KATHMANDU: Government employees in Nepal could receive up to Rs 140,000 annually for vehicle fuel under a proposed government directive. The provision is included in the draft of the Vehicle Management Directive for Government Employees, 2083. The proposal sets fuel…

KATHMANDU: The government has approved a special price adjustment mechanism for public construction contracts, providing relief to construction businesses affected by unusual increases in material prices. A Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to implement the special price adjustment under…

KATHMANDU: The government has proposed an integrated public transport system for the Kathmandu Valley, alongside subsidies for operators providing night-time services. The proposal is included in a draft bill to amend the Urban Area Public Transport (Management) Authority Act, 2079,…

KATHMANDU: Victims of hit-and-run road accidents could receive compensation from a government fund under a new road safety bill proposed by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The draft Road Safety Bill proposes that victims who are unable to…

KATHMANDU: The government has registered a new bill in the National Assembly that proposes compensation for passengers in cases of lost baggage, flight delays, cancellations and air accidents on domestic flights. The proposed Domestic Air Service Liability Bill, 2083 was…