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Rs 94.13 million collected from traffic violators in Jestha

KATHMANDU: The traffic police have intensified actions against vehicles violating traffic rules. The crackdown comes amid a surge in road accidents caused by reckless driving. According to Nepal Police, over 111,000 vehicles faced traffic penalties in the month of Jestha…
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German auto industry joins forces to challenge U.S. tech dominance

KATHMANDU: Leading German automakers Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, along with major suppliers such as Bosch, Continental, Porsche and ZF, have come together to form a European software alliance. According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the partnership…
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Fines of up to Rs 1 million proposed for those damaging roads

KATHMANDU: The government is set to overhaul its public road safety and infrastructure policies by introducing a new Public Road Safety and Transport Act. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has finalized the draft of the new legislation, which…
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Surge in import agency registration underscores automobile boom

KATHMANDU: The Nepali automobile market is experiencing a surge of new entrepreneurs attracted by quick profits and fewer complexities compared to other sectors. While industries such as manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, construction and hydropower require significant infrastructure and years to break…