Kathmandu, May 17 The price of gold has continued to decline, falling by Rs 8,500 per tola within just two trading days. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association has fixed the price of gold at Rs 294,000 per tola for Sunday. Compared to the previous trading day, the price of gold dropped […] The post Gold prices fall by Rs 8,500 per tola in 2 trading days appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, May 14 The World Bank (WB) has said that it will provide possible assistance to Nepal for educational development. Country Director of the World Bank, David Sislen, conveyed this during a meeting with Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokhrel, at the Ministry of Education today. On the occasion, discussions were held between […] The post World Bank to assist Nepal in educational development appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Just as Nepal exports electricity to India, could it also send power to France or Germany? Right now, this may seem like a fantasy to many. But a grand plan is underway across Asia that, if truly implemented, could turn this into reality. During the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bank […] The post Will Nepal’s electricity be exported to Europe? appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Nepal is rapidly transforming into a “coffee culture” country. Cafes springing up from the lanes of the Kathmandu Valley to major towns across the country signal a significant shift in the lifestyle of Nepal’s younger generation. The same country whose coffee sells at premium prices in world markets under the label “Himalayan Speciality Coffee” spends […] The post Nepal exports premium coffee to the world, yet relies on imports for domestic needs appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Khotang, May 8 A traditional honey hunting festival will be organised in Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality on May 22 with the aim of promoting local tourism and conserving the endangered giant cliff honeybee, locally known as bhir mauri. The festival is being jointly organised by the rural municipality and the Ministry of Forest and Environment at […] The post Khotang all set for Honey Hunting Festival appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, May 6 Newly elected President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Anjan Shrestha, has pledged to put forth maximum efforts for accelerating economic prosperity in the nation. Talking to RSS in brief today, Shrestha, who assumed the Presidency of FNCCI, an umbrella organisation of the private sector, said that […] The post FNCCI President-elect Shrestha pledges more investment appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Birgunj, May 5 The customs clearance job has remained at Birgunj Customs Office for the past week as importers have halted customs clearance following the government decision to implement maximum retail price (MRP) on imported goods. Issuing a notice on April 8, the government had decided to mandatorily implement the MRP on goods arriving at […] The post 1400 plus goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halts in Birgunj appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, May 4 The government of Bagmati province is set to enhance ecotourism across four national parks. As stated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the province, four national parks have been identified to establish a robust foundation for sustainable tourism development within the national parks of the province. Dipendra Subedi, the secretary […] The post Ecotourism being promoted in four National Parks appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 29 The government has tightened regulations after trekking companies began selling “overnight stay packages” at Everest Base Camp during the climbing season. The Department of Tourism said it has taken serious note of advertisements by some trekking agencies promoting such packages. According to the Mountaineering Regulation 2059 (2002), only members of expedition teams, […] The post Overnight stay packages at Everest Base Camp face government action appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Kathmandu, April 23 Data shows that Nepal’s two newly built international airports have recorded negligible foreign trade due to the lack of international flights. According to the Department of Customs, imports worth Rs 4.605 million were recorded through Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa during the first nine months (mid-July to mid-April) of the current […] The post Nepal’s new airports struggle as foreign trade remains minimal appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.