The government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions, granting holidays on Saturdays and Sundays starting Monday.

Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Youth and Sports Sasmit Pokharel, the government spokesperson, announced the decision following a Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

Pokharel said the move to close offices and schools on Sundays was prompted by ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies. He said government offices, excluding educational institutions, will now operate from 9 am to 5 pm on working days.

The Cabinet has also decided to prepare the necessary legal framework to facilitate the conversion of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles into electric vehicles.

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US has disrupted global petroleum supply, contributing to shortages and a sharp rise in fuel prices in Nepal.

The petrol price has reached Rs 202 per litre in the domestic market.