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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.

6 days ago

NepaConnect Appears on Google Play Store Ahead of Official Launch, Revealing Nepal Government's Secure Messaging Platform

NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.

Jun 26

UML Vice President Bishnu Poudel Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

CPN-UML Vice President Bishnu Prasad Poudel has been arrested in Surkhet in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged suspicious assets and share transactions.

Jun 22

Germany Commits 37.6 Million Euros For Nepal's Development Priorities

Germany has committed 37.6 million euros in development assistance to Nepal for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on key sectors including energy, health, and sustainable economic growth. The commitment was made during bilateral development cooperation talks held in Kathmandu, where both countries agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership.

Jun 18

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.

Jun 11

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.

May 29

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.

May 29

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

May 25

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.

May 21

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah

Shram Sanskriti Party MPs Protest In Nepal House Of Representatives With Placards Against Prime Minister Balen Shah, As Harka Sampang Led Members Demand Answers On Questions, While Speaker Issues Warning In Kathmandu Parliament Session

May 18

Prime Minister Balen Shah Brings National Investigation Department Back Under Prime Minister’s Office

Prime Minister Balendra Shah Brings National Investigation Department Back Under Prime Minister’s Office Through Government Work Division Regulation Restructuring 18 Ministries While Previous Home Ministry Control Is Reversed And Earlier Centralization Model From 2018 Is Partly Restored

May 15

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

May 15

Opposition MP Harka Sampang Demands PM Balen Shah's Resignation and Walks Out Of The House

PM Balen Shah did not appear in the Federal Parliament of Nepal To Respond To Policy And Programme Debate, Leading Opposition MPs, including Harka Sampang, To Walk Out Of The House And Demand His Resignation During Heated Parliamentary Session

May 13

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.

Apr 29

Nepal heads to COP30 with sharper climate-finance demands

The delegation will press developed economies for predictable, grant-based loss-and-damage funding for Himalayan nations.

Apr 29

Opinion: A decade of federalism — what worked, what didn’t

Ten years on, the federal structure has matured in some areas and stalled in others. A practitioner’s view.

Apr 28