KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to install 7,000 cat’s eyes (reflective road studs) on roads within its jurisdiction to improve visibility and reduce night-time road accidents. The metropolitan city has already invited tenders for the project. Traffic Management Advisor…

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has issued the “Vehicle Permit Procedure, 2082” targeting the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. The procedure was approved on February 3 and aims to regulate vehicle use during election campaigning and on polling…

KATHMANDU: Buying a car through bank financing has become significantly cheaper as Nepal’s banking system records its lowest loan interest rates on record. According to data tracked since mid-February 2012, when Nepal Rastra Bank began publishing monthly average lending rates,…

KATHMANDU: China has officially banned electronically operated and concealed door handles on electric vehicles, citing safety concerns during crashes and power failures. The regulation will apply to all EVs sold in China from January 1, 2027. Under the new rules,…

KATHMANDU: India’s Budget 2026 has announced wide-ranging measures for the auto and EV sector, focusing on battery cost reduction, semiconductor localization, cleaner logistics, and alternative fuels. The policies are aligned with climate goals and aim to strengthen domestic value addition.…