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Students Protest LPG Shortage in Kathmandu
Nepal Students Union (NSU) activists staged a symbolic protest at Tri-Chandra Campus in Kathmandu, carrying empty LPG cylinders to highlight the ongoing cooking-gas shortage and its impact on students and the public.
Ujyalo Nepal Launches Signature Campaign Against Electricity Tax
Ujyalo Nepal Party has launched a signature campaign demanding the removal of taxes imposed on electricity and the recovery of outstanding dues from dedicated and trunk-line electricity consumers.
Made in Nepal: Government Backs Homegrown Yatri P2 Electric Scooter
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has pledged government support for the promotion of Yatri P2, an electric scooter designed and manufactured in Nepal. He urged the company to focus on global competitiveness and turn the homegrown product into an international brand.
Deadly Quake: 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 51 in Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people and displacing nearly 5,000 others. Rescue operations have been hampered by landslides, damaged roads, disrupted communications and the region’s difficult island geography.
LPG Crisis Deepens: More Gas Imports, Yet Empty Cylinders Pile Up
Nepal is facing a severe LPG shortage despite Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reporting that gas imports have increased well above normal levels. Consumers are struggling to find LPG, while dealers blame inadequate distribution and poor government management.
Finance Ministry Reshuffles Four Senior Joint Secretaries
The Ministry of Finance has reassigned four senior joint secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency, policy analysis, foreign aid coordination, and planning functions.
Historic Win: Nepal Claims First-Ever Medal at International AI Olympiad
Nepal has secured its first-ever medal at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), with St. Xavier’s College student Siddhant Chaturvedi winning a bronze medal in Kazakhstan.
Task Force Calls for Leadership Shift and Major Organizational Overhaul
A 65-page draft report by the CPN-UML’s Election Review and Party Reorganization Task Force has called for sweeping changes in leadership, party structure and working style, while raising serious questions over Chairman KP Sharma Oli’s leadership approach.
Government Moves to Cut Middlemen and Raise Farmers’ Earnings
The government has stepped up efforts to reform Nepal’s agricultural supply chain, aiming to reduce middlemen, narrow the gap between farm-gate and retail prices, and increase farmers’ earnings by up to 30%.
Government Introduces Standard Application Format for Public Services
The Government of Nepal has approved a new guideline to standardize application forms used across government offices, simplify public service delivery, and gradually transition traditional paper-based applications into digital formats.
Gas Shortage Reported in Tanahun as Administration Steps Up Supply Coordination
A cooking gas shortage has been reported in several parts of Tanahun, prompting the District Administration Office to intensify coordination with gas industries, dealers, and federal authorities to increase supplies and ensure consumers have easier access to LPG.
Transport Entrepreneurs Seek Tax Relief for EV Parts, Propose Accident Relief Fund
The National Federation of Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs has urged the government to provide customs duty exemptions on electric vehicle parts and introduce measures to promote environmentally friendly transportation.