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Student Discount Rule Ignored as Transport Operators Hold Ground

Highlights45% student fare discount mandated but not fully implementedTransport operators accused of denying concessionsStudents across Nepal report inconsistent fare enforcementGovernment regulation exists but monitoring remains weakPublic transport sector tension continues to buildCommuting costs rising for daily student travelersPolicy vs reality gap becoming increasingly visiblePolicy Exists,...

India plans 85 percent ethanol blending in petrol

HighlightsIndia targets up to 85 percent ethanol blending in petrol, marking a major fuel policy shiftE85 fuel push builds on existing ethanol blending programme expansionFlex-fuel vehicles become critical for compatibility with higher ethanol mixesPolicy aims to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic energy securityAgriculture...

Servo Lubricant Production Begins in Nepal

HighlightsServo lubricant production has officially started in NepalBacked by Indian Oil Corporation, a long-standing fuel partner in the regionMarks a shift toward local manufacturing of automotive consumablesLinked with Nepal Oil Corporation distribution ecosystemAims to improve supply stability and reduce dependency on importsTargets both automotive and...

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...

DOTM Directive Targets Fair Pricing at EV Charging Stations

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management issues directive against EV overchargingEV charging stations warned to follow approved pricing standardsFocus on protecting electric vehicle users from arbitrary feesApplies to both private and commercial charging operatorsRising EV adoption in Nepal triggers regulatory interventionMove signals stronger government oversight in EV...

From Delays to Delivery Nepal Accelerates Driving License Distribution System

HighlightsDepartment of Transport Management pushes to accelerate license distributionBacklog of millions still pending across NepalSecurity Printing Center already printing licenses under phased planFirst phase targets 1.2 million licenses within six monthsRemaining 1.8 million licenses dependent on additional budgetDaily emergency distribution continues at limited capacityProvincial offices...