- Thursday, 29 May 2025
‘Global Smart Plus’ offering real-time load feature for E-com Dollar Card
Now, there is no need to visit a branch to load dollars. This can be done instantly via the app, making payments for online shopping, subscriptions, and digital services easier. The bank believes this saves time, energy, and cost while providing global access, according to the press note.
US Ambassador calls on Energy Minister Khadka
US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson called on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka on Wednesday. In the meeting held at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, various aspects of energy cooperation between the two countries and the implementation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project were discussed.
Initiative underway to develop Butwal as tourist stopover
Efforts are underway to transform Butwal, the major commercial centre of Rupandehi, into a tourist stopover. The city aims to attract tourists traveling from the Korala border point to Lumbini and from India to Korala via Butwal.
Energy Minister Khadka and US Ambassador Thompson discuss MCC project
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka and US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson held a meeting at the Ministry in Singha Durbar today.
China to trial visa-free policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
China will trial a policy granting ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. At a daily press briefing, Mao elaborated on China's recent announcement of a unilateral visa-free policy for the four Gulf countries on a trial basis.
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Butwal-Narayangadh road expansion takes speed (photo feature)
The construction work on the Butwal-Narayangadh road section has gained momentum. The work has been accelerated by dividing the total 113-kilometre road into two sections.
Tokha makes strides in infrastructure development
After the local level elections, Tokha Municipality has achieved great success in developing its physical infrastructure. Expected success has been achieved in physical infrastructure development in most of the municipal areas, including road expansion, road upgrading, sewage management, construction of the Bishnumati Corridor, and water supply management.
Gold price down by 1, 600
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 189, 300 per tola today which was traded at Rs 190, 900 per tola on Tuesday.
Son, grandson of first summiteer Herzog to trek in Annapurna
To mark the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Annapurna I, son and grandson of Maurice Herzog, the first summiteer, will trek along the Maurice Herzog Trail, named in his honour.
President Paudel briefed on upcoming budget
President Ramchandra Paudel has been briefed about the budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel.
Mohare Danda in Myagdi holds touristic potential
Mohare Danda is a remarkable tourist destination known for its breathtaking panoramic views of lush green hills and the majestic Himalayan range. Located at an altitude of 3,310 metres, it sits atop Ramche village in Ward No. 8 of Annapurna Rural Municipality in Myagdi district. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy spectacular Himalayas views, including sunrise and sunset. Mohare Danda is endowed with abundant natu
Ginger cultivation along with chiuri in Chure
Letang Municipality in northern Morang has started commercial ginger cultivation in Chure after planting diploknema butyracea (Chiuri) in the same place. In 2080 BS, the municipality had planted 20,000 diploknema butyracea trees as per a planned programme to plant diploknema butyracea trees in Chure and control soil erosion. About 90 per cent of diploknema butyrace
Paddy, rice import surges by 82%, amounting to Rs. 35.5 billion in 10 months
Nepal has witnessed a significant surge in the import of major food grains -particularly paddy, rice and maize - during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
