KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Public Account Committee (PAC) of the Federal Parliament has issued a directive to the government to make arrangements for every shop to keep the price list and to mandatorily issue bills and invoices.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday declined 12.58 points to close at 1,908.66 points.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Disputes between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and the local governments regarding street light tariff and land use have erupted again. According to the NEA, by the end of June of the fiscal year 2022/23, the tariff for electricity used by local governments for purposes such as street lights has reached a whopping Rs 6.0894 billion but the local governments have been dilly-dallying to pay the fee.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of parliament has directed the government to restrict the sale and distribution of LPG cylinders weighing 50 kg to 450 kg.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said that the government plans to implement the 'One Municipality, One Post Office' concept from the current fiscal year itself as part of restructuring the postal service.

NRB announces new currency note exchange service for festivals

Published On: October 9, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to launch a new currency note exchange service beginning October 16 in preparation for the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festivals. The central bank issued a notice on Sunday to inform the public about this service.

Thamel's tourism business bounces back

Published On: October 9, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Tourists' mobility has visibly increased in Thamel – the main tourism hub in the Kathmandu Valley– with the advent of the autumn season. Tourism entrepreneurs are elated with the rise in the arrival of tourists.

Gold price rises by Rs 1,000 per tola

Published On: October 9, 2023 12:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The price of gold has surged by Rs 1,000 per tola on Monday.

FinMin Mahat leaves for Marrakech for World Bank annual meeting

Published On: October 9, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has left for Marrakech, Morocco, to participate in the annual meeting of the World Bank, scheduled to take place from October 9 to 15 under the banner of 'Global Action, Global Impact.'

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The government has reopened the licenses for the crusher industries asking them to abide by the new guidelines.