Ride-Hailing riders demand uniform fare as price gaps trigger tensions
Fuel price hikes and inconsistent pricing across platforms spark protests, with riders warning of escalating risks and calling for regulation and social protection.
Fuel price hikes and inconsistent pricing across platforms spark protests, with riders warning of escalating risks and calling for regulation and social protection.
Retail rates have hit Rs300 a dozen as import curbs over fungal disease cause shortages.
Rising dollar, transport costs and market manipulation push up essentials as Nepal faces growing exposure to global volatility.
Peg to weakening Indian currency and strong US dollar raise inflation risks, threaten remittances and imports.
Nepal is better prepared than before as West Asia tensions push up fuel prices.
Thailand, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh roll out energy-saving measures.
Voters’ frustration with decades of instability and corruption fuels sweeping mandates, raising hopes for political stability and economic reforms.
Kathmandu halts labour permits to key Gulf destinations as conflict threatens remittance lifeline and tourism sector.
Prolonged closure of northern trade points curbs electric vehicle inflow despite strong domestic demand, while imports of conventional vehicles also decline.
Nepal Oil Corporation blames irregular imports from India and panic hoarding.
Gandaki Province has formally implemented ride-sharing and self-drive service regulations after gazette publication, while Bagmati continues to delay similar guidelines despite Supreme Court directives.
Supply disruptions, middlemen and volatile politics prompted price hikes in staples, vegetables and fruits in first four months of the current fiscal year.
Brussels said the agreement would support investment flows, improve access to European markets and deepen supply-chain integration.
With elections approaching, business leaders warn that power politics still dominates party agendas, while urgent issues of livelihoods are ignored.
Price of the metal hit a historic high in Nepal, driven by geopolitical tensions, currency volatility and strong domestic demand, while silver also rallies as supply tightens.