Pokhara Metropolis, USAID sign agreement for tourism development

An agreement has been made between Pokhara Metropolitan City and USAID for the development of tourism in Pokhara.

The agreement was reached on technical consultancy for development of tourism, agriculture and information technology in Pokhara. As per the agreement, USAID will provide technical consultancy for two years.

Pokhara Metropolitan City is facing challenges to address the problems in tourism and among related entrepreneurs, especially after the COVID-19. For addressing the problems, the USAID consultancy would extend support.

The agreement was signed by PMC Mayor Dhanraj Acharya and project chief at USAID, Agnes Luz.

Orientation, investment forum, marketing and publicity would be incorporated as part of the programs for tourism development, according to Mayor Acharya.

 

Nepse plunges by 11. 85 points on Thursday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 11. 85 points to close at 1,852. 08 points on Thursday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 36 points to close at 357. 04 points.

A total of 2,833,731-unit shares of 282 companies were traded for Rs 836 billion.

Meanwhile, Sayapatri Hydropower Limited was the top gainer today with its price surging by 6. 96 percent. Likewise, Mountain Energy Nepal Limited was the top loser as its price fell by 6.58 points.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 85 trillion.

Gold being traded at Rs 114, 700 per tola

The gold is being traded at Rs 114, 700 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 114, 150 per tola.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 1, 380 per tola today. 

 

Nepse surges by 5. 17 points on Wednesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 5.17 points to close at 1,863.94 points on Wednesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0.21 points to close at 358. 40 points.

A total of 3,157,062-unit shares of 288 companies were traded for Rs 782 billion.

Meanwhile, Global IME Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 8. 07 percent. Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited was the top loser as its price fell by 6.38 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 87 trillion.