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NRB declares Super Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha a troubled microfinance

Published On: September 7, 2022 06:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Wednesday declared Super Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha, a Dang-based microfinance, as problematic after its high level officials were found to be involved in a number of misconducts.

Bus ticket booking for Dashain travelers to open from September 17

Published On: September 7, 2022 05:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Transporters are opening the ticket booking of long route public vehicles for the upcoming Dashain from September 17.

Nepse loses 11.97 points while daily turnover drops below Rs 1 billion on Wednesday

Published On: September 7, 2022 04:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday declined 11.97 points to close at 1,939.88 points.

KMC issues a 10-day ultimatum to 17 govt and private entities to clear their tax dues

Published On: September 6, 2022 07:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has asked 17 entities that include private firms and government bodies to clear their tax liabilities to the metropolis within the next 10 days.

KUKL cancels contract with a Chinese company tasked for constructing water treatment plants in Bhaktapur and Lalitpur

Published On: September 6, 2022 06:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has annulled a contract with Safbon Water Service (Holding) Inc (SWSHS), Shanghai, after the Chinese construction company failed to accomplish its task according to the contract.

Nepse loses 21.16 points and records turnover of Rs 1.19 billion on Tuesday

Published On: September 6, 2022 04:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Tuesday plunged 21.16 points to close at 1,951.84 points.

Mountaineer Purnima ascending Mt Manaslu without oxygen cylinder

Published On: September 6, 2022 03:37 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

Mountaineer Purnima Shrestha has started her ascent to Mount Manaslu without an oxygen cylinder. Shrestha, who started to scale Mt Manaslu on September 5, told Republica that she will return by the end of September.

Gold price increases by Rs 300 per tola

Published On: September 6, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The price of gold has increased in the Nepali market. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price of gold has increased by Rs 300 per tola.

Paddy plantation completed in 94.2 percent of rice fields

Published On: September 5, 2022 07:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: Paddy plantation has been completed in 94.2 percent of the paddy fields in the rainy season this year, less than last year’s 97.89 percent of the paddy production area.

DoC sets a number of conditions for cooperatives seeking to merge to prevent haphazard merger

Published On: September 5, 2022 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 5: The Department of Cooperatives (DoC) has endorsed new guidelines for the cooperatives looking for their merger. The new guidelines seek to prevent rampant merging of cooperatives in the aftermath of the cooperatives facing financial problems.