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Automobile sales suffer during peak season

KATHMANDU: In earlier years, the automobile market used to be lively at the start of the festival season. Car showrooms were crowded with customers, and sellers were busy attracting buyers and closing deals. Dashain and Tihar are considered the main…
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Finance minister inspects damaged car showroom

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal has inspected car showrooms destroyed in arson attacks during the Gen Z movement. On Tuesday, he reached Thapathali along with Finance Secretary Ghanashyam Upadhyay to observe the situation. Minister Khanal, who assumed office on Monday,…
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Nearly 2,000 government vehicles damaged in protests

KATHMANDU: Almost 2,000 government vehicles were burned or vandalized across Nepal during the recent protests, with the highest number in Kathmandu. Many were parked inside Singha Durbar and nearby offices when the violence broke out. A government report shows that…
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BP Highway to open round the clock from September 17

KATHMANDU: The BP Highway will remain open 24 hours a day starting September 17. The decision was made at a meeting of the Security Committee held at the District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok, on Monday. Officials said the move is aimed…
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EV imports begin via Korala border

KATHMANDU: Nepal has started importing electric vehicles (EVs) through the Korala border with China. Traders began using the Korala border point for Nepal-China trade as an alternative route to bring in EVs after two other borders — Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani…