KATHMANDU: Nepal has officially entered the era of modern road tunnels following the opening of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, the country’s first modern commercial road tunnel. While the Churiyamai Tunnel in Makwanpur, built in 1917 during the Rana period, is regarded…

KATHMANDU : India’s passenger vehicle (cars, SUVs and vans) dispatches are estimated to have exceeded 466,000 units in July 2026, up around 33% from 350,000 units in the same month last year. According to Maruti Suzuki India, the strong performance…

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to provide subsidies or concessional loans for the purchase of public electric vehicles. The provision is included in the newly approved National Transport Policy 2083. According to the policy released by the Ministry of…

KATHMANDU: Ultraviolette Automotive is set to expand its presence in Nepal with the launch of the Ultraviolette X47 adventure electric motorcycle at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, which begins on August 11. The motorcycle will be introduced by Vaidya’s…

KATHMANDU: NMB Bank has introduced a loan facility for the purchase of reconditioned electric vehicles, becoming one of the first banks in Nepal to finance used EVs. Until now, banks and financial institutions in Nepal have largely provided loans only…