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India price cuts under GST 2.0 worry Nepali businesses

Kathmandu, Sept. 26 -- India's latest revision to its goods and services tax (GST), widely described as GST 2.0, came into effect on Monday and is already being viewed as a double-edged sword for Nepa... Read More


Korala border emerges as alternative trade lifeline with China

Kathmandu, Sept. 24 -- Nepal has started international trade through China's third border crossing after two major trade routes remained closed for two months at the prime business time ahead of festi... Read More


Passengers complain of overcharging, rude riders, delays on ride-hailing apps

Kathmandu, Sept. 23 -- On August 25, a day before Teej celebrated as 'Dar Khane Din' or feasting day, Shristi Thapa Magar (named changed) left her scooter for servicing in Teku. Magar, who works at a ... Read More


Nepal's festive economy reels under protests and trade disruptions

Kathmandu, Sept. 21 -- Nepali traders fear this Dashain season could bring one of the worst business slumps in decades, as natural disasters and political unrest have combined to disrupt imports and w... Read More


Key southern customs offices reopen after protests

Kathmandu, Sept. 16 -- Key customs offices in the south and north that bore the brunt of last week's anti-government protests-paralysing trade right ahead of the crucial festive season-have started to... Read More


Nepal lifts social media ban in wake of deadly crackdown that killed 19 protesters

Kathmandu, Sept. 15 -- A day after police killed 19 young protesters and injured more than 400, the government has lifted its controversial ban on social media platforms. The Cabinet had decided late... Read More


Curfew disrupts fuel and food supply in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, Sept. 15 -- With a curfew imposed since Monday afternoon following violent riots that killed over 30 people, the supply of essential goods such as vegetables, fruits, fuel, and dairy produc... Read More


Political turmoil, curfew crush Dashain hopes for traders

Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- The ongoing political turmoil in Nepal has cast a shadow over businesses as a nationwide curfew continues amid government uncertainty ahead of the festive season. Authorities h... Read More


Only Hamro Patro, X respond as Nepal bars 26 social sites

Kathmandu, Sept. 6 -- Within 24 hours of the government's decision to shut down unregistered social media platforms, only two companies officially contacted Nepal to inquire about the registration pro... Read More


Only Hamro Patro, X respond as Nepal blocks 26 social media platforms

Kathmandu, Sept. 5 -- Within 24 hours of the government's decision to shut down unregistered social media platforms, only two companies officially contacted Nepal to inquire about the registration pro... Read More