No visa fees for INGOs

KATHMANDU: Government will not charge visa fees for the foreigners working for the International Non-governmental Organisations (INGO). The new arrangement is aimed at providing facility to those working in various social organisations to encourage them to make investment in social sector. Social Welfare Council has forwarded the proposal to home ministry for its approval. — RSS

Petroleum shortage

DAMAULI: Scarcity of petroleum products has hit Damauli, and the surrounding VDCs since last week. The number of vehicles plying on roads here has also decreased due to the shortage of petrol, it is said. — RSS

NT to provide CDMA

DHANGADI: Nepal Telecom is making preparations to provide wireless (CDMA) phone services in Dhangadi. Equipments for the operation have already arrived, and the installation and distribution will begin soon. — RSS