Public Roads Act amendment soon: Transport Minister Jwala

Published On: July 23, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

DHULIKHEL, July 23: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Prakash Jwala on Saturday said the process of amending the Public Roads Act, and classifying roads would begin soon.

KATHMANDU, July 23: In a bid to ensure effective implementation of the budget, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued 81-point guidelines to all the ministries, departments and agencies of the government.

KATHMANDU, July 22: This year, rice plantation in the country has experienced a significant decline of 20 percent compared to the previous year, according to a report prepared by the Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

KATHMANDU, July 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) gained 78.99 points last week amid the investors getting respite from the high interest rates along with high hope from the upcoming monetary policy.

Upper Tamor 'A' Hydropower Project prepares its EIA report

Published On: July 22, 2023 05:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22: Upper Tamor 'A' Hydropower Project has finalized its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report.

KATHMANDU, July 22:  Rastriya Prasaran Grid Co Ltd (RPGCL) has initiated plans for the construction of the Haitar-Sitalpati (Arun Corridor) transmission line following the successful completion of feasibility and environmental studies.

KATHMANDU, July 22: Compared to Friday's exchange rates, the US dollar and the European Euro have seen a slight decrease in their value, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) exchange rates for Saturday.

BARA, July 22: Following a significant decrease in vegetable production due to heavy rains in India's Uttar Pradesh last week, Nepali tomato exports are  experiencing a surge in demand and finding a robust market in the neighboring country. This surge is attributed to the seamless customs process that allows Nepalese vegetable producers to send their goods to the Indian market without any hindrance.

SEBON grants broker license to 11 more companies

Published On: July 21, 2023 07:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted broker license to 11 more companies. SEBON has said that one company has obtained a broker license along with a Stock Dealers license.

Land ownership of women on the rise in Kapilvastu

Published On: July 21, 2023 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KAPILVASTU, July 21: Land ownership in the name of women in Kapilvastu is increasing due to the provision of exemption in registration. Until a few years ago, the number of women owning land was negligible.