KATHMANDU: Nepal has entered the ‘tunnel era’ with construction of tunnels on three major roads making significant progress. Five tunnels having a combined length of 10.5 kilometers are currently under construction, while three tunnels covering 3.5 kilometers are entering construction…

KATHMANDU: The government is tightening regulations on driving licenses with a new law aimed at enhancing road safety and streamlining procedures. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has drafted the “Bill for Provisions Regarding Vehicles and Transportation, 2025,” introducing…

KATHMANDU: The new generation model of the Hyundai Palisade is set to enter the market. Even before its official launch, the updated Palisade has gained global attention. It will feature a 2.5-liter turbo hybrid engine. Korean automaker Hyundai unveiled the…

DAMAULI: Blacktopping work is underway in the Damauli market area of the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithvi Highway. According to Engineer Bishnu Prasad Pandey of the Eastern Section of the Muglin-Pokhara Road Expansion Project, blacktopping is currently being carried out…

KATHMANDU: Even though auto loan interest rates are low, people still need to make a large down payment to buy electric cars. Recently, NRB reduced the loan-to-value ratio for EVs from 80 percent to 60 percent. However, Jagdamba Motors, the…