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11 Bridges Planned for Bheri Corridor Road Project in Nepal

HighlightsBheri Corridor road project has invited tenders for the construction of 11 permanent bridges.The bridges will be built along the Jajarkot, Dunai, Marim, Tinje, Dho road section.Construction will cover RCC and Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge structures.The works have been divided into six contract packages.Nepali contractors...

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New Bajaj Pulsar 150 BS6 With ABS Launches in Nepal

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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Made in Nepal Yatri P2 Set for First Public Debut at NADA Auto Show 2026

HighlightsYatri P2 will make its first public appearance at NADA Auto Show 2026.The event will be held at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu from Bhadra 9 to 14.Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd. and Yatri Design Studio have partnered to develop the electric scooter.The scooter has already undergone testing across...

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Nepal Cuts Long Distance Bus Fares by Just 2 Percent Despite Sharp Fuel Price Drop

HighlightsNepal's Department of Transport Management has reduced long distance public transport fares by 2 percent.The decision comes despite an more than 18 percent decline in fuel prices.The department's own fare adjustment framework states fares should be reviewed automatically when fuel prices change by 5 percent...

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GWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards

HighlightsGWM Ora 5 wins the 2025 London Design Awards in the Product Design, Automobiles/Vehicles category.The award reinforces GWM's global focus on design, smart mobility and user-centric engineering.The electric SUV recently entered the Nepalese market with a starting price of NPR 4,699,000.58.3 kWh LFP battery delivers...

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Public Transport Operators Seek Fare Revision After Nepal Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Yatayat Byabasayi Rastriya Mahasanghhas urged the government to adjust public transport fares under the existing automatic pricing mechanism.Nepal Oil Corporation reduced petrol prices by Rs 20 per litre and diesel/kerosene prices by Rs 30 per litre.The revised fuel prices came into effect from Wednesday...

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Petrol Pumps Shut Across Kathmandu After Nepal Oil Corporation Cuts Fuel Prices

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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Domestic Airfares Drop Across Nepal After Fuel Price Cut

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation has reduced the price of domestic aviation fuel by Rs 40 per litre.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has revised the airfare fuel surcharge effective Wednesday (Asar 17).Domestic airfares have become cheaper after the reduction in the fuel surcharge.The biggest fare reduction reaches...

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inDrive Nepal Launches Safe Driving Online Course for Driver Partners

HighlightsinDrive has launched a Safe Driving Online Course for driver partners in Nepal.The mobile friendly training takes around 20 minutes to complete.The company aims to reach more than 100,000 drivers across Nepal.Drivers must score 80 percent or higher to earn a completion certificate.The course covers...

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Lumbini Keeps EV Tax Incentives Alive Despite Tougher Policies Elsewhere

HighlightsLumbini Province has continued its annual tax discount for electric vehicles through the Economic Bill 2083.Rental EVs receive a 50 percent reduction in annual vehicle tax.Private EVs continue to receive a 20 percent tax discount.The policy contrasts with tighter EV taxation adopted in some other...

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Supreme Court Ends Dual Truck Route Permit System

HighlightsNepal Supreme Court ruled in favor of public freight truck operators.The court struck down the dual route permit enforcement applied by the Federal Government and the Bagmati Province Government.The verdict was delivered on Asar 15 by a joint bench of Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and...

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Vehicle Tax Reform in Bagmati Province Targets EVs, Expands Waiver Scheme

HighlightsBagmati Province FY 2083/84 introduces updated vehicle tax and exemption structure under the Economic Bill 2083EVs up to 50 kW face annual tax increase of NPR 1,500 (private) and NPR 1,000 (public)Tax rates for most other vehicles remain unchanged, signaling targeted fiscal recalibrationLicense application and...

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Bagmati Pushes Vehicle Paperwork Online, Blue Book Renewal Goes Digital

HighlightsBagmati Province has expanded its digital transport services.Blue Book renewal can now be completed through an online system.Nagarik App integration allows motorists to display digital vehicle documents.Electronic Driving License services have also been expanded.The move is part of the province's broader paperless transport strategy.Vehicle tax...

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Fuel Security Questioned After 973 Liters Go Missing From NOC Tanker

Highlights973 liters of petrol reported stolen from a Nepal Oil Corporation fuel tankerIncident highlights ongoing concerns around fuel supply chain securityCase tied to operational lapses during fuel transportation logisticsRaises questions for monitoring systems and tanker accountabilityPotential financial and reputational impact on fuel distribution networksAuthorities expected...

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GWM Ora 5 EV launches in Nepal at aggressive pricing with 520 km range promise

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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Lalitpur Plans Electric Shuttle Bus Network To Reimagine Urban Mobility

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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Kathmandu Traffic Police Ban Handshakes During Duty Hours

HighlightsKathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has instructed officers not to shake hands while on duty.The directive was circulated to subordinate traffic units on Tuesday.Officers must greet drivers and service seekers with Namaskar instead.The move follows public complaints and social media criticism.Authorities say handshakes have been...

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Kathmandu Valley Public Transport Plan Proposes Three-Tier Route Network

HighlightsKathmandu Valley public transport network could be reorganized into three route categories.The proposal comes under the Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project (KSUTP).Existing 200 public transport routes would be revised, merged or replaced.Primary corridors would use 12 to 18-meter buses and dedicated bus lanes.Medium-capacity routes would...

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10 People Arrested After Passengers Harassed on Public Transport Route

Highlights10 individuals were arrested in connection with passenger harassment allegations.The incident involved public transport passengers and raised safety concerns.Authorities launched an operation after complaints from travelers.Passenger security has become a growing focus for transport agencies.The case has renewed debate around monitoring systems in public vehicles.Police...

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Yadea Keeness Arrives in Nepal With 100 km/h Top Speed and 150 km Range

HighlightsYadea Keeness officially launched in Nepal by Kuzu NepalPriced at Rs 660,000Powered by an 11 kW peak-output electric motorProduces 280 Nm torque and reaches 100 km/hClaimed range of up to 150 km on a full chargeFeatures dual 72V 32Ah lithium-ion batteriesDebuted during the NAIMA Nepal...

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