HighlightsFour alternate road routes have been brought into operation following flood damage to roads and bridges along the Trishuli corridor.The alternate route connecting Prithvi Highway and Dhadingbesi stretches for 15 km.A 40 km alternate route has been opened to connect areas across the Trishuli River.A...
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HighlightsGovernment decision: Nepal has approved relief for replacing commercial and transport vehicles washed away or damaged beyond repair in the Bhotekoshi flood.Customs relief: Eligible same-type replacement vehicles can receive a waiver of all customs duties at the customs point.Registration: Cancellation of eligible lost or destroyed...
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HighlightsKaiyi Nepal has provided relief materials to people affected by the Bhotekoshi flood.GO Automobile and Laxmi e-Mobility, the official distributors of Kaiyi in Nepal, jointly arranged the support.The relief package included mattresses, bedding and gas stoves.A total of three truckloads of relief materials were supplied.The...
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HighlightsRs 32.5 million has been allocated for urgent road repairs after flood damage.The allocation covers the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi road and the Prithvi Highway section between Galchhi and Mugling.Flooding has completely washed out 40 km of road on the 56 km Vidur-Rasuwagadhi section.31 motorable bridges in Rasuwa,...
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HighlightsSeven Bailey bridges are being prepared for installation at flood-damaged locations in Nepal.The first installation is planned at Betravati, a key step toward reconnecting Rasuwa with the road network.The bridges available for immediate installation can span up to 50 metres.The Bhotekoshi River flood has fully...
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HighlightsDongfeng Nammi Vigo E2 has officially launched in Nepal through MAW Vriddhi Motors.The electric SUV is priced at NPR 37.99 lakh, while the NADA Auto Show 2026 offer brings it down to NPR 35.99 lakh.The new E2 uses a 51.87 kWh battery and a 99...
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Highlights2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 launched in India on August 24, 2026.Gets an all-new 125cc engine producing 12.1 PS and 11.4 Nm.New single-cradle frame and rear monoshock replace the outgoing setup.Top versions get a 5-inch TFT console with smartphone connectivity and navigation.Prices shown at launch start...
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HighlightsHero Xtreme 250R is set to begin sales in Nepal in Tuesday, Aug 24,2026 at NADA Auto Show 2026 .The motorcycle becomes Hero’s largest engine-capacity model officially entering the Nepali market.It uses a 250cc liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve FI engine.Peak output stands at 30 bhp at 9,250 rpm...
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HighlightsKTM Public Transport mobile application has been launched for public transport users in Kathmandu Valley.The platform provides location information for about 1,200 GPS-equipped public vehicles.The app was launched on Wednesday during the third meeting of the Federal Capital Urban Area Public Transport Council.Sunita Dangol, acting...
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HighlightsNepal’s EV battery management is becoming an urgent policy issue as electric vehicle adoption expands.Three industry perspectives point to different responsibilities for importers, consumers, government and specialist recyclers.One proposal calls for EV importers to make mandatory investments in battery management based on sales volume.Another argues...
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HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 with ABS is now on sale in Nepal.Hansraj Hulaschand & Company has introduced the updated model.Double Disc variant is priced at NPR 380,900.Single Disc variant costs NPR 367,900.149cc air-cooled engine produces 13.8 bhp and 13.4 Nm.Updated model gains new graphics, fresh...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the prices of multiple petroleum products effective immediately.Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 20 per litre.Diesel and kerosene prices have fallen by Rs 30 per litre.Domestic aviation fuel is cheaper by Rs 40 per litre, while LPG has been...
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HighlightsGWM Ora 5 EV launched in Nepal by VG Impex Pvt. Ltd.Two variants priced at NPR 46.99 lakh and NPR 51.99 lakh58.3 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 520 km NEDC range100 kW motor producing 260 Nm torque5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP safety rating with...
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HighlightsLalitpur Metropolitan City is moving ahead with an electric shuttle bus initiative.The project is aimed at improving urban mobility while reducing emissions.Electric public transport continues to gain momentum across the Kathmandu Valley.The plan aligns with Lalitpur's broader push toward cleaner municipal transportation.The initiative follows several...
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HighlightsRange Rover Evoque L records a reported 54 percent price drop in its local marketPrice revision signals a sudden shift in luxury SUV positioning and demand dynamicsLand Rover branding remains central to its premium appeal despite pricing pressureLuxury SUV segment faces renewed competition and recalibrationMarket...
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HighlightsSuzuki e Vitara prices reduced by Rs 100,000 across all variants in NepalEntry-level e Vitara Delta now costs Rs 4.899 millionPrice adjustment follows recent government changes to BEV customs duty and tax ratesFour variants remain available: Delta, Zeta, Alpha and Alpha DTAvailable with 49 kWh...
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HighlightsIME electric city bus reportedly coming to Nepal’s urban transport ecosystemIME Group expands into public electric mobility spaceFocus on urban clean transport transition in Kathmandu and major citiesPart of a wider shift toward electric vehicle adoption in NepalPotential impact on public transport modernization and emissions...
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HighlightsBajaj Avenger 220 Street relaunched in India at Indian Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom)Powered by a proven 220cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engineProduces 19.03PS and 17.55NmNow compliant with E20 fuel standardsShares pricing with the Avenger 220 CruiseThe discontinued Avenger Street 160 leaves the 220cc platform as Bajaj's...
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HighlightsNepal has replaced its motor-capacity-based EV taxation system with a new CIF value-based structure.Customs duty is now fixed at 20% across all electric vehicles.Excise duty, previously ranging from 5% to 50%, has been completely scrapped.A new Clean Infrastructure Fee ranging from 2.5% to 112.5% has...
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HighlightsNepal will now calculate EV taxes based on vehicle value instead of motor powerThe policy was announced in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 national budgetFinance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the old system distorted the marketA new Green Tax replaces multiple existing customs-related chargesThe government also...
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