATHMANDU, Oct 28: As the arrears of electricity tariffs to be collected from consumers are increasing, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is preparing to speed up the work of disconnecting the power supply of such consumers.