Birgunj (Parsa), April 22 Goods worth Rs 694.5 billion were imported in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The imports of the first nine months in the current fiscal year increased by 13 per cent compared to the same period of the last fiscal year, according to the Birgunj Customs Office. The […] The post Goods worth Rs 694 billion imported in nine months via Birgunj customs point appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Myagdi, April 19 With the onset of spring season, climbing expedition on Dhaulagiri has begun. Located at Dhaulagiri rural municipality-4, Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world with its height of 8,167 meters from sea level. Nine climbers—five Nepalis and four foreigners, made the first successful ascent of the current spring season on […] The post Spring climbing season begins: 9 people successfully scaled Mt Dhaulagiri appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 16 The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the fuel prices effective from 12:00 last midnight. The NOC hiked the fuel prices of diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel, while the price of petrol remains unchanged. As per the new price list, the price of diesel and kerosene has been increased by Rs 30 […] The post Fuel prices increased appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Mahendranagar, April 14 In the wake of a petroleum price hike, activities related to major development projects have been disrupted. The increase in fuel prices has delayed the supply of essential construction materials, affecting project progress in Sudurpaschim Province. Construction entrepreneurs said they are facing difficulties managing fuel for transporting materials. Although existing stock is […] The post Development projects affected by petroleum price hike appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 13 A lack of coordination between the Department of Foreign Employment and the Department of Immigration has once again created difficulties for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. The dispute between the two agencies has resurfaced over additional documents required at the airport. The Department of Foreign Employment recently issued a notice mandating […] The post Labour–Immigration rift over documents leaves migrant workers in limbo appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Narayanghat (Chitwan), April 13 A shelter home in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-4 has done asparagus farming for its cost management. The Narayandham Ashram has managed its cost by growing organic products, mostly asparagus, guava, jackfruit and other crops. The shelter home offers food for 20 dependents and guests for free. Manager of the shelter home, Taranath […] The post Chitwan shelter home manages its cost thru asparagus farming appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 12 Preparations for a nationwide economic survey have been completed. The National Statistics Office informed that enumerators and supervisors have already reached their respective areas for the survey. The economic census will begin on April 15. As per the schedule, field data collection will be completed by June 21. Nearly 5,000 personnel have […] The post Preparation for economic survey completed appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 7 The Government of Nepal has appointed Gunakar Bhatta as the Vice Chair of the National Planning Commission. Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal informed that the decision to appoint Bhatta was made during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. An MBA gold medalist from Tribhuwan University, Bhatta holds a […] The post Gunakar Bhatta appointed National Planning Commission Vice Chair appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 7 The Government of Nepal has appointed Kiran Pandit, Executive Director of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), as the central bank’s Deputy Governor. A Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday appointed Pandit to one of the two vacant Deputy Governor positions. According to Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal, the appointment was […] The post Kiran Pandit appointed NRB Deputy Governor appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Devdaha, April 7 People’s representatives from Siddharthanagar Municipality in Rupandehi have urged the authorities to bring the Gautam Buddha International Airport into operation at the earliest. During the inauguration of the Siddharthanagar Municipality’s administrative building on Monday, the representatives called on the federal government to make serious efforts to operationalise the international airport. On the […] The post Call for immediate operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.