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.

Government data shows additional procedural layers involved in foreign aid mobilisation contribute to its poor spending.

Margin trading is a platform that enables investors to borrow money from their broker to buy shares.

The agenda includes the operation management of Gautam Buddha International Airport.

Over 190 countries will be participating in the six-month event.

The country needs to upgrade infrastructure and focus more on quality tourism rather than just numbers, travel and tourism operators say.

The electricity authority will either reward or punish the chiefs in line with their centre’s result in reducing distribution losses.

The response to margin trading was lukewarm as well.

2,030 foreign tourists, including 17 from SAARC countries, visited the Manaslu region.

Traders attributed the price rise to a decline in local output, but consumer rights activists accuse middlemen of inflating the price.

An official said the Nepal Electricity Authority has to ensure that Nepal’s grid is reliable and fully synchronised with India’s.