Outlets to be opened at Kalanki, Baphal, Swayambhu, Banasthali, Gongabu, Basundhara, Tinkune, Gopi Krishna, Lainchaur, Ratna Park and Koteshwor.

The general public is having a hard time getting food to feed their families.

The government should provide relief to start-ups by paying salaries, say experts.

Chicken farmers destroy thousands of birds for lack of feed and sales.

The number of video content engagements including YouTube, Facebook video and TikTok has surged, said service providers.

Around 1 million Nepalis are using digital wallet services, according to service providers.

State-owned Food Management and Trading Company is also readying to start home delivery of groceries, officials say.

Prices have increased by up to 200 percent, according to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Board.

The government’s unclear policy has forced them to shut down when people need them the most, e-retailers said.

Goat and buffalo imports from India have dropped, and there are few domestic suppliers, traders said.

With handicraft exports down to near zero and no revenues coming in, closure looms for these firms.

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority is ready to enhance bandwidth as required, officials said.

The Kalimati market is receiving 800-850 tonnes of vegetables daily, according to officials.

The stores will stock groceries and non-food items like cooking gas and induction cookers.

The decision does not really bring relief to consumers as the oil monopoly is still busy counting profits and losses, economists and consumer rights activists say.