KATHMANDU: The government has announced its annual policy and program for the fiscal year 2083/84, prioritizing infrastructure development, public transport improvement and road safety. President Ram Chandra Paudel presented the policy and program during a joint meeting of the federal…

KATHMANDU: The government has identified 14 major opportunities from the growing use of electric vehicles in Nepal. The opportunities are mentioned in a recently published study report prepared by a government task force. Nepal’s EV market has grown rapidly in…

KATHMANDU: The government has moved forward with plans to amend the Public Procurement Act. The decision was taken by the Cabinet within its 100-day governance reform agenda. The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has prepared a draft amendment bill to the…

KATHMANDU: The government has urged citizens and institutions to adopt work-from-home practices and increase the use of EVs as fuel prices continue to rise. The move comes alongside a decision to reduce customs duties on petroleum products in an effort…

KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has decided to create a legal framework that allows old petrol and diesel vehicles to be converted into electric vehicles. The Cabinet made this decision on April 5. Education Minister and government spokesperson Sasmit Pokhrel confirmed…