Increase cabs in line with population growth: NCF KATHMANDU, July 6 National Consumer Forum (NCF) has demanded that the government increase number of taxis in the Kathmandu Valley in line with population growth. It said that the government has been failing to add new taxis due to political pressure... 07 Jul, 2015
Agreement with SKorea to develop country�s railway sector in limbo KATHMANDU: The government’s long standing plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea on cooperation for the development of Nepal’s railway sector has reached nowhere. Both the nations had, three years ago, agreed in principle... 06 Jul, 2015
IL&FS submits Fast Track DPR Kathmandu, July 1 An Indian consultant has submitted the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track road to the government before the deadline. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) plans to complete... 02 Jul, 2015
Valley to get 2,850 new taxis KATHMANDU, June 30 The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has decided to allow operation of 2,850 new taxis, including 500 deluxe cabs, in the Kathmandu Valley and has instructed the Department of Transport Management to register new... Horoscopes 01 Jul, 2015
Matter of pride This is in response to the news story about the superb runner Mira Rai who won a gold medal in France for the 82-km marathon with an altitude of up to 6,000 metres. The marathon named Mont Blanc Skyrunner World Series in Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley... 30 Jun, 2015
Government agencies, contractors fail to contribute to CEF KATHMANDU: The Construction Entrepreneurs’ Fund (CEF), set up 16 years ago to assist in the capacity building of contractors, is witnessing low contribution each year. Although Construction Business Regulation 2000 makes it mandatory for... 21 Jun, 2015
MoF clears new number plate plan KATHMANDU: The long pending plan of the government to apply embossed number plate system for vehicles is likely to start from next fiscal year. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) gave a go-ahead to the project recently, clearing the way to call a global... 15 Jun, 2015
Panel suggests govt to add 2,350 taxis KATHMANDU: After a 15-year hiatus, the government is preparing to take a decision to add new taxis. A committee formed to recommend the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) about permitting registration of taxis has... 12 Jun, 2015
World Bank extends assistance of $7.47bn for road safety project KATHMANDU: The World Bank Group (WBG) has agreed to extend grant assistance worth $7.47 million to Nepal from the Global Road Safety Phase-II Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), that is administered by the WBG. The grant assistance will be spent on... 10 Jun, 2015
