KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Finance has clarified concerns regarding alleged information leaks related to electric vehicle (EV) imports. The ministry stated that the EVs currently entering Nepal have been imported in full compliance with existing rules. According to the ministry,…

KATHMANDU: The government is moving ahead with a major road upgrade plan in the Koteshwor–Jadibuti–Tinkune corridor to reduce long-standing traffic congestion. The project is based on a detailed study conducted by JICA, which evaluated multiple design options including flyovers and…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has warned vehicle owners against using headlights and horns that do not comply with manufacturer specifications. Issuing a public notice, the department said action will be taken against vehicles fitted with unauthorized lighting…

KATHMANDU: China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles has significantly improved air quality and public health. A new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Health estimates that this transition prevented around 262,000 premature deaths. The study analyzed air quality across 150 Chinese…

KATHMANDU: The price of the BMW iX1 electric SUV has increased sharply in the Nepali market. The entry-level BMW EV has become Rs 13 million more expensive after the latest revision. Previously priced at Rs 19.996 million, the iX1 now…