KATHMANDU, Oct 28: It has been found that the loans taken by the farmers of Nepal for agriculture purposes have been reduced by 10 percent.

ANNAPURNA (KASKI), Oct 28: Tourists opting for a trek along the route within Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski will now be required to pay a tourism fee.

Gold price reaches historic high of Rs 116,000 per tola

Published On: October 27, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 27: On Friday, gold prices in Nepal surged to an unprecedented level, as reported by the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations. The per tola price of gold reached an all-time high of Rs 116,000, marking a significant milestone.

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: More than 2000 Electric Vehicles (EV) have availed service from the charging station of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in a single day.

Traders reduce price of goats and mountain goats in Bhaktapur

Published On: October 26, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Oct 26: In Bhaktapur's Sallaghari, traders have reduced the prices of chicken, sheep, goats and mountain goats brought for Dashain. The traders reduced the prices from today due to lower sales than expected.

Nepal's ghee exports flourish, reaching five countries

Published On: October 26, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Nepal's ghee exports have been on the rise, showcasing the country's potential in this sector. In the fiscal year 2020/21, the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) initiated the export of Nepalese ghee to Japan, with a private company purchasing the ghee produced by the government institution.

National Goat Research Program exports improved breed to 54 districts

Published On: October 26, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: RSS

TANAHUN, Oct 26: The National Goat Research Program based at Bandipur has given priority to improving the goat breeds to help enhance the income of leading farmers. The Program has so far exported the Boer breed of goats to 54 districts.

KATHMANDU, Oct 25: In the first week of Kartik (mid-October to mid-November), about 200,000 passengers have taken the air transport service. Due to Dashain and the tourist season, more than 180,000 passengers took the air service in one week.

RASUWA, Oct 25: The customs office building which is under construction in the border area of Rasuwagadhi, in the northern part of Nepal, has reached its final stage.

Everest bank founder and chairman BK Shrestha passes away at 94

Published On: October 25, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 25: The chairman of Everest Bank, BK Shrestha, has passed away at the age of 94 while receiving treatment at Medicity Hospital. His demise occurred on Mahanavami, and his funeral took place on Dashami.