KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to introduce stricter penalties for activities that damage public roads. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has proposed a new law aimed at curbing unauthorized road excavation and other activities that affect road infrastructure.…

KATHMANDU: The total number of registered electric vehicles in Nepal has crossed 63,000 units, according to the National Transport Policy 2083 published by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The policy states that 63,280 electric vehicles were registered in…

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to introduce five new laws related to road transport and vehicle regulation during the current fiscal year, as part of a broader legislative agenda aimed at modernizing Nepal’s transport sector. According to the Ministry of…

KATHMANDU: A 1.56 km underground tunnel has been proposed for the Chabahil-Gaushala section of Kathmandu’s Ring Road, one of the most challenging stretches for road expansion. The project is estimated to cost Rs 65.1 billion. The proposal is included in…

KATHMANDU: Vehicle owners may soon be liable to pay for damages, even if their vehicle is not directly involved in a crash. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has proposed a new road safety law that broadens the definition…