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NRB Signals Easier EV Bus Loans to Accelerate Nepal's Public Transport

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank has announced a policy to ease financing for large electric public transport vehicles.The announcement came alongside the Monetary Policy for FY 2083/84 unveiled by Governor Dr. Bishwanath Paudel.The central bank will introduce a special Loan to Value (LTV) policy for electric vehicles...

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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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Hongqi Expands EV Push As Refreshed Tiangong 08 Enters Pre Sale

HighlightsHongqi Tiangong 08 pre booking has opened in China.New 670 Max variant introduces an 800V architecture.257 kW and 450 Nm single motor powertrain.85 kWh battery delivers a 670 km CLTC driving range.4C fast charging can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 15...

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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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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 Valley Plan Proposes 9 Bus Terminals and Stops Every 600 Metres

HighlightsKathmandu Valley transport master plan proposes 9 major bus terminals.Koteshwor-Lokanthali identified as the priority location for a new intercity bus terminal.Modern bus stops proposed every 400 to 600 metres across the Valley.Dedicated bus lanes recommended on major corridors.Plan calls for replacing small, aging public vehicles...

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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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DoTM Reopens Public Vehicle Registration After Nationwide Freeze

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management (DoTM) had ordered a halt on new public vehicle registrations nationwide.The suspension applied to both conventional and electric public vehicles.Authorities cited rising congestion, air pollution and poor transport management as key reasons.The decision triggered criticism from transport operators and provincial governments.Bagmati...

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Rasuwa Customs Case Finds Serious Lapses in EV Clearance Process

HighlightsRasuwa Customs Office found negligent in handling electric vehicle imports.A monitoring team formed by the Ministry of Finance uncovered procedural lapses.Some EVs were reportedly cleared based solely on documents before physically arriving at customs.13 officials, including the then office chief, face suspension and departmental action.Several...

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Dozer App Targets Nepal’s Monsoon Road Emergencies

HighlightsDozer App has been introduced as a digital platform focused on monsoon-related challenges in Nepal.The service aims to improve access to heavy equipment support during road disruptions and emergency situations.Nepal’s monsoon season regularly brings landslides, flooding and road blockages.The platform is designed to connect users...

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NADA And Traffic Police Unite To Push Safer Roads Across Nepal

HighlightsNADA Automobiles Association of Nepal and traffic authorities have agreed to work together on road safety initiatives.The collaboration focuses on strengthening awareness, safer driving practices and public engagement.Road safety remains a major concern as vehicle ownership continues to grow across Nepal.The agreement reinforces NADA’s long-standing...

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Nepal Moves to Support Electric Buses Through Permit Fee Concessions

HighlightsElectric buses are expected to receive concessions on route permit charges.The move is aimed at encouraging wider adoption of electric public transport.Authorities are looking for ways to make EV bus operations more financially attractive.The proposal arrives as Nepal continues its transition toward cleaner mobility.Route permit...

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Madhes Pradesh Eyes Faster EV Adoption Through Private Charging Investment

HighlightsMadhes Pradesh is moving ahead with plans to develop EV charging stations in partnership with the private sector.The initiative aims to strengthen charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption accelerates across Nepal.Public-private collaboration is emerging as the preferred model for reducing investment risk and speeding deployment.Charging...

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