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: 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…

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to digitize Nepal’s driving licence examination system as part of the newly introduced National Transport Policy 2083. The policy aims to make driver training, licence examinations and the licensing process more competency-based, practical and digital.…

KATHMANDU : A new social media campaign opposing India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol is rapidly gaining traction online, with the satirical ‘E20 Janta Party’ attracting hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. The digital movement has emerged in the wake of…

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to introduce new emission standards for vehicles already in operation, aiming to curb rising air pollution caused by older vehicles. The proposed rules will replace the current system, under which all vehicles are tested against…