Supply of essentials intact, says govt No need to panic buy, consumers urged Hoarders warned Kathmandu, March 5 The assurance by traders and government officials that there is sufficient stock of essential goods has not dissuaded consumers from panic buying. Panic... 06 Mar, 2020
Govt fails to raise �petro trade� issue with China during President Xi�s visit Kathmandu, October 13 The country’s plan to start petroleum trade with China, which has been under discussion since the supply obstruction in the southern border in 2015, seems to have lost the priority of the government as the issue was not... 14 Oct, 2019
Nepal-China fuel trade discussions gain momentum Kathmandu, February 27 The country’s plan to start petroleum trade with China, which had been pushed to the backburner in recent years, has once again gained momentum with the formation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led government. Though... 28 Feb, 2018
Govt to make electric two-wheelers� registration with DoTM mandatory This becomes all the more important if such unregistered vehicles are involved in hit-and-run cases Kathmandu, February 13 The government is preparing to make it mandatory for all two-wheeler electric vehicle owners to get their vehicles registered... 14 Feb, 2018
THT 10 YEARS AGO: Adequate fuel to reach valley today Kathmandu, July 3, 2007 Petroleum supply in the Valley is to become normal by tomorrow evening, thanks to the resumption of transportation after a week-long strike. More than 35 tankers carrying petroleum products entered the Valley today, after... 04 Jul, 2017
THT 10 YEARS AGO: Govt firm to quell Tarai unrest Kathmandu, July 2, 2007 The Cabinet today decided to deal with the Tarai developments in a firm manner. Orders to this effect have been passed on to Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula. The Cabinet is also scheduled to endorse the common annual... 03 Jul, 2017
THT 10 years ago: Judicial panel to probe Tarai unrest Kathmandu, May 25, 2007 The government today formed a commission to probe the Tarai unrest and the Gaur massacre of March 21. The massacre alone had left 27 persons dead. This decision was taken after a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s... 26 May, 2017
Probe begins into Tharuhat, Madhes protests Probe into insurgency-era complaints will begin from mid-April Janakpurdham, March 22 A high-level probe commission team arrived in Janakpur today to investigate into Madhes and Tharuhat agitations. The team comprising former chief... Travel 23 Mar, 2017
�Fuel shortage� fear grips Valley Kathmandu, March 9 The Tarai unrest has revoked memories of the months-long severe supply crunch in 2015 and instilled fresh fear of a similar situation among Kathmanduites. Hence, panicked consumers formed serpentine queues to tank up outside... 10 Mar, 2017
Projection for economic recovery remains same: ADB Kathmandu, September 27 The Asian Development Bank Outlook 2016 Update unveiled today shows the projection for economic recovery in the current fiscal remains unchanged as reconstruction is expected to accelerate markedly, the adverse effects on... 28 Sep, 2016
Negligence at the wheel Kathmandu Pushpa Kherawar, 10, daughter of Mithu Kherawar of Sripur-2, was killed after being hit by a passenger bus at Haripur VDC-1 in Sunsari district on April 29. According to the Sunsari Police Office, the bus was heading to Dhangadhi from... Travel 14 May, 2016
GDP projected to be lowest in 13 years KATHMANDU: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the current fiscal year is going to be below one per cent. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the GDP in the current fiscal year will be 0.77 per cent. This growth rate is the lowest... 03 May, 2016
