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Three alternative routes suggested as Daunne road turns slippery

KATHMANDU: Vehicular movement has been affected in the Daunne section of the Narayanghat-Butwal road due to cold wave and frost. The road has become slippery, creating problems for vehicles moving up and down the Daunne area. Vehicles have remained stuck…
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Mahindra poised to overtake Hyundai in India in 2025

KATHMANDU: Mahindra is on track to close 2025 as India’s second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, overtaking Hyundai and Tata Motors for the first time. The strong performance comes on the back of consistent SUV demand and a growing electric vehicle portfolio.…
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Big bike sales rise in Nepal, Royal Enfield commands 88% market share

KATHMANDU: Sales of large-capacity motorcycles in Nepal have surged in 2025, driven mainly by lower prices after local assembly began. Motorcycles that were once heavily taxed during the tenure of former Finance Minister Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada are now seeing strong…
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Frost disrupts traffic in Daunne section

KATHMANDU: Traffic has been disrupted in the Daunne section of the Narayangadh-Butwal road under the East-West Highway due to frost and a cold wave. According to the Area Police Office, Dumkibas, vehicles have not been able to operate in the…
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NHTSA investigates Tesla Model 3 emergency door release design

KATHMANDU: The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a defect petition to review the emergency door release system in the Tesla Model 3 following reports of deaths and injuries. The probe covers around 179,000 Model Year 2022…