EDITORIAL: Worrying scenario No sooner had Nepal started recovering from the coronavirus pandemic than the war between Russia and Ukraine since February 24 has further weakened the import-based economy. Opinion 11 Mar, 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict likely to exacerbate economic woes of Nepal The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict will likely exacerbate the economic woes of Nepal as the spiralling oil and commodities prices in the international market will further widen the country’s burgeoning trade deficit and exert even more pressure on the country’s balance of payments (BoP) and foreign exchange reserves. Nepal 10 Mar, 2022
Public vehicles allowed to run at full capacity KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 13 Public vehicles will be allowed to carry passengers at full capacity from now onward. The decision to this effect was taken in the Cabinet meeting held yesterday. Though public vehicle operators have welcomed the decision,... Travel 14 Oct, 2020
Govt issues public transport operation guideline KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 6 The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has issued the Public Transport Operation Guideline-2020 to regulate the public transportation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guideline aims to minimise the risk... Travel 07 Oct, 2020
Public transportation sector most affected by lockdown: Transport Entrepreneurs KATHMANDU: The plan to allow resumption of long-distance public transportation from August 17 across the country has again been cancelled. The Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to resume flight operations from September 1 citing worsening... 11 Aug, 2020
Transporters submit vehicle keys to banks KATHMANDU, JULY 7 Agitating transport entrepreneurs have started submitting keys of their vehicles to banks and financial institutions, stating that they are not in a position to repay loans and interest at the moment as public transportation... 08 Jul, 2020
Public transportation under low govt priority KATHMANDU, JULY 6 Despite being one of the top affected sectors by the COVID-19 and the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the virus, the government has no plans on how to sustain the public transportation sector and help it revive. As a... 07 Jul, 2020
Public transport entrepreneurs seek government support for survival KATHMANDU, JUNE 16 The Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs (FNNTE) has said that the government has to establish a fund for the survival of workers and entrepreneurs involved in the public transport sector. As per the... 17 Jun, 2020
Expert bats for two wings in transport authority Kathmandu, August 9 At a time when the government has initiated the process to set up an independent authority to regulate public transportation sector across the country, an expert has suggested forming two separate wings — one to oversee... 10 Aug, 2019
Public transportation problems Kathmandu With the growing population density of the Valley, commuting in public vehicles to reach one’s destination has become an unpleasant experience filled with discomfort for commuters. While problems like over-crowded public vehicles, lack... 04 Aug, 2019
Transport bodies transform into companies Kathmandu, July 19 Transport bodies, including transport companies and associations across the country, have formally announced their shift into companies from today. Organising a programme in the Capital today, the Federation of Nepali National... 20 Jul, 2019
Infrastructure projects get priority Kathmandu, May 29 The government has allocated a budget of Rs 163.52 billion for development of roads, rail and water transportation system through the federal budget for next fiscal year 2019-20. In this sense, the fiscal budget seems geared... 30 May, 2019
