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India set to raise Ethanol blend in Petrol to 27%

KATHMANDU: After reaching its 20% ethanol blending target, the Indian government is now moving towards a 27% blend in petrol. A new fuel, E27, is being developed, India media reports. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been asked to…
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Mobility Expo will help consumers make informed decisions: Murarka

Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) is organizing the inaugural NAIMA Nepal Mobility Auto Expo 2025 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition from August 5 to 9. Mero Auto caught up with Sirish Murarka, the coordinator of the event, to know…
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Bagmati to print driving licenses itself, procures five printers

KATHMANDU: The Bagmati Province Government is preparing to print driving licenses itself. The provincial government has already procured five printers to avoid further delays to service-seekers. Birendra Dev Bharati, secretary of the province’s Ministry of Labor, Employment and Transport, said…
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Nighttime traffic ban on Kavre section of BP Highway from Thursday

KATHMANDU: The nighttime traffic ban on the Kavrebhanjyang-Nepalthok stretch of BP Highway is kicking off on Thursday. The local administration of Kavre took the decision due to heightened risks of floods and landslides resulting from monsoon rains. A recent meeting…