GOVT. COLLECTS RS.190.8 BILLION IN REVENUE Kathmandu, 18 May: Government has collected Rs.190.8 billion in revenue this year year until 13 May—a 19.3 percent increase compared to the same period the previous year, Nagarik reports. Finance Secretary Krishna Hari Banskota said plan to collect Rs..242 billion revenue will be met. Nnnn GOLD GAINS RS.300 PER TOLA Kathmandu, 18 May: Gold gained Rs.300 per tola Thursday. The yellow metal traded for Rs. 53.900 per tola Thursday; it was marketed for Rs. Rs.53,600 per tola the previous day. Nnnn SIDDHANTA RAJPANDEY ELECTED TO BOARD OF CREDIT INFORMATION CENTER Kathmandu, 18 May” Siddhanta Raj Pandey has been elected to the board of directors of Credit Information Center for a four-year term. Pandey is the CEO of Ace Development Bank. nnnn