Around 73% of electricity consumers still visit physical counters to pay their bills, while the Nepal Electricity Authority spends nearly Rs 59.79 crore annually to operate these payment counters.
Gas consumers in Kathmandu Valley will be able to exchange an empty LPG cylinder of any brand and purchase gas from designated locations during Dashain, with no additional exchange fee.
Three investor associations have jointly submitted a six-point policy reform proposal to SEBON, seeking a more transparent, competitive, orderly and investor-friendly capital market.
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged citizens to adopt digital payment methods for electricity bills, noting that 73% of consumers still rely on physical payment counters.
Kuthheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) has proposed an 18% bonus share and 0.9474% cash dividend for shareholders from the profit of the FY 2082/83.
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed today’s exchange rates, with the US dollar at Rs. 154.55 for buying and Rs. 155.15 for selling.
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
NIC Asia Equity Opportunity Fund has increased its size from Rs. 80 crore to Rs. 1 arba after the mutual fund issue was oversubscribed by investors.
Gold prices increased by Rs. 500 per tola today, while silver recorded a Rs. 35 decline in the domestic market.
Government disaster and relief funds have reached Rs. 17.06 billion, as financial support continues to pour in following the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
Today, Ashoj 22, is the final day for shareholders to secure eligibility for Ridge Line Energy’s 10.52% cash dividend and AGM participation.
Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs’ National Federation has urged transport operators not to charge passengers more than the government-approved fares during the Dashain travel season, warning that violators will face action.