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Mandatory 45% Student Discount Directive Issued for Public Transport in Nepal

HighlightsGovernment directive issued to enforce 45% student fare discountApplies to public transport operators nationwideInstruction targets strict implementation, not optional complianceFocus on student ID verification and fare regulationAims to ease daily commuting costs for studentsAuthorities warn against overcharging and refusalSignals tighter monitoring of transport syndicates and...

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Fare Rise Pressure Builds on Nepal Public Transport Sector

HighlightsPublic transport fare revision demand intensifies across NepalFuel price surge identified as primary trigger behind pressurePassenger fares already increased by 16.71 percent in latest revisionDiesel up by Rs 40 per liter, petrol up by Rs 45 per liter in one monthElectric vehicles remain exempt from...

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NRB approval signals, implementing smart road toll systems soon in Nepal

HighlightsNepal Rastra Bank approval granted for issuing road toll payment cardsPush toward cashless toll collection system across highwaysFinancial institutions to lead card issuance and transaction ecosystemAims to reduce traffic congestion at toll plazasPart of broader digital payment infrastructure expansionSupports transport efficiency and revenue transparencyEarly-stage rollout,...

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Nepal Tightens Day Pass Rules for Indian Vehicles

HighlightsNepal government under pressure to tighten rules on Indian vehicles entering on day passesConcerns rising over misuse of temporary permits beyond intended durationTransport sector stakeholders flag revenue leakage and regulatory gapsFocus on stricter monitoring and enforcement mechanismsPotential impact on cross-border mobility and tourismPolicy revision discussions...

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Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) in NPR 11 Arba Loss in 8 Days

HighlightsNepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reports a staggering 11 billion NPR loss in just over a month.Diesel prices rose from 91.88 NPR (Feb 16) to 242 NPR (Apr 1), yet NOC sells at 182 NPR, losing 120 NPR per liter.Petrol sales show a loss of 34...

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New Aprilia crossover scooter blends sport and adventure

Highlights Aprilia SR GT 400 unveiled March 15 2026 400cc liquid‑cooled single‑cylinder engine delivering 36 hp and 27.8 lb‑ft torque Claimed 0‑60 m in 5 seconds Starts at €6,750 in Europe, just under US$8,000 Built on a high‑strength steel double‑cradle frame with 41 mm inverted...

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Chinese EV Startup Leapmotor Turns Profit on Record Sales

Highlights Leapmotor reports its first net profit in the 2025 fiscal year Net profit: $7.83 billion (≈ 11 billion 43 million rupees) EV deliveries jump 103% to 5,96,555 units Export volume hits 67,052 units, highest among Chinese EV startups Revenue climbs to 64.73 billion yuan,...

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Harka Sampang urges Nepal to build cars locally, debunking a viral 300% tax cut myth.

Highlights Harka Sampang, Labour Culture Party chief, urges Nepal to manufacture cars locally. He targets a 300% tax myth circulating on social media. Sampang argues that tax cuts alone won’t spark foreign‑car sales. The debate surfaces as Nepal’s auto market grapples with high import duties....

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Mahindra's BE6 Batman Edition sold out in 7 minutes with 999 units gone

Highlights Mahindra opened a one‑day booking window for the BE6 Batman Edition All 999 units were sold in just 7 minutes Price set at 28 lakh 49 thousand   (INR) per vehicle The edition draws design cues from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy Custom satin‑black...

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EV Battery Maker CATL reports a 42.38% profit jump

Highlights CATL reports a net profit of 72.2 billion yuan (≈ 10.4 billion USD) for 2025 Profit jump of 42.38% year‑on‑year, driven by EV‑battery sales Total revenue climbs 17.04% to 423.7 billion yuan Power‑battery segment now accounts for 74.7% of revenue at 316.5 billion yuan...

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Oil Prices Surge Past $100, Threat of $150 Sparks Concern

Highlights Crude oil futures breach $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 Al Jazeera projects a possible climb to $150 amid supply disruptions Conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran tightens the Strait of Hormuz Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels daily,...

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Iran‑Israel Conflict Affects Chinese Automobile Export Routes

Highlights China sees Dubai slip as a key transshipment hub amid the Iran‑Israel clash Jebel Ali port shut after a March 1 attack, halting a major export corridor 2023 Chinese car shipments to UAE hit 5.67 lakh units, a 70 percent jump from the prior...

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CF Moto unveils the 450 CLC in Nepal

Highlights CF Moto 450 CLC unveiled by Rishi Trade Centre in Kathmandu Launch event held at Suzuki Driving Centre during Bike & Coffee 2026 449 cc parallel‑twin, liquid‑cooled engine delivering smooth mid‑range torque Price set at NRs 11,99,900 (≈ 12 lakh) for the base trim...

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InDrive leads Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue, uniting government, NGOs and Industries

Highlights InDrive hosts the first Kathmandu Clean Air Dialogue in the capital valley Event held on 11 Falgun 2082 (February 23, 2026) Government, academia, NGOs and private firms share the stage Minister of Forests and Environment, opens the forum Dialogue zeroes in on Environment Pollution,...

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Nepal confirms to blend 10% ethanol into petrol

Highlights 10 percent ethanol blend in petrol approved by the cabinet, slated for imminent rollout. Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to issue the implementation order this month. Expected cut of 13 crore litres of petrol imports per year, saving roughly 6 billion rupees in...

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Kathmandu Metropolitan City takes over Dharhara Parking

Highlights Kathmandu Metropolitan City assumes full control of parking and security at the historic Dharhara site Decision taken on Friday, Falgun 8, 2082 during a joint meeting of the Nepal Government and the city administration Police Force assigned to oversee day‑to‑day operations, replacing the previous...

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Fast‑charge revolution: Chinese battery maker claims 12‑minute full charge

Highlights Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announces a battery that can reach full charge in 12 minutes. Claim applies to standard‑size packs used in most electric vehicles today. Battery retains ≈80 % capacity after 15 lakh miles (about 1.5 million km) of use. Integrated...

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Bajaj Nepal Rolls Out Free Weekly Bike Checkup with Massive Discounts

Highlights Bajaj launches a week‑long free checkup campaign across all official service centres in Nepal Campaign runs from Māgh 25 (2025‑12‑09) to Phagun 1 (2025‑12‑16) 50% off on labour charges for any Bajaj motorcycle 16% off on engine‑oil replacement, 10% off on genuine parts and...

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International Rider Mania Returns to Nepal in 2027 – What to Expect

Highlights BobMC Rider Mania 2027 confirmed for Kathmandu, organized by Fore Nepal Theme “चलो नेपाल दोबारा” signals a push to re‑energise the local riding community More than 2,000 Royal Enfield riders expected, spanning classic, vintage and adventure classes Event follows the successful 2020 edition in...

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KTM and Bajaj are developing a new sub‑500cc twin‑cylinder engine in India.

Highlights KTM and Bajaj are engineering an all‑new twin‑cylinder engine in India Platform will replace the current 399cc unit across the Duke, Adventure and RC families Engine will sit under the European A2 licence ceiling of 47 bhp (35 kW) Production slated for Bajaj’s Chakan...

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