KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The foreign workers in Nepal will now have the convenience of obtaining labor permits and licenses through an online platform. The latest information from the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety, operating under the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, highlights this development.

Non-Resident Nepalis take charge of ailing Tiger Palace Resort

Published On: August 17, 2023 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Bhairahawa's renowned five-star resort, the Tiger Palace Resort, facing closure due to multiple factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and operational controversies, has found a new lease of life. The reins of this ailing hotel have been taken up by a group of non-resident Nepalis, marking a significant shift in ownership and direction.

432 companies obtain licenses for mine exploration

Published On: August 17, 2023 11:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Department of Mines and Geology has granted licenses to 432 companies for exploring mines in the country.

Barahi Group to operate five-star hotel in Pokhara

Published On: August 17, 2023 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: With a four-decade experience in the hospitality sector, the Barahi Yuga group has intensified its preparation to operate a five-star hotel in Sedi, Pokhara.

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said there are more opportunities for exploration and development of entrepreneurship at home than in foreign countries.

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Nepal seems to fall behind in achieving the targets set for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mainly due to the inadequacy in allocation of financial resources in the concerned area.

Rasuwagadhi hydropower project to start production by October

Published On: August 16, 2023 08:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The 111 MW Rasuwagadhi hydropower project under construction in Rasuwa has achieved 97 percent completion. Rasuwagadhi Hydro Power Company has reached the final stage of the project being constructed on the border of Gosaikunda Rural Municipality Ward No-1 and Ward No-2.

KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The government has introduced mandatory implementation of the electronic procurement (E-procurement) system to create an environment where the public procurement process is more transparent, competitive and not monopolized by limited bidders. At present, 5,706 public bodies, 46,722 willing bidders, and 2,743 bank branches have integrated this system, said Dr Damodar Regmi, secretary of the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO).

KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday fell 20.31 points after the banks looked forward to increasing their interest rates effective from the next month.

Fast Track's DPR revised, cost and length reduced

Published On: August 16, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Aug 16: The detailed project report (DPR) of the Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track (Expressway) has been amended.