Although a decline in imports contributed to the shortfall, experts have also raised questions about poor collections from domestic economic activities.

The 1,061-megawatt scheme is located in Sankhuwasabha district in eastern Nepal.

The protein packed powder is being exported to the US and countries in Europe.

The reservoir type scheme will produce 3,443 gigawatt hours of electricity per year.

Climbers said that the 'post-monsoon' autumn season on the world's highest peak was a tough one this year.

Nepal also asked Bangladesh to allow the export of local cardamom, yarn and broom grass (amriso) without any hurdles during the first day of trade talks.

A crunch in loanable funds, government indifference and festive season spending have adversely affected the secondary market.

The proposed tunnel will be 2.45 km long and have two 3.5-metre lanes.

A one-metre-long flower garland is expected to cost Rs60-70, according to traders.

Spending totalled Rs18.37 billion out of the Rs408 billion budget as of mid-October.