Negotiations on Fast Track under way Kathmandu, July 20 The government has started negotiations with Indian bidder regarding financial aspects of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track road. Following the negotiations — likely to be completed within a week — the government will conclude... Travel 21 Jul, 2015
FCGO set to implement NEPSAS system this fiscal KATHMANDU, July 19 The Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO) — government agency responsible for treasury operation and internal audit of the government — is preparing to implement the Nepal Public Sector Accounting Standards... 20 Jul, 2015
Budget unveils big plans for infrastructure KATHMANDU, July 14 The government has unveiled budget for next fiscal year with a target to carry out development of physical infrastructure as a national campaign. And, if things go as per its plan, all village development committees (VDCs) will... 15 Jul, 2015
Road, transport budget to go up by over 50pc KATHMANDU, July 11 The government is increasing the budget allocated to the road and transport sector by at least 50 per cent next fiscal year. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has said it is being allocated over Rs... 12 Jul, 2015
East-West Highway to be widened KATHMANDU, July 9 The ageing East-West Highway, the lifeline of the country, will start getting a new look gradually from the next fiscal year. The government is preparing to upgrade it to four lanes from the existing two lanes to cater to the... 10 Jul, 2015
Government mulls over using Indian soft credit to build fast track KATHMANDU, July 7 The government is mulling over using a huge portion of credit extended last year by India to build the Kathmandu-Tarai fast track road — a 76-km highway that will link the capital with the southern plains and work as a... 08 Jul, 2015
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
Govt to conduct another feasibility study of railway line KATHMANDU: The government is planning to hire a consultant to conduct a feasibility study of Nijgadh-Hetauda-Bharatpur railway line. This alignment will be an alternative to previous link that had run into controversy for being proposed across Chitwan... 29 Jun, 2015
Govt seeks technical study of highrises soon KATHMANDU: Developers of apartments and other multipurpose buildings will have to come up with a decision soon on whether their structures need to be demolished or not. A guideline endorsed to pull down risky infrastructure has given a 15-day timeline... 22 Jun, 2015
