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Govt meets only 83.87 percent of the revenue collection targ...

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The government met only 83.87 percent of its annual revenue collection target in the last fiscal year (FY), reflecting the perennial problems on persisting shortfall in the government projected amount.
14 hours ago
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NEPSE climbs to one-month high to cross 2,710 points, daily...

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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 41.70 points (1.55 percent), continuing a notable rise in the market index on the consecutive second-day trading.
18 hours ago
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Ilam's emerald tea gardens draw visitors throughout the year

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Ilam's sprawling tea gardens, cool climate and rich history continue to draw thousands of visitors every year. Beyond the famous Kanyam tea estate, destinations such as Panitar, Antu and the historic Ilam Tea Estate are emerging as major attractions for domestic and international tourists alike.
20 hours ago
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Madhesh aims to boost GDP through expanded economic activiti...

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Concluding that the province's economic potential has not been fully utilized despite its abundant natural resources, fertile agricultural land, large labor force, and opportunities for cross-border trade, the government is moving ahead with programs to expand production, promote industrialization,...
22 hours ago
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Bird flu costs Jawalakhel Zoo Rs 30 million in losses

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The National Trust for Nature Conservation closed the zoo to the public from June 19 after the infection was detected. It reopened on July 17 after authorities confirmed the outbreak had been brought under control.
1 day ago
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Foreign employment drops 5.6% as 792,187 Nepalis leave last...

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Of the total, 697,091 men and 95,091 women went for foreign employment in the last FY.
1 day ago
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NEA plans deadline extension for hydropower projects

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The deadline, known as the Required Commercial Operation Date (RCOD), is the time period by which a project must begin commercial operation.
1 day ago
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Finance Committee, stakeholders discuss NRB Act amendment bi...

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Officials from the Nepal Bankers' Association and the Confederations of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) were invited to the discussions, according to committee secretary Laxman Aryal. Even the representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliament...
1 day ago
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Smooth supply of chemical fertilizers assured in Lahan

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The Company said that last fiscal year, it supplied 16,840.37 metric tons of chemical fertilizers. The existing stock includes 55.60 metric tons of urea, 219.65 metric tons of DAP, 86.65 metric tons of potash and 78.77 metric tons of agricultural lime.
1 day ago
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Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market

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The price of gold soared by Rs 1,900 per tola (11.66 grammes) today, the first trading day of the week, while silver's price reached Rs 4,240 per tola, following a rise of Rs 40, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
1 day ago