Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government has imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) of 5 percent and 13 percent on electricity consumption from the upcoming fiscal year, a move that appears at odds with its own pol... Read More
Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government's new tax policy unveiled through the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 has triggered sharp concern among electric vehicle importers and dealers, who say the revis... Read More
Kathmandu, June 1 -- The government has imposed a 5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, effective from the upcoming fiscal year, with officials estimating annual revenue of around Rs5.5 bill... Read More
Kathmandu, May 24 -- Even as Nepal formally opened its doors to foreign direct investment (FDI) more than three decades ago, the country has never managed to attract FDI worth even 1 percent of its gr... Read More
Kathmandu, May 18 -- The government has set an ambitious target of producing 30,000 megawatts of electricity over the next decade through its policy and programme. However, stakeholders say the goal c... Read More
Kathmandu, May 18 -- Nepal's Supreme Court has directed the government to increase the proportion of free electricity Nepal would receive from the 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydropower Project in Kalikot, ... Read More
Kathmandu, May 11 -- When the conflict in West Asia began, Anil Neupane didn't think it would reach into his wallet in Kathmandu. But the Dolakha native, who commutes from Shankhamul to a driving cent... Read More
Kathmandu, May 10 -- When the conflict in West Asia began, Anil Neupane didn't think it would reach into his wallet in Kathmandu. But the Dolakha native, who commutes from Shankhamul to a driving cent... Read More
Kathmandu, April 7 -- For years, Nepal has spoken about converting petrol and diesel vehicles into electric ones. In practice, nothing has moved. The issue resurfaced after a recent Cabinet meeting c... Read More
Kathmandu, March 30 -- The government has set a 180-day deadline to decide on power purchase agreements (PPAs) and licensing for energy projects. In its 100-point work plan, the government has priori... Read More