5,833 cops mobilised for security in festive season ​​​​​​​Kathmandu Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, has enforced an integrated security plan in Kathmandu valley, bearing in mind the potential criminal and unlawful activities during the festive season. Kathmandu 18 Oct, 2023
Surging sugar prices leave bitter taste Sugar prices have surged by more than 36 per cent in the domestic market, burning a bigger hole in consumers’ wallets. The price of sugar which was retailed at Rs 110 per kg until a few weeks ago has soared to between Rs 130 and Rs 150 per kg at present. Business 27 Sep, 2023
EDITORIAL: Nepal-China deals Nepal and China signed 12 agreements during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s official visit to Beijing on Monday, which, among others, include promoting bilateral trade, and cooperating in agriculture, fisheries and livestock development, power grid interconnection project, and science, technology and innovation. Opinion 27 Sep, 2023
Market monitoring intensified for festive season ​​​​​​​The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP), the sole authorised market monitoring body of the government, has intensified its market monitoring efforts ahead of the festive season. Business 26 Sep, 2023
Fewer onions, more tears Onion price has soared significantly over the past week in the domestic market after traders stopped imports in protest against government’s decision to impose a 13 percent value added tax (VAT) on certain types of imported fruits and vegetables. Business 15 Jun, 2023
PM Dahal directs bodies concerned for effective market monitoring PM Dahal also asked the Department of Revenue Investigation, security bodies and local administration to mobilize a joint team to control illegal import. Kathmandu 23 Mar, 2023
Authorities retrieve huge cache of expired beer worth millions The Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection in its recent crackdown on three godowns of alcoholic beverage retrieved a huge cache of expired beer worth Rs 8.2 million. Nepal 17 Feb, 2023
Date expired beer worth Rs 8.2 million confiscated The Department seized around 2,757 cartons of date-expired beer in course of market monitoring carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday. Business 16 Feb, 2023
CIAA challenges Special Court decisions at apex court The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against decisions of the Special Court in connection with three bribery cases. Nepal 07 Dec, 2022
India's wheat export ban weighs on Nepali industries Flour traders have expressed concerns over their stocks running out before the end of the year as India continues to halt wheat exports to Nepal. Business 25 Nov, 2022
Traders hopeful for resumption of restricted imports With the government’s ban on the import of automobiles, mobile phones, liquor, and motorcycles set to expire on October 14, traders have their fingers crossed that the restrictions will not be extended again. Business 14 Oct, 2022
42 held for overcharging, hassling passengers With more people in travel rush to join their families back home for Dashain celebration, traffic police have stepped up action against transport workers overcharging and troubling passengers. Nepal 30 Sep, 2022
