KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has directed public passenger vehicle operators to stop only at hotels and restaurants that serve clean, hygienic and quality food. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the department outlined three key instructions for…

KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $305.75 million (approximately Rs 47.25 billion) in financing for Nepal to upgrade strategic highways, improve road safety and strengthen wildlife conservation. The financing package includes a $285 million loan, a $20 million…

KATHMANDU: Vehicle owners will no longer need to visit transport management offices in person to register new or used vehicles or transfer vehicle ownership under a revised government provision. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development has amended several provisions of…

KATHMANDU: China has proposed stricter regulations for new vehicle technologies, including zero-gravity seats, large infotainment screens, customized headlight messages and hidden door handles. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has opened a public consultation on draft rules covering…

KATHMANDU: China and the European Union (EU) have reached an understanding that could cut Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe by more than half over the next four years. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic announced the agreement…