HighlightsPedestrians now fall under traffic enforcement, not just driversOn-the-spot fines up to Rs 500 proposed for rule violationsTransport inspectors gain new authority under draft legislationTraffic offense scope expands from 20 to 34 categoriesPart of broader road safety reforms targeting disciplineSignals a cultural shift in how...
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Highlights45% student fare discount mandated but not fully implementedTransport operators accused of denying concessionsStudents across Nepal report inconsistent fare enforcementGovernment regulation exists but monitoring remains weakPublic transport sector tension continues to buildCommuting costs rising for daily student travelersPolicy vs reality gap becoming increasingly visiblePolicy Exists,...
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HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management issues directive against EV overchargingEV charging stations warned to follow approved pricing standardsFocus on protecting electric vehicle users from arbitrary feesApplies to both private and commercial charging operatorsRising EV adoption in Nepal triggers regulatory interventionMove signals stronger government oversight in EV...
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HighlightsDelhi Government unveils draft EV Policy 2026–2030 with major tax relief structureRoad tax exemption and registration fee waiver proposed for EVs up to ₹30 lakhPolicy window runs until March 31, 2030, effectively creating a multi-year incentive cycleHybrid cars to receive 50 percent tax relief under...
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HighlightsLEV X officially launched in Nepal marketMeroAuto report confirms market entry but leaves key specs undisclosedImporter and dealership details not clearly specified in available informationPowertrain, battery, and range figures not officially revealedMarket positioning suggests new EV push in Nepal’s evolving electric segmentAvailability timeline remains unclear...
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HighlightsCrude oil prices increase again, continuing global volatility trendNepal Oil Corporation faces renewed cost pressureFrequent price fluctuations linked to international market instabilityPotential downstream impact on petrol, diesel pricing in NepalImport-dependent economy remains vulnerable to global shiftsConsumers likely to feel indirect cost pressure soonGlobal crude surge...
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HighlightsNADA Automobiles Association of Nepal calls for a dedicated incentive policy for the component industryFocus shifts beyond imports toward local manufacturing ecosystemIndustry stresses need for long-term policy stability to attract investmentComponent production seen as key to vehicle assembly growthGovernment urged to support value addition and...
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HighlightsMaruti Suzuki e Vitara demonstrates strong performance in recent safety evaluationsMarks a critical step for Maruti Suzuki in the electric vehicle transitionReinforces brand focus on occupant protection and structural integritySignals growing competition in the compact electric SUV segmentStrengthens consumer confidence ahead of market rolloutPositions the...
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HighlightsKTM 390 range receives a fresh price revision in with increase of INR 40,000.Applies to KTM 390 Duke and related variants in the segmentRevision comes amid shifting import and cost dynamicsImpacts entry performance segment buyers directlyKTM Nepal yet to announce feature or spec changes alongside...
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HighlightsBus fare increased across Nepal following official adjustmentRevision linked to fuel price fluctuations and operational costsApplies to public transport operators nationwidePassengers face higher daily commuting expensesDecision reflects pressure on transport entrepreneursGovernment-approved adjustment after industry demandSignals broader cost-of-living impact in transport sectorWhy Bus Fare Increased Now,...
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HighlightsTriumph launches its first 350cc motorcycle in Nepal, the TR Series 350.Engine: liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 350cc producing 39.4 BHP and 32 Nm torque.6-speed gearbox paired with racing-inspired design cues.Suspension: upside-down front fork and monoshock rear.Brakes: 300mm front disc and 230mm rear disc with twin-can upswept exhaust.Pricing:...
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HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reports a staggering 11 billion NPR loss in just over a month.Diesel prices rose from 91.88 NPR (Feb 16) to 242 NPR (Apr 1), yet NOC sells at 182 NPR, losing 120 NPR per liter.Petrol sales show a loss of 34...
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Highlights NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) revealed a sodium‑ion prototype with energy density over 300 Wh/kg Milestone announced on 10 March 2026 by Rezal Khairi Ahmad, CEO of NMB Prototype developed under NanoMalaysia Energy Storage Technology Initiative (NESTI) with International Battery Centre Sdn Bhd Density places the...
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Highlights Mahindra opened a one‑day booking window for the BE6 Batman Edition All 999 units were sold in just 7 minutes Price set at 28 lakh 49 thousand (INR) per vehicle The edition draws design cues from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy Custom satin‑black...
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Highlights BYD Atto 3 caught in a missile‑proximity blast in Jerusalem on 1 March 2024 Five occupants walked away with only minor injuries, cabin remained intact High‑strength steel A‑B‑C pillars and Euro NCAP 5‑star rating credited for survivability LFP blade battery showed no thermal runaway,...
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HighlightsThe Election Commission orders the closure of all international border checkpoints 72 hours before the Fagun 21 poll day.Border gates with India and China will be sealed, halting cross-border road traffic.Four-day suspension of road imports and exports, plus suspension of flights on election day.Alcohol sales...
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Highlights BYD unveils the MegaWatt Flash Charging Pile network in Kathmandu, aiming to charge EVs faster than a petrol pump. The charger can add 2 km of range in 1 second; a full 400 km charge in 5 minutes. Core specs: 1,000 V, 1,000 A,...
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Highlights Oxford University scientists publish a fast‑charging lithium‑ion battery technique New staining method lets researchers see polymer binders at 10 nanometer resolution Internal resistance drops up to 40 percent, promising dramatically quicker charges Approach works for current EV and mobile‑phone cells and future silicon‑based designs...
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Highlights InDrive hosts the first Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue in the capital valley Event held on 11 Falgun 2082 (February 23, 2026) Government, academia, NGOs and private firms share the stage Minister of Forests and Environment, opens the forum Dialogue zeroes in on Environment Pollution,...
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Highlights China Supreme People's Court rules drivers fully liable for accidents involving Level 1 and Level 2 ADAS Decision stems from a Zhejiang case where a drunk driver spoofed steering input Level 3 drivers liable unless a system defect is proven; Level 4‑5 manufacturers bear...
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