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Ride-Sharing Fares Set To Rise From Shrawan 1 As Government Adds VAT And Driver TDS

Ride-sharing fares are expected to rise from Shrawan 1 as the government introduces 5% VAT on each transaction and 1% TDS from drivers, while concerns grow over timing, clarity, and fare impact.

Farmer Earns Rs 12 Lakhs A Year From Dragon Fruit Farming In Ilam After Returning From Foreign Employment

Farmer Prabin Ingnam Earns Rs 12 Lakhs A Year From Dragon Fruit Farming In Ilam After Leaving Foreign Employment; The Business Creates Local Jobs And Inspires More Farmers With Strong Market Demand And Government Support

Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.

Do We Really Love Dogs... Or Just Our Own? The Forgotten Reality of Nepal's Street Dogs

Despite laws against animal cruelty and promising initiatives like Baglung's dog hostel, vaccine shortages, weak implementation, and delayed animal welfare reforms continue to leave both people and street dogs vulnerable.

Kathmandu’s Blue Bus Plan: Free Electric Buses For Women Await Budget Approval

Sajha Yatayat is preparing to operate 8 electric “Blue Buses” for women in Kathmandu Valley, but the service will start only after the Ministry of Finance approves the cost proposal and a formal agreement is completed. The first-phase routes are expected to cover Lagankhel–Budhanilkantha, Thankot/Nagdhunga–Airport, and clockwise and anti-clockwise Ring Road services, while questions remain over yearly operating cost and passenger rules.

Harka Sampang Proposes NPR 1 Kharab Budget for Nepal Border Fencing, Calls Border Security a National Priority

Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has proposed NPR 1 kharab for Nepal border fencing, saying border security should be a national priority.

Finance Minister Wagle Says He Will Quit Public Life If EV Tax Misuse Is Proven

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has denied allegations of EV tax information leakage, saying he will quit public life if any misuse is proven as authorities investigate BYD vehicle imports and customs clearance.

Nepal to Add 1,040 MW of Clean Energy, Total Capacity to Reach 5,535 MW

Nepal to Add 1,040 MW of Clean Energy, Total Capacity to Reach 5,535 MW

Nepal Allocates Rs 28.52 Arba for Pothole-Free Roads in Major Cities

Budget 2083/84 allocates Rs 28.52 arba to repair roads and develop pothole-free infrastructure in Nepal’s major cities.

Nepal Announces 280 Drinking Water Projects and Nationwide Water Testing Plan

Nepal Budget 2083/84: Income Tax Relief Limit Raised From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 10 Lakh

Nepal Budget 2083/84 has increased the income tax relief limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the new tax provision in Parliament.

The minimum monthly salary of government employees will now be around Rs 40,000.

With the revision, the minimum monthly salary of government employees will now be around Rs 40,000. The highest salary in the government service will also increase and exceed Rs 1 lakh per month.

The child nutrition allowance for Dalit children

The Government of Nepal has announced that the child nutrition allowance for Dalit children will be doubled under the budget 2083/84.

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund under the budget 2083/84.

Nepal is set to establish a major AI Computer Center

Nepal is set to establish a major AI Computer Center in Syuchatar under the Budget 2083/84 plan

Government Cuts Budget: Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

Government Cuts Budget of Infrastructure, Energy and Agriculture Ministries, Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

Nepal Government Preparing To Increase Rs 100 Duty-Free Border Limit For Goods Brought From India

Nepal is preparing to revise the Rs 100 customs duty-free limit for goods brought through Nepal–India border areas after complaints from daily shoppers and border residents.

Experts Suggest Making Income Up To NRs 12 Lakh Tax-Free In Nepal

Experts and stakeholders have suggested raising Nepal’s income tax exemption limit to NRs 12 lakh, saying it could reduce pressure on low and middle-income earners amid rising living costs.

Ramesh Prasai Proposes Up To 50% Tax Hike On Alcohol And Cigarettes To Fund Free Healthcare In Nepal

Lawmaker Ramesh Prasai has urged the government to increase taxes on alcohol and cigarettes by up to 50% and use the extra revenue to provide free healthcare for poor and low-income citizens in Nepal.

Nepal Government Spends Only Rs 1.13 Arba on Development in 10 Months, Just 27.91% of Annual Capital Budget Used

Development Projects Still Moving Slowly as Government Uses Less Than 28% of Capital Budget Despite Flexible Spending Rules

Budget 2082/83: Key takeaways for Nepali households and SMEs

The finance minister presented a Rs 18.6 trillion budget focused on tourism revival, hydropower, and digital infrastructure.