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28 night buses to operate on six Kathmandu routes from September 19

KATHMANDU: A total of 28 night buses will operate on six routes in Kathmandu Valley from September 19 (Asoj 3), coinciding with Constitution Day. A meeting chaired by Kathmandu Metropolitan City Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol on Wednesday decided to expand…
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India to permit retrofit emission devices for aging truck and bus fleets

KATHMANDU: The Indian government is preparing to allow older trucks and buses to use retrofit emission-control devices (RECDs) to reduce air pollution from diesel vehicles. The devices, developed by IIT Delhi, can reportedly reduce particulate matter emissions by up to…
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Cargo containers diverted to Korala as Rasuwagadhi border remains closed

KATHMANDU: Cargo containers carrying goods from China have started being diverted to the Korala border point after the Rasuwagadhi border crossing was closed. The devastating floods on August 26 destroyed the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung customs office, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The…
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Mega Motors donates Rs 1 million to government relief fund

KATHMANDU: Mega Motors Pvt. Ltd. has donated Rs 1 million to support relief efforts for people affected by the Bhotekoshi River floods. The company deposited the amount into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund in solidarity with the affected families…