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Nepal faces onion shortage after India imposes 40% export duty Nepal is facing onion shortage after India imposed the 40 per cent export duty on the commodity. Since Tuesday, the Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market in Kathmandu wiped onion off its price list after exporters stopped importing onion from India. "We have 80 vendors that sell out onions but in the last two days, they are running out of the onion stock so we have wiped off the price list of onion because it is no more available," said Binay Shrestha, information officer of Kal...
Nepal faces onion shortage after India imposes 40% export duty
Nepal faces onion shortage after India imposes 40% export duty
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 4:02:44 PM
India starts importing tomatoes from Nepal amid price spike  India has started importing tomatoes from Nepal, India's finance minister said on Thursday amid a record high spike in prices in the country. The first lot of imports are likely to reach by Friday in Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur cities in northern India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the parliament. Tomato prices have surged more than 1,400% at the wholesale market to a record 140 rupees ($1.69) per kg in the past three months, with farmers citing reasons including ...
India starts importing tomatoes from Nepal amid price spike
India starts importing tomatoes from Nepal amid price spike
Source: Reuters
10/08/2023 1:44:21 PM
Former AWS exec Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft`s India operations Microsoft on Tuesday announced that former senior AWS executive Puneet Chandok will be appointed as the Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia. Effective from September 1, he will assume the operational responsibilities from Anant Maheshwari. Supported by a strong leadership team, Chandok will oversee the integration of Microsoft's businesses across South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, further boosting the company's presen...
Former AWS exec Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft`s India operations
Former AWS exec Puneet Chandok to lead Microsoft`s India operations
Source: IANS
1/08/2023 2:22:59 PM
Exclusive-India aims to trade electricity with Southeast Asia -sources India is considering trading power with Southeast Asian countries through Myanmar and Thailand, five sources briefed on the matter said, as New Delhi looks to use its growing renewables capacity to boost regional diplomatic engagement. The grid linkages, which an industry official said could take at least four years to complete, follow India's effort to begin trading power with Middle Eastern countries such as the United Arab Emirates. The sources, who also include four power minist...
Exclusive-India aims to trade electricity with Southeast Asia -sources
Exclusive-India aims to trade electricity with Southeast Asia -sources
Source: Reuters
21/07/2023 11:38:59 AM
Nepal finance minister urges Gujarat to invest in his country Nepal's Finance Minister, Prakash Sharan Mahat, visited Ahmedabad on Tuesday and extended an invitation to Gujarati entrepreneurs and investors to explore business prospects in Nepal.  He highlighted the numerous opportunities available in the country and emphasised Nepal's commitment to fostering stronger business and cultural relations with India, particularly with the Gujarati community.  "In the sector of education and healthcare, there is a lot of scope. Nepa...
Nepal finance minister urges Gujarat to invest in his country
Nepal finance minister urges Gujarat to invest in his country
Source: IANS
19/07/2023 11:49:26 AM
Asian Development Bank approves $50 mn loan for Nepal   The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a $50 million loan to help Nepal improve its domestic and international trade. In the fiscal year 2022, the ADB said trade and industry contributed 14.1 per cent to Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP), reports Xinhua news agency. The Manila-based lender said the Nepal government is pushing to increase the contribution of trade to GDP by improving the trade and export promotion environment and s...
Asian Development Bank approves $50 mn loan for Nepal
Asian Development Bank approves $50 mn loan for Nepal
Source: IANS
29/06/2023 4:40:47 PM
Nepal to focus on digital economy: Prime Minister Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his government had prioritised the development of the digital economy and digital services to improve the service delivery to people. "The government has allocated one per cent of the total development budget for innovation and start-up for the next 2023-24 fiscal year," Dahal said on Friday at a digital conference held by Huawei Nepal in Kathmandu. Dahal noted that the budgetary allocation was increased to encourage Nepal...
Nepal to focus on digital economy: Prime Minister
Nepal to focus on digital economy: Prime Minister
Source: IANS
24/06/2023 1:27:58 PM
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps On March 12, 2015, 21-year-old Sandesh Jhingan stepped onto the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium pitch in Guwahati wearing the blue of India for the first time. A momentous occasion for the Chandigarh-born lad, and on a significant stage too - the first round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Nepal. The young but brave Jhingan partnered Arnab Mondal in central defence for a well-earned clean sheet in a 2-0 victory during what were difficult times for the Blue Tigers, who were place...
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 4:13:07 PM
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) announced its participation in the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham. The games are scheduled to be held from August 18 - 27 and blind cricket has been included in the World Games for the very first time. Indian men's and women's teams for the blind have already registered for the tournament. The teams are expected to get trained in the coming months in Bengaluru. CABI announced...
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham
Indian women cricket team for blind to participate in International Blind Sports FederationWorld Games, Birmingham
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 3:31:14 PM
JK Cement spurts on getting in principle approval to acquire 100% stake in Toshali Cements JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 3270.00, up by 65.35 points or 2.04% from its previous closing of Rs. 3204.65 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 3214.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 3327.40 and Rs. 3214.00 respectively. So far 8042 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 3,327.40 on 06-June-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 2005.00 on 23-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stoo...
JK Cement spurts on getting in principle approval to acquire 100% stake in Toshali Cements
JK Cement spurts on getting in principle approval to acquire 100% stake in Toshali Cements
Source: Accord Fintech
6/06/2023 11:02:06 AM
NHPC rises on entering into MoU with Vidhyut Utpadan Company in Nepal NHPC is currently trading at Rs. 44.00, up by 0.55 points or 1.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 43.45 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 43.90 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 44.62 and Rs. 43.81 respectively. So far 397450 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 47.88 on 27-Apr-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 28.85 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 45.19 and R...
NHPC rises on entering into MoU with Vidhyut Utpadan Company in Nepal
NHPC rises on entering into MoU with Vidhyut Utpadan Company in Nepal
Source: Accord Fintech
2/06/2023 11:07:18 AM
SJVN rises on inking pact for 669 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Nepal SJVN is currently trading at Rs. 35.94, up by 0.37 points or 1.04% from its previous closing of Rs. 35.57 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 35.61 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 36.04 and Rs. 35.61 respectively. So far 15329 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 42.25 on 05-Dec-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 25.55 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 36.59 and Rs...
SJVN rises on inking pact for 669 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Nepal
SJVN rises on inking pact for 669 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Nepal
Source: Accord Fintech
2/06/2023 9:46:49 AM
India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited gets second hydro project in Nepal India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited has received a permission to develop a second hydropower project in Nepal. Currently, India's state-owned company is developing a 900-mw Arun -III hydroelectric project which is going to complete the construction work by 2024. Now, the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) on Sunday approved the project development agreement (PDA) draft to be signed with India's state-owned SJVN to develop the 669-megawatt (MW) Lower Arun Hydropower project in ...
India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited gets second hydro project in Nepal
India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited gets second hydro project in Nepal
Source: IANS
29/05/2023 8:52:15 AM
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during PM`s visit  During Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's upcoming trip to India, the two neighbouring countries are planning to sign a series of agreements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu said on Saturday. According to the Ministry, Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, will embark on a four-day trip on May 31. This is his first official foreign visit since assuming office in December last year. In a statement, the Ministry said Dahal's visit is on the invitation of h...
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during PM`s visit
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during PM`s visit
Source: IANS
28/05/2023 9:38:52 AM
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during Prime Minister visit During Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's upcoming trip to India, the two neighbouring countries are planning to sign a series of agreements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu said on Saturday. According to the Ministry, Dahal, popularly known as Prachanda, will embark on a four-day trip on May 31. This is his first official foreign visit since assuming office in December last year. In a statement, the Ministry said Dahal's visit is on the invitation of his Ind...
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during Prime Minister visit
Nepal, India plan to ink deals during Prime Minister visit
Source: IANS
27/05/2023 5:46:08 PM
Cummins India reports 61% jump in Q4 profit on robust domestic, international demand  Diesel and natural gas engines maker Cummins India Ltd posted a 61.3% rise in fourth-quarter profit after tax on Wednesday, supported by robust demand in domestic and international markets. The company reported consolidated profit after tax at 3.49 billion rupees ($42.7 million) in the three months ended March 31, compared to 2.16 billion rupees a year earlier. Income from operations jumped over 28% to 18.97 billion rupees. The company's board also declared a final dividend...
Cummins India reports 61% jump in Q4 profit on robust domestic, international demand
Cummins India reports 61% jump in Q4 profit on robust domestic, international demand
Source: Reuters
24/05/2023 5:25:27 PM
Dabur to make additional investment of Rs 9.68 bn in Nepal Indian fast-moving consumer goods company Dabur has decided to make an additional investment of Rs 9.68 billion in Nepal. The Investment Board Nepal and Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday for the construction, operation, and management of capacity building and product diversification projects under the private investment concept. Though the Investment Board Nepal had approved the additional investment by Dabur in February last year, the MoU was signed...
Dabur to make additional investment of Rs 9.68 bn in Nepal
Dabur to make additional investment of Rs 9.68 bn in Nepal
Source: IANS
28/04/2023 9:19:20 AM
Indian, Nepali private companies sign agreement for direct energy sale  In a major boost for energy cooperation between Nepal and India, private entities and companies of both countries on Wednesday inked an agreement for selling and buying energy directly. Earlier, this power was only enjoyed by two government or government-owned entities. Now the Nepal government has to make a law to allow the private sector to sell energy directly to external private companies. The agreement was signed during the final day of the eighth Power Summit, inaugurated by...
Indian, Nepali private companies sign agreement for direct energy sale
Indian, Nepali private companies sign agreement for direct energy sale
Source: IANS
19/04/2023 5:27:39 PM
India`s private players see big opportunities in Nepal`s power sector with eye on region Indian private and government owned companies have been queueing up ahead of Nepals Power Summit that has unrolled in Kathmandu today. The organiser - Independent Power Producers Association Nepal (IPPAN), an umbrella organisation of private sector power developers - said that there has been substantial representation of both government-owned and the private sector companies of India involved in the power sector. "The Indian companies are in the largest number to participate in the...
India`s private players see big opportunities in Nepal`s power sector with eye on region
India`s private players see big opportunities in Nepal`s power sector with eye on region
Source: IANS
19/04/2023 10:15:49 AM
Nepal, India to sign cross-border digital payments deal Nepal and India are set to sign an agreement for cross-border digital payments using e-wallet, which is expected to boost trade and tourism by eliminating currency hassles. The deal is expected to be signed during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to India sometime this month, according to Nepali media reports. The accord will allow Indian tourists in Nepal to make digital payments using Indian e-wallets like BharatPe, PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. According to the repor...
Nepal, India to sign cross-border digital payments deal
Nepal, India to sign cross-border digital payments deal
Source: IANS
11/04/2023 11:40:45 AM
India's NHPC likely to develop 480 mw hydro-project in Nepal If everything goes as per plans, Indias NHPC will begin development of 480 megawatt Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project in Nepal. According to some Nepali media reports, the Kathmandu government has decided to develop the project jointly with NHPC India and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), an undertaking of the government. Surya Rijal, managing director of the company, said that the company has decided that 51 per cent of the project will be invested by NHPC and 49 per cent by t...
India's NHPC likely to develop 480 mw hydro-project in Nepal
India's NHPC likely to develop 480 mw hydro-project in Nepal
Source: IANS
1/04/2023 4:37:14 PM
Six vidyagyan students identify 17 asteroids Six students from Grade 11 in VidyaGyan, Bulandshahr, participated in the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) which is a global event to identify asteroids. From the overall 1000 detections, VidyaGyan students were able to identify 17 preliminary asteroid detections of which three have been provisionally recognised by NASA and the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC). NASA will further observe the detected asteroids for the next six months. Accord...
Six vidyagyan students identify 17 asteroids
Six vidyagyan students identify 17 asteroids
Source: IANS
24/03/2023 5:19:29 PM
realme to appoint new India biz head from China, Madhav Sheth may quit Global technology brand realme is set to replace India business head Madhav Sheth with a top executive from its China-based headquarters, reliable sources told IANS on Thursday. Sheth may quit the company once the official statement is made soon. The move, according to industry insiders, does not augur well for the company which cemented its position in a market which is highly-competitive at the mass level, with Sheth, as its India business lead, became the sole face of the company within...
realme to appoint new India biz head from China, Madhav Sheth may quit
realme to appoint new India biz head from China, Madhav Sheth may quit
Source: IANS
23/03/2023 5:09:47 PM
Nepal`s new president takes office Newly-elected President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Poudel, was sworn in to start his five-year term. Poudel was administered the oath of office and secrecy by acting Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki at the Office of the President. He succeeded Bidya Devi Bhandri. Poudel, 78, won the presidential vote on March 9 as the candidate of eight ruling parties, becoming the third President of Nepal, which became a republic in 2008, Xinhua news agency reported. The presidential vote involved member...
Nepal`s new president takes office
Nepal`s new president takes office
Source: IANS
14/03/2023 10:41:23 AM
Nepal reports lowest growth in 7 years in Q1 Nepal's economy grew at 0.8 per cent during the first quarter of the current 2022-23 fiscal year which began in mid-July 2022, the lowest year-on-year growth in the past seven years, the National Statistics Office (NSO) has reported. The country logged a growth of 3 per cent over the same period of the 2021-22 fiscal year and has targeted an 8-per cent growth for the current fiscal year, Xinhua news agency reported. Nepal had witnessed negative growth in five sectors: construction, ...
Nepal reports lowest growth in 7 years in Q1
Nepal reports lowest growth in 7 years in Q1
Source: IANS
27/02/2023 9:40:15 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 in Lucknow on Friday. Top industrialists, including Aditya Birla group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, participated in the event. Hailing Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government, Birla said it has taken several measures regarding ease of doing business, helping it emerge as an attractive state for investors. He appealed to the industrialis...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates UP Global Investors Summit in Lucknow
Source: IANS
10/02/2023 1:35:48 PM
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner Chandigarh-born lawyer Kudrat Dutta Chaudhary has become the first immigrant of Indian-origin to take oath as Commissioner to the Immigrant Rights Commission for the city and county of San Francisco. The Immigrant Rights Commission guides the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on issues and policies that impact immigrants who live or work in San Francisco. "I am very excited to be taking this role and am really looking forward to working for my community in San Francisco," Chaudha...
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 9:54:29 AM
Akasa Air Begins Service In Uttar Pradesh Today Akasa Air is commencing its air service from Lucknow on Sunday. It is scheduled to start two flights from Lucknow -- one to Bengaluru and the other to Mumbai. Airline officials met UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and handed him the first symbolic boarding pass. The chief minister said, "UP is benefitting massively from the Udaan scheme started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has allowed people from even the lowest rungs of society to dream of travelling by air. The improvi...
Akasa Air Begins Service In Uttar Pradesh Today
Akasa Air Begins Service In Uttar Pradesh Today
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 9:30:56 AM
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Wednesday that Viacom18 (Viacom18 Media Private Limited) has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games across India and the subcontinent. "Fans across India and the Subcontinent will be able to witness the magic of the Olympic Games through this partnership with Viacom18. As a dynamic sports and media market, this is an important strategic region for Olympic broadcasting, and this new media right...
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Viacom18 bags broadcast rights of 2024 Paris Olympics across India and subcontinent
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 5:36:05 PM
Indian U18 girls team wins silver at Asia Rugby Sevens India's U-18 girls team won the silver medal after losing to UAE 26-5 in the final at the recently concluded Asia Rugby Sevens held here. UAE is the only team to have beaten India as they registered comprehensive victories against Thailand, Nepal and Malaysia in the previous rounds. This equals their record performance of winning the silver medal at the previous edition held in 2021. "It's been a gratifying and rewarding 12 months for Rugby India. We now have gained silver ...
Indian U18 girls team wins silver at Asia Rugby Sevens
Indian U18 girls team wins silver at Asia Rugby Sevens
Source: IANS
12/12/2022 5:14:47 PM
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits` Indian adaptations of popular series 'House' and 'Suits' are in the works at Banijay Asia, CEO Deepak Dhar revealed to Variety at the Asia Television Forum and Market. Further details and the platform they will be on will be revealed in early 2023, Dhar said. Banijay Asia's Indian adaptation of 'The Good Wife', starring Kajol, will be on Disney+ Hotstar early next year and 'Captain', the Indian version of 'The Night Manager', also for Disney+ Hot...
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits`
Banijay Asia to roll out Indian adaptations of `House` and 'Suits`
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 2:48:19 PM
Eastern Air Command HQ in Shillong completes 63 years of service The headquarters of the Indian Air Force's Eastern Air Command in Shillong on Thursday completed 63 years of service. The occasion was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony by Air Marshal S.P. Dharkar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, at the War Memorial here, officials said. The Eastern Air Command was born in combat and has grown through battles. It is one of the lethal arms of the Indian Air Force which controls air operations over a vast area that straddles t...
Eastern Air Command HQ in Shillong completes 63 years of service
Eastern Air Command HQ in Shillong completes 63 years of service
Source: IANS
1/12/2022 6:10:18 PM
Asia Rugby: India thrash Bangladesh 82-0 to qualify for Division 3 Playoffs Indian National Mens Rugby Team defeated Bangladesh with a score of 82-0 in the final match of the Asia Rugby Division 3 - South Region tournament at the Rabindra Sarobar stadium here on Friday. Led by Prince Khatri, the Indian m'n's team continued its domination against Bangladesh in the final game of Division 3 - South Region tournament. Having started strongly against Nepal, they continued their performance against Bangladesh as they won their spot at the Asian Rugby Champion...
Asia Rugby: India thrash Bangladesh 82-0 to qualify for Division 3 Playoffs
Asia Rugby: India thrash Bangladesh 82-0 to qualify for Division 3 Playoffs
Source: IANS
26/11/2022 5:19:30 PM
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes to import oil from India by 2023 via proposed pipeline Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed hope to import oil from India by 2023 through a proposed pipeline project. She made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting with Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Biswajit Daimary at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka. The Speaker led a four-member delegation which is part of a team of 32 MLAs from the northeast visiting Bangladesh. The 130-km India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFPL) project aims to import oil prod...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes to import oil from India by 2023 via proposed pipeline
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hopes to import oil from India by 2023 via proposed pipeline
Source: IANS
21/11/2022 10:53:14 AM
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates of 3 NH projects worth Rs 1,206 Crore in West Bengal Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 3 national highway (NH) projects worth Rs 1,206 Crore in Siliguri on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, Gadkari said that the inaugurated projects include 2-lane ROB in replacement of Level Crossing at km 615.5 of NH-31 (Oodlabari) and would give significant boost to international connectivity and ROB in lieu of Level Crossing at km 661.100 on NH-31 (Maynaguri). He said that it would ...
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates of 3 NH projects worth Rs 1,206 Crore in West Bengal
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates of 3 NH projects worth Rs 1,206 Crore in West Bengal
Source: IANS
17/11/2022 4:07:56 PM
Tripura exports 2nd consignment of natural rubber to Nepal Tripura, which is the second largest natural rubber producing state in the country after Kerala, has exported 14,550 kg of natural rubber to Nepal, Rubber Board officials said on Sunday. The Manimalayar Rubbers Pvt Ltd, promoted by the Rubber Board, had exported 18 tonne natural rubber (sheet rubber) to Nepal in 2020 and a similar quantity to Bangladesh in 2000 from Tripura. General Manager of the Manimalayar Rubbers, Arunabha Majumdar, said that 14,550 kg rubber latex (Cenex) valued at...
Tripura exports 2nd consignment of natural rubber to Nepal
Tripura exports 2nd consignment of natural rubber to Nepal
Source: IANS
14/11/2022 9:00:34 AM
JIBS conducts pro-bono teacher training programme for educators in Srinagar Professor of Eminence (Dr.) Sanjeev P. Sahni, Principal Director at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) and Vice-President of World Society of Victimology (WSV) delivered a teacher training programme on "Emotional Well-being and Stress Management" for the school principals, teachers, and counselors in an impressive gathering of educators here in Amar Singh Club, Srinagar. More than 150 educators from 30 schools across the region attended the session on Saturday that a...
JIBS conducts pro-bono teacher training programme for educators in Srinagar
JIBS conducts pro-bono teacher training programme for educators in Srinagar
Source: IANS
31/10/2022 1:52:00 PM
NHPC soars on getting survey license to carry out study of two large hydropower projects NHPC is currently trading at Rs. 40.80, up by 0.90 points or 2.26% from its previous closing of Rs. 39.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 40.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 41.60 and Rs. 39.90 respectively. So far 762332 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 42.70 on 18-Oct-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 27.05 on 29-Mar-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 42.70 and R...
NHPC soars on getting survey license to carry out study of two large hydropower projects
NHPC soars on getting survey license to carry out study of two large hydropower projects
Source: Accord Fintech
21/10/2022 11:18:51 AM
Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer `Khalifa` to be shot in Dubai, Nepal, Kerala  Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran's revenge thriller, 'Khalifa', is to be shot in Dubai, Nepal and Kerala. The film, which is being produced by Yoodlee Films, is being directed by Vysakh. The tagline, 'Vengeance will be written in gold', seems to foretell a high-octane revenge drama. This is Prithviraj's second film in over 10 years with Vysakh after their superhit collaboration 'Pokkiri Raja' and will be his next with writer Jinu V Abraham, wh...
Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer `Khalifa` to be shot in Dubai, Nepal, Kerala
Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer `Khalifa` to be shot in Dubai, Nepal, Kerala
Source: IANS
18/10/2022 1:53:29 PM
Government committed to increase domestic dairy market to Rs 30L cr: Amit Shah Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the government is committed to increase the domestic dairy market of Rs 13 lakh crore to Rs 30 lakh crore by 2027, adding India has a huge opportunity to supply milk to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Speaking at the Eastern and North-Eastern Cooperative Dairy Conclave 2022, the Union Minister said that to explore this market, the government is setting up a multi state cooperative which would act as a...
Government committed to increase domestic dairy market to Rs 30L cr: Amit Shah
Government committed to increase domestic dairy market to Rs 30L cr: Amit Shah
Source: IANS
8/10/2022 10:52:47 AM
Kajaria Ceramics to foray into Nepal in JV Ceramic and vitrified tiles major, Kajaria Ceramics Ltd has decided to foray into Nepal with a manufacturing plant in joint venture with a local partner. The Board of Rs 3,299 crore company on Monday gave its nod to invest Rs 125 crore (50 per cent of the project cost) in a company to be incorporated in Nepal. The investment will be by way of equity and/or loan, for establishing a manufacturing facility in Nepal partnering with various individuals affiliated with Ramesh Corp, Nepal. ...
Kajaria Ceramics to foray into Nepal in JV
Kajaria Ceramics to foray into Nepal in JV
Source: IANS
3/10/2022 3:28:37 PM
Amit Shah inaugurates 5 SSB outposts Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the Sashahtra Seema Bal (SSB) camp in Kishanganj in Bihar and inaugurated 5 outposts of the border guarding force. "In Delhi, we thought that the duties of SSB jawans in the border areas of Bihar are easy as we have friendly relationships with both the neighbouring countries Nepal and Bhutan. But when I came to the borders, I understood the challenges you all face on the border. The borders of Nepal and Bhutan are porous with India and keepi...
Amit Shah inaugurates 5 SSB outposts
Amit Shah inaugurates 5 SSB outposts
Source: IANS
25/09/2022 9:37:27 AM
TVS Motor surges on launching `TVS NTORQ 125 Race XP` in Nepal TVS Motor surges on launching ‘TVS NTORQ 125 Race XP’ in Nepal Sep-19-2022   12:52 Hrs IST TVS Motor Company is currently trading at Rs. 1030.00, up by 6.60 points or 0.64% from its previous closing of Rs. 1023.40 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 1017.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 1040.00 and Rs. 1017.00 respectively. So far 237354 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high o...
TVS Motor surges on launching `TVS NTORQ 125 Race XP` in Nepal
TVS Motor surges on launching `TVS NTORQ 125 Race XP` in Nepal
Source: Accord Fintech
19/09/2022 1:30:18 PM
SAFF Women's Championship: We need to perform as a unit against Nepal, asserts India coach Chettri After losing their last game against Bangladesh, coach Chettri feels that the Indian women's football team will need to perform as a unit when they take on hosts Nepal in the semifinal of the SAFF Women's Championship at the Dashrath Stadium, here on Friday. Nepal headed to the semi-final stage as the top team of Group B with 6 points from 2 matches, whereas India finished second in Group A with 6 points from 3 matches. "It was not a good result and we all were rather disap...
SAFF Women's Championship: We need to perform as a unit against Nepal, asserts India coach Chettri
SAFF Women's Championship: We need to perform as a unit against Nepal, asserts India coach Chettri
Source: IANS
15/09/2022 5:24:38 PM
Nepal, India discuss issues of bilateral, mutual interests Nepal and India discussed matters pertaining to bilateral and mutual interests during the Foreign Secretary-level talks in New Delhi. At the invitation of his Indian counterpart Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Nepal's Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Poudyal arrived in New Delhi and held the bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on Tuesday where two sides discussed a wide range of issues and issues related to mutual interest and concerns, according to statements issued by New Delhi and Kathmandu. The ...
Nepal, India discuss issues of bilateral, mutual interests
Nepal, India discuss issues of bilateral, mutual interests
Source: IANS
14/09/2022 11:41:11 AM
India`s NHPC to sell energy to PTC produced in Nepal  Indias state-owned NHPC Limited on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PTC India Limited for the sale of power to be generated from the upcoming West Seti and Seti River-6 Projects in Nepal. According to a statement, the MoU was signed by A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC, and Rajib K. Mishra, CMD, PTC India Limited. The estimated cost of the two projects, according to the Investment Board, is $2.4 billion. Nepal has awarded the much-talked West Seti and Seti River pr...
India`s NHPC to sell energy to PTC produced in Nepal
India`s NHPC to sell energy to PTC produced in Nepal
Source: IANS
31/08/2022 5:06:59 PM
Inferior tea from Nepal sold, re-exported as premium Darjeeling variety Don't get puzzled if you don't find aroma in your premium Darjeeling tea which you purchase from your neighbourhood shop or get delivered online. It might be inferior tea imported from Nepal and sold as premium Darjeeling tea. India imports a large quantity of tea from Nepal. In 2020-21, nearly 10.74 million kg of tea was imported from the Himalayan neighbours. However, a Parliamentary standing committee was informed that due to large volumes of inferior tea originating fro...
Inferior tea from Nepal sold, re-exported as premium Darjeeling variety
Inferior tea from Nepal sold, re-exported as premium Darjeeling variety
Source: IANS
23/08/2022 10:04:15 AM
NHPC gains on inking MoU with Investment Board Nepal NHPC is currently trading at Rs. 34.85, up by 0.20 points or 0.58% from its previous closing of Rs. 34.65 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 35.45 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 35.70 and Rs. 34.80 respectively. So far 180188 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 37.55 on 22-Apr-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 25.95 on 23-Aug-2021. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 35.70 and R...
NHPC gains on inking MoU with Investment Board Nepal
NHPC gains on inking MoU with Investment Board Nepal
Source: Accord Fintech
19/08/2022 10:05:55 AM