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EVs up, charging stations lag

Kathmandu, September 10 — Nepal imported 11,701 electric cars and jeeps in the last fiscal year 2023-24, nearly three times more than the 4,050 imported in the previous fiscal year...

Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza

Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza

Teams conduct a search and rescue operation after Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced Palestinians in Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. Getty Images Gaza, September 10 —...
Cooperative victims call off protests

Cooperative victims call off protests

Kathmandu, September 9 — The protest by cooperative victims has been called off following an agreement to form a task force to address their concerns and facilitate the refund of...
10% VAT refund for electronic payments

10% VAT refund for electronic payments

Kathmandu, September 9 – It has been decided that consumers will receive a 10% refund on the value-added tax (VAT) paid if the payment is made electronically. The Internal Revenue...
Ruling coalition meeting scheduled for Monday

Ruling coalition meeting scheduled for Monday

Kathmandu, September 9 — The ruling coalition is set to hold a meeting at 4 p.m. Monday afternoon at Baluwatar, the official residence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, according...
Political maneuvering stalls Surkhet Airport expansion plan

Political maneuvering stalls Surkhet Airport expansion plan

Surkhet, September 8 — Discussions about expanding Surkhet airport have stalled. An all-party meeting held in Decdember 2023, which included representatives from Birendranagar Municipality, the MP and Provincial Assembly members...