Mar 1
Clamour to roll back education tax
Chicken deaths: Ranikhet disease blamed
NRB mulling export, import price indices
Tenure of B’desh Bank management extended
HIV/AIDS pernicious to Nepalese economy
Mero mobile cuts tariff
DDC's arrears reach Rs 200m
Tackling poverty at structural level is must: NPC
NTA trying to reduce interconnection charge
Govt has not been able to effectively mobilise resources: Dr Bhattarai
Bike registrations up 34pc, cars down 31pc in first seven months
Mar 2
Banda hits Tarai life in eastern Tarai
Bid to set up int’l research centre
50pc dev budget may not be spent
National Orange Research Centre hit by staff shortage
Morang traders continue protests
Arrival by air declines in Feb
Bahrain Air to launch flights to Nepal
19 global firms show interest in East-West railway
Mar 3
Two new universities in offing
Mohattari fears bird flu outbreak
Task force recommends shutting down 2 factories
NOC cuts cuts prices of select fuels
Party rows prevent villages from getting budget funds
PABSON says no to education tax
Dr Bhattarai states Nepal's priorities for NDP plenum
Nepal-Lanka agrees on direct air services
Mar 4
Nepal mulls more power import from Delhi
Hydro projects to face CIAA
No respite from banda in Tarai
Remittance & exports soar: NRB
New policy for small industries in offing
Transport fares to be revised
Inflation on consumer prices stands at 14 pc
Govt revises transport fares
No bird flu found in central region of Nepal
Nepal mulls lifting ban on job-seeking in Lebanon
Gas companies could lose license over cylinder, quantity
Finance Minister seeks to allay FCAN’s fears
Mar 5
No brokers, only facilitators in govt offices’
Bhote Koshi to come into operation after 3 months
Nepal keeps fingers crossed as India announces polls
Committee formed to evict older oil tankers
Nepal, India trade talks begin
Real income of Nepalis to shrink GDP growth 3.9 percent
India okays duty, non-tariff barrier exemption under treaty
LPG cylinder distribution system turns topsy-turvy
Govt budget at Rs 7.4bn surplus
Call to make Himali region special industrial corridor
1,000 bridges on East-West Highway on verge of collapse
MMR way higher than MDG goal, says World Bank
Bhattarai pledges power to industries
Flying squad to catch tax evaders
Illam promotes tea tourism
Mar 6
‘Property of tax evaders will be confiscated’
NPC chalks out different areas to diversify trade
India to assist Nepal to upgrade food laboratories
'Govt is all prepared to penalise tax evaders'
Nepal, India to open re-exports, trade via air
Kantipur subscription campaign
Cop slain, two killed: Riots rule, curfew on in Chitwan
NEA set to import 30-MW from India
Khudi hydel project bags int’l award
Steel rods, cement imports increase
650 traders to be penalised
Private sector willing to run multi-fuel plant
Govt firm on action against tax evaders
152 new educational consultancies under VAT
Mar 7
Regional women trade fair begins in the capital
Nepal-India trade talks conclude on positive note
Hard times ahead for Nepali workers overseas
Mar 8
No end in sight to Tarai banda
Hoteliers keeping fingers crossed
Real estate expo to open Mar. 19
Birgunj Customs revenue up 10pc
Banks are not investors but facilitators: NBA chief
Employment Information Centers to be set up in 14 zones
Mar 9
Reconstruction plan in a limbo
Education consultancies yet to be under govt heel
Govt fuel subsidy to farmers
New policy to streamline aid
Bhattarai promises relief for industries
Entrepreneurs cry for energy, end to strikes
Siraha businesses lose Rs 50m daily
NT launches PPRT to digitalize rural Nepal
Lower Modi hydro project in the wings
Optimum utilization of human resources a must: Dr Bhattarai
Petrol crunch hits Valley
Libya beckons Nepali workers
Mar 10
Pashmina exports go through the roof
First-ever LP gas shipment reaches Dolpa
Govt decides to use Lokta paper for official purpose
Remittance crosses $1.34b
Trade deficit crosses Rs 99 billion in six months
Mar 11
Self-employment scheme lures youths
Tharu banda enters Day 10
Businesses sceptical of NRB export growth figures
Financial institutions proliferate in Dharan
VDIS meet inconclusive
Petrol tankers to be escorted
Self-employment plan lures jobless
Remittance inflow grows by 67 pc; exports cross Rs 35 billion
Transport operators drag feet over new fares
Govt not to seek sources for productive sector investments
Transport fares not ‘scientific’
Mar 12
International Labour Conference recommends measures to fight food crisis
SEBON suggests higher tax in frequent transactions
2,750 legalize property, Rs 1.3 billion realized in revenue
Market handicrafts directly: Shakya
No end in sight to spiralling prices
Road blockade boon for airlines
10-12 pc interest on bank loans
100m collected Thursday
19 bids received for NAC jet lease
Mar 13
Hilly districts face shortage of essentials
‘Education tax will be levied’
New transport fares go into effect today
Growth target unlikely to be met: Bhattarai
Nepal's largest cement producer shut
Experts calls for new policy on Nepali migrant women
Nepal-India water talks begin; Nepal requests India for more electricity
Inflation double the target
Govt vows action against VDIS dodgers
NT for solar panels, generators to boost BTSs
Boom in the unreal estate
Mar 14
Workplace Romeos beware
Nepal-India water talks concludes; Pancheshwar TOR not finalised
WFP wants safe passage in Tarai for food aid
Govt transports fuel, food under curfew
Mar 15
FNCCI asks Turkey to invest in Nepal
Wipe out industrial woes, CNI tells govt
Dense haze disrupts flights in Pokhara
Business community declares industrial crisis, seeks govt help
Nepali Americans seek congressional support in removing travel advisory on Nepal
Govt officials: Bird flu info inadequate
Manpower agents face minister’s ire
NRB hold over NBL extended
Jogbani border back to business
Imports to be shipped in containers
Fewer migrant workers leaving for foreign jobs
Supply or not, NEA charges demand fee
Bid to boost wool harvest, carpet sector
Mar 16
Nepal tries to lure German investment
HAN clamours for relief packages
Business leaders call for declaration of industrial crisis
Businessmen protest government raids
Millet, buckwheat items to hit market
Rs 27b agriculture campaign planned
Govts must promote economic integration: WB
Qatar to set up info centre
Revenues up by 38 percent
Land prices in Hetauda up 8-folds
Mar 17
FNCCI to hold Agro Expo
I will raise EST even at the cost of my post: Dr Bhatt
Govt takes action against public transport not following revised fares
Govt plans to import 500 MW electricity from India, says PM
Drought damages around 1,000 coffee plants
Govt to identify main VDIS evaders
Bhattarai for 5 pc of ‘loot’
Valley folks take water war to streets
Road hope for Tamakoshi
Nepal seeks duty-free entry to China
Bahrain Air serves in Nepal
Small industries in Dadeldhura fight to survive
Govt pledges money to build diesel plants
Mar 18
National Geographic lists Nepal as best adventure travel destination
Three new airlines in the pipeline
Govt planning to unveil new policy on foreign assistance
Govt to consider 'no work no pay' rule for industry
Seminar on effective waste mgmt
Consumer health overriding profits
Govt urged to rev up Hetauda's diesel plant
Strikes could hit road projects: DoR
Farm output highest in six decades: ADB
Mar 19
Call to redress parlours’ woes
Youths prefer farming to jobs abroad
Youth scheme draws applicants in droves
Petrol crisis to ‘ease soon’
Biratnagar's traders suspend protest following govt assurance
Telecom in Birgunj plagued by cable theft
Handicraft exports up 21pc
Govt to promote bee-keeping
Bridging rift between government and private sector is must: NCC president
UAE firm sacks 84 Nepali security guards
Spice Nepal to slash cell phone tariff rates
DRI to probe customs, tax officials
FM committed for capital market development
Mar 20
PLA seeks budget for dev work
Scenic Achham beckons tourists
Pension hike for Gurkhas from April
Bhattarai tells banks to go ru
Joshi new NBA chief
Parsa lacks funds for social security
Power outage hours increase in 3 zones
NTA resumes facilities to Spice Nepal
Biratnagar Jute Mill to be closed down
Private sector calls off protest in Sunsari-Morang
FAN to hold 12th Floriculture Trade Fair
Strong steps sought to fight money laundering
Mar 21
Limbuwan strike cripples east
Falling rupee raises debt burden
New bank in the offing
Constanta cosmetics launched in Nepal
Employment generation to be the main objective of next budget
Japan firm sending 3,500 tourists to Nepal per year
Mar 22
19,000 govt staff may get golden handshake
NRB paints gloomy picture of economy
New directive to bring share buyers in line
GDFN, NOC join hands to control malpractices
Overseas job seekers dip 9.7 percent
Global crisis now hitting Nepali economy: NRB
Rs 25 billion proposed to strenthen food security
Mar 23
Biratnagar thirsty
Four bids for same aircraft
Tall Indian offer on power supply
NWSC: Pokhara will bathe in water soon
More women go to work abroad
BoK sacks Pant from MD
SAFE set for cross-border listing
Govt to bring action plan to resolve valley's water woes
'Bureaucratic hassle inhibited implementation of industrial relief package'
NT adjusts excess deposit amount in monthly bills
Mar 24
60 pc water sources have dried in Dadeldhura
Minister for health budget hike
Banda against Banda in Nawalparasi
Private schools agree to pay tax
Govt to prepare 3-year budget
Yarsagumba sales take a nosedive
Prices of essential commodities soar
National revenue policy coming up
Nepal slips to 121st position as business destination
Govt to form supply department
22 more Nepali workers sent back from Malaysia
Nepal, India approve new double taxation treaty
New stock exchange company in pipeline
Mar 25
Private schools, govt ink 14-pt agreement
PM to seek dev aid during Nordic visit
Marshyangdi contributes to power woes
New transport fares not fully enforced
7,000 apply for self-employment in Banke
Global recession affecting tourism and remittance: govt
Govt calls for Chinese investment
Courier business going kaput
IRD seeks income sources of 900 "tax evaders"
NT to go for next generation network for fixed lines
Sajha Yatayat to revamp, break transport syndicate
NIDC to take up financial transactions
Mar 26
Maoists eye multi-million dev pie for PLA
Hydel projects light Bajura
Boeing Wet-Lease: Direct dealing may land flag-carrier in trouble
Hotels to get diesel at subsidised rate
No flights to Bhojpur
FNCCI wants commitment to halt strikes, blockades
NAC employees against decision to lease aircraft
Mar 27
MDGs face triple threat: UN Report
NAC cancels Boeing wet lease
120 days of the 11 months were bandhs
Largest apartment complex launched
NRB directs banks to allocate amount for YSEP
Govt unveils Tourism Policy 2065
Open border major challenge for controlling money laundering: NRB
Mar 28
Norway eyes Khimti project
Agreement to set up mini hydro plants
Private land still in Maoists’ clutch
Tanker operators on warpath
Kohler products in Nepal
Shortage of 1000 and 500 rupee notes due to heavy withdrawal
NEA demands Rs 20 billion in coming budget
Tanker operators announce indefinite strike, supply to be hit
NAC headed to repeat Lauda scam?
Mar 29
House panel seeks seized asset details
PLA fighters get hiked allowance
DoTM to go digital by mid 2010
Fuel transporters announce strike from Sunday
Experts urge govt to spend on development works
Employment creation will be top priority of upcoming budget: Dr Bhattarai
10,000 MW will cost Rs 2 trillion: Govt taskforce
NT working to connect rural areas with telephone
Mar 30
Crippling fuel crisis across the country
FPPT accuses NOC officials of corruption
Handicraft villages to be established
New industrial policy more focused on promoting small scale industries: Shakya
Economy in stagflation, NRB says
195 manpower firms want to send workers to Japan
600 MW daily-pondage hydro project in pipeline
Mar 31
Rs 650m for KUKL
Hydro-investment sought by PM
ADB forecasts 3 pc GDP growth in 2009
Surya Nepal offers help to entrepreneurs
NOC calls for invoking Essential Services Act
MPPW to shortlist international firms for electric railway
Govt, UN agencies to study winter crops loss
