Nepal slips 19 places in logistic performance index

Published On: June 30, 2016 10:07 AM NPT By: Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, June 29: Nepal has slipped 19 places to 124th out of 160 countries in the Logistic Performance Index (LPI) of 2016 published by the World Bank.

Sana Kisan offers first livelihood restoration credit

Published On: June 30, 2016 10:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Small Farmers Development Bank (SFDB) has started disbursement of first livelihood restoration credit.

National Paddy Day celebrations a mere ritual

Published On: June 30, 2016 09:59 AM NPT By: Madhusudhan Guragain

BANEPA, June 29: National Paddy Day celebration is becoming a mere ritual, as neither the government nor the political leaders are doing anything toward increasing production of paddy and addressing woes of farmers.

'We want to start a movement of social entrepreneurship'

Published On: June 30, 2016 09:42 AM NPT By: Republica

King’s College is organizing ‘International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship’ in Kathmandu on June 30-June 1. The two-day conference will see host of international experts on social entrepreneurship who are providing extensive insights on social entrepreneurship and its relevance to countries like Nepal.

KATHMANDU, June 30:Jewelers have opposed a government decision to bar overseas returnees from bringing raw gold into the country.

Dish Home opens service center in Baglung

Published On: June 29, 2016 09:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June30: Dish Home has opened its 14th service center in Charikot of Baglung. The new service center was inaugurated by Dish Home's Deputy General Manager Kalyan Adhikari and Manager Sabin Maharjan.

Etihad Airways announces speical offer for students

Published On: June 29, 2016 08:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June29 : Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates, has announced a special offer for students particularly those flying to th US for study.

Norfrost deep freezers now in Nepal

Published On: June 29, 2016 08:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June29: Him Electronics has announced trading of Norfrost deep freezers in the domestic market.

Risk remains despite steady poverty reduction: WB

Published On: June 29, 2016 03:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The high degree of vulnerability among the Nepali households with increased risk for every two Nepalis that have escaped poverty from falling back below the poverty line was underscored in a study released here today.

Istanbul Airport resumes flight services

Published On: June 29, 2016 12:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29:  Istanbul Airport has resumed its flight operations on Monday.