- Thursday, 8 December 2022
NAC resumes regular flights to Simkot
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has made its Nepalgunj to Simkot flights regular again. According to Yam Raj Singh, NAC’s station in-charge in Nepalgunj, the flight had become irregular over the past few months due to technical problems in the airline’s plane. However, the problem has now been fixed and the Corporation has resumed its scheduled flights.
Abandoned copper mine of Jhumlabang
Jhumlabang village in Bhume Rural Municipality-3 of Rukum East established in around 1907 has been a common ground of people with different ethnicity. The history has it that the village was set up because of the copper mine around 115 years ago.
Farmers fret over fertiliser shortage Govt says it has 43,000 tonnes in stock
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has said that there is around 43,000 tonnes of chemical fertilisers in stock. According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Prakash Kumar Sanjel that around 42,938 tonnes of chemical fertiliser was still in stock at the depots of Agriculture Inputs Company Limited (AICL) and Salt Trading Corporation (STC) across the country. Around 86,246 tonnes of chemical fertiliser has been sold and distributed in the first four months of the current fiscal year 2022/23
Call for change in monetary policy and interest rates
Home Minister Balkrishna Khand, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma and Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu have called for government's intervention saying that the current monetary policy and the interest rates set by banks would invite serious problems to the country's economy.
Lumbini hosts dialogue on local development
A two-day dialogue on Lumbini Province level economic development held in Lumbini of Rupandehi concluded on Monday stating that the municipalities should be financially strengthened to support the economic development of the local level. The programme also stressed on the identification of local needs and its management and implementation to support sustainable economic development.
India signals it will continue to buy oil from Russia
India will prioritize its own energy needs and continue to buy oil from Russia, its foreign minister signaled Monday, as Western governments press Moscow with a price cap to squeeze its earnings from oil exports.
Air Canada launches North America's only nonstop flight to Bangkok
For the first time in 10 years, there's now a nonstop flight between North America and the capital of one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, Thailand. On December 1 at 11 p.m. local time, Air Canada flight AC65 took off from Vancouver International Airport to begin the 15-hour and 55-minute journey to Bangkok.
Mid-hill Highway makes 64% progress in one and half decades
Although six years have elapsed since the first deadline of this road project was terminated, there is still confusion regarding the alignment of the roadway at several places. Project Information Officer Suraj Adhikari said that there is still confusion regarding the alignment of the road near the Budhigandaki High-dam Multipurpose Project site.
Rafting season starts in Tamor River
With the onset of winter, the season of rafting, known as an adventure sport in the water, has begun from Mulghat in Dhankuta to Chatara in Sunsari.
Power infrastructure being expanded in Kailali, Kanchanpur
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is going to expand the network of transmission and distribution systems to increase electricity consumption and improve supply in Kailali and Kanchanpur of Sudurpashchim Province.
FNCCI team meets Finance Minister, discusses economic situation
A delegation of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has met Finance Minister Janardan Sharma and requested for cooperation and coordination to save the country's economy.
Chitwan records rise in paddy production
The annual production of paddy has increased in the district this year. Paddy production has increased by 11,486 metric tons in the district this year, according to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre Bharatpur.
Oilseed farming on the rise in Bara
Oilseed cultivation has increased in Bara this year. Farmers in the district have cultivated oilseeds in an area of 10,300 hectares, according to Agriculture Knowledge Centre. Oilseed cultivation last year was in 10,270.
