Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Kathmandu: The government has finally enforced the long-pending Vehicle Emission Standard 2082, tightening regulations on vehicle pollution in Nepal. Under the new rule, light vehicles—including two, three, and four-wheelers—must now comply with Euro-5 standards, while heavy four-wheelers must meet the more stringent Euro-6 norms. The regulation was officially published in the Nepal Gazette, marking a… Continue reading Nepal enforces stricter vehicle emission standards after years of delay

Supreme Court orders not to suspend Ride Sharing regulations

Kaski: The Supreme Court has asked the Gandaki Provincial Government not to suspend the enforcement of the ‘Ride Sharing’ regulations. Responding to a writ petition filed against the provincial government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the Ride Sharing regulations, the court issued an order in the name of the provincial government to not implement… Continue reading Supreme Court orders not to suspend Ride Sharing regulations

Diversity in dance and music fosters national unity: President Paudel

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has said diversity in Nepal’s ethnicities and their cultures including song, dance and music have contributed to strengthening of national unity. It has kept intact social harmony, he argued. Addressing the award handover ceremony organized by the Nepal Academy of Music and Drama in the federal capital on Wednesday, President Paudel… Continue reading Diversity in dance and music fosters national unity: President Paudel

BYD Dolphin 2025 launched in Nepal with major upgrades and new technology

Kathmandu: Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of BYD in Nepal, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the BYD Dolphin electric hatchback, introducing significant upgrades, including the industry-first Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Low Voltage Battery (LVB), aimed at enhancing durability, performance, and sustainability. Replacing the conventional lead-acid battery, the new LFP LVB is… Continue reading BYD Dolphin 2025 launched in Nepal with major upgrades and new technology

35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Kathmandu: Thirty-five young Nepalis who were lured with promises of high-paying jobs and later held captive in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have been rescued in a coordinated operation led by Indian authorities and facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi. According to a statement issued by the embassy, the rescue was carried out on Asar 20… Continue reading 35 Nepali youths rescued from captivity in Uttarakhand

Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

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Kathmandu: Campaigner Nabaraj Bohara, who began a barefoot journey from Surkhet to Kathmandu, has visited Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at the latter’s official residence, Baluwatar today. Bohara had arrived in Kathmandu on June 20, the 31st day of his protest journey, advocating for various issues like Karnali’s good governance, development, ecological balance and animal… Continue reading Campaigner Bohara meets Prime Minister Oli

Nepal-Bangladesh tourism meet held in Dhaka to boost bilateral travel ties

Kathmandu: In a bid to deepen cross-border tourism cooperation, the Embassy of Nepal in Bangladesh and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly organized the ‘Nepal-Bangladesh Tourism Meet’ in Dhaka on Friday evening under the theme Neighbourly Nepal: Land of Lifetime Experiences. Addressing the gathering, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari highlighted Nepal’s growing popularity among… Continue reading Nepal-Bangladesh tourism meet held in Dhaka to boost bilateral travel ties

BP Highway night travel banned for 15 days amid monsoon Hazards

Kathmandu: Authorities have imposed a 15-day night travel ban along the BP Highway citing heightened risks from monsoon-related disasters. A joint meeting of inter-district security coordination committees from Kavrepalanchowk, Sindhuli, and Ramechhap districts reached the decision to enforce the restriction from 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM daily. The ban will implement to all vehicles except… Continue reading BP Highway night travel banned for 15 days amid monsoon Hazards

Policy-level reforms stressed for agro modernization

A farmer uses a traditional tool of "Henga" to flatten the field after sowing wheat seeds in Kanchanpur district, on Friday, November 11, 2016. Photo: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: Member of the National Planning Commission, Dr Prakash Shrestha has underlined the need of policy-level reforms for agro modernization and commercialization.At an interaction organized here today by the Nepal Forum of Economic Journalists, he emphasized on the policy improvements to boost agriculture yields and take the country to economic development.The government should mechanize subsidy… Continue reading Policy-level reforms stressed for agro modernization