KATHMANDU, March 17: Many may not be aware that certain government offices remain open even on public holidays. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) issued a notice in the gazette on March 16, 2023, declaring that government offices providing essential services would operate on 18 types of public holidays.

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: After receiving complaints that there were too many public holidays, the government has decided to open essential services on public holidays except Saturdays.

The decision of the Department of Passports (DoP) to halt the distribution of passports until further notice has hogged the headlines. Ordinary people have taken to social media to criticize the DoP for its alleged inefficiency and the government as a whole for failing to provide even essential services to the people.

PALPA, Jan 23: The District Administration Office has suspended all services except for essential ones.

KATHMANDU, May 12: As prohibitory orders have been extended in the Valley, only offices that provide essential services will be allowed to open from today.

KATHMANDU, April 5: A meeting of the cabinet has decided to publish a notice in Nepal Gazette banning protest in the supply and delivery of essential services, signaling fresh efforts to book those flouting the existing laws.