Limited local supplies and smuggling of Indian urea are forcing farmers to pay two to three times the subsidised rate, raising concerns over the paddy harvest.

Minister says PM will push for air route permits, aim to address Indian concerns on Bhairahawa, Pokhara airports.

Around 5,000 Indians enter Nepal daily from Belahiya. Over 1,300 vehicles cross daily, with most visitors heading for Pokhara, Kathmandu, and Chitwan.

RSP chief produced bank guarantee of Rs27.4 million, equivalent to alleged fraud amount.

Commissioner says denial of outdoor movement for 100 days violates basic rights; prison administration cites security reasons.

Traders are exploiting open border and weak oversight to dump untested fertilisers that threaten soil health and crop yields.

Lumbini Development Trust staff padlock offices demanding better benefits and promotions. Monks decry recurring power outages.

Nepal sources steel from China. Previously, BIS certification was required only for finished goods.

With good habitat and prey availability, Nepal can host up to 500 tigers, say conservationists.

Over 100 arrested and more than 330 vehicles seized in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling.

Hotels and restaurants draw crowds but lack proper parking space. Most offices and businesses rely on street parking, adding to congestion.

Despite rising demand and local jobs creation, hospitality businesses in Rupandehi face chronic labour shortages as employees treat jobs as stepping stones to foreign employment or higher-paying casino work.

Despite problems at the Belahiya border and no international flights, Rupandehi’s hospitality sector is booming with high-end hotel investments.

Lower fees, regular schedules in Nepal draw applicants from India.

Local businesses fear financial collapse as billions in investments tied to the airport bring no return.