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
Bill on power trade to be tabled in parliament Today's meeting of the Council of Ministers has decided to table the bill designed to make arrangement regarding power trade in the federal parliament. Kathmandu 07 Jun, 2023
Agro minister seeks report on status of Kalimati market Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal inspected the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market today. Business 10 Feb, 2021
Onion import from China increases KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 30 The import of onions from China has increased during this current fiscal year compared to previous fiscal year. According to the Department of Customs (DoC), onions worth Rs 56.19 million were imported from China in the... 01 Dec, 2020
Govt takes action against traders selling onions at high price KATHMANDU, SEPT 16 The government, acting on the complaints of traders arbitrarily charging exorbitant price for onions, has taken action against seven vendors who were selling the kitchen staple at eye-watering rates of more than Rs 100 per... 17 Sep, 2020
Onion price surges in Nepal after India bans export KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 15 Onion price in the domestic market has seen a steep hike just a day after India banned its export. The Indian government banned export of all varieties of onions yesterday, citing drop in production in the southern states due... 16 Sep, 2020
Veggie prices soar as production, supply decline KATHMANDU, AUGUST 24 Traders in the valley have raised the price of vegetables in recent days citing low and production and disruption in supply. Generally, August and September are considered a lean period for vegetable production and every year... 25 Aug, 2020
Vegetable prices rise significantly due to floods, landslides KATHMANDU, JULY 26 Vegetable prices have surged in the last week due to the floods and landslides across the country. In the last one week vegetable prices have gone up by 50 per cent. Citing the recent floods and landslides traders have increased... 27 Jul, 2020
10 per cent local veggies still not getting market KATHMANDU, JUNE 9 Vegetable consumption has declined during the lockdown as all the organisations that would purchase them in bulk, such as hotels and restaurants, are closed. Hence, local farmers and traders are not getting market and vegetable... 10 Jun, 2020
Veggie prices decline as local supply rises KATHMANDU, MAY 31 Prices of vegetables in the market have declined along with the arrival of local produces and the harvests of the new season. According to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee, prices of vegetables have... 01 Jun, 2020
Veggie prices drop on supply of local products Kathmandu, May 2 As the supply of local products has increased, the price of vegetables in the market has started declining. Earlier, farmers were not being able to supply their products in the market due to the lockdown. However, the Kalimati... 03 May, 2020
Vegetables worth millions rotting in farms amid lockdown in Dhading DHADING: Vegetables worth millions of rupees have started to rot in the fields in the district following phase-wise extension of coronavirus-lockdown. "Due to movement restrictions, we have been unable to transport the vegetables to the market,... Travel 19 Apr, 2020
