Citing ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, the Nepali government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions. Under the new arrangement, public holidays will now be observed on Saturdays and Sundays for government offices and educational institutions.
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said that the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting yesterday, considering disruptions in global oil supply that have affected the global economy, particularly in Asian countries. The minister said that government offices, excluding educational institutions, will now operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working days.
Earlier, offices in the Himalayan nation used to function from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nepal Cabinet has also decided to prepare the necessary legal framework to facilitate the conversion of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles into electric vehicles. Although Nepal has been witnessing a rapid transition towards electric four-wheelers among new car purchases, internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles continue to dominate the market due to past purchases.
