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See a Broken Road? Kathmandu’s New App Lets Citizens Report Problems Directly to Authorities

The Road Division Kathmandu has introduced the ‘Sadak Sujhab’ mobile app, creating a direct digital platform where citizens can report potholes, damaged roads, waterlogging and other road safety issues by uploading photos and location details. The system uses location mapping and complaint tracking features to help authorities identify problems, prioritize repairs and improve road management across Kathmandu Valley.

Sep 17

Man Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Female Traffic Police Officer In Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a female police officer on duty in Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor. The incident began after the officer asked him to use an overhead pedestrian bridge, while the full sequence of events remains under investigation.

Aug 25

Nepal’s Driving Lessons Could Soon Enter The Virtual World Under New National Transport Policy

Nepal’s new National Transport Policy 2083 opens the way for modern technology to be used in driver training, including plans for virtual and simulator-based learning that could allow new drivers to practice difficult road situations in a controlled environment. The wider policy replaces the 22-year-old National Transport Policy 2058 and aims to make Nepal’s transport system safer, greener, more organized and more technology-friendly.

Aug 25

Traffic Police Chief Pushes ‘Faceless Traffic’ System as Nepal Records Eight Road Deaths a Day

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police chief SSP Suresh Prasad Kafle has called for wider adoption of a technology-driven “faceless traffic” system, arguing that road deaths cannot be reduced through conventional roadside policing alone. He says Nepal needs to combine technology with better road engineering, traffic education and effective enforcement as reckless driving continues to put both offenders and rule-following road users at risk.

Aug 10

Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel to Open on July 27; Nepal's First Modern Road Tunnel Begins Trial Operations

Nepal's first modern road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, opens on July 27 with a three-month trial period. Check official toll rates, vehicle restrictions, two-wheeler ban, and key details.

Jul 24

Pokhara Rescues Over 320 Stray Cattle, Turns Animal Welfare Into a Sustainable Initiative

Pokhara Metropolitan City has rescued more than 320 abandoned cattle, reducing road accidents while supporting animal welfare through milk production and organic compost at Pushkarani Paropakar Gokuldham.

Jul 14

Death Roads of Karnali: Why Nepal's Highways Keep Turning Into Mass Graves

A devastating vehicle crash in Dailekh has once again exposed the deadly reality of Karnali's highways. As rescue teams continue searching for missing passengers, decades of fatal accidents reveal a painful truth: for thousands of residents, Karnali's highways have become roads of death rather than roads of development.

Jul 12

Nearly Half Of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Actions Now Based On CCTV Surveillance

Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police say around 40 to 50 percent of traffic actions are now based on CCTV footage under the faceless traffic policing system.

Jul 8

Kusunti’s Long-Delayed Disabled-Friendly Overhead Bridge Construction Restarts

Construction has resumed on the long-delayed disabled-friendly overhead bridge with lifts at Kusunti after remaining incomplete for years. The Rs 4.68 crore project by Lalitpur Metropolitan City aims to improve road safety and provide easier access for pedestrians, senior citizens, children, and people with disabilities.

Jul 7

Dailekh Karnali River Accident: Missing Vehicle Raises Safety And Passenger Record Concerns

A Force passenger vehicle travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged about 400 metres into the Karnali River at Sangetada, Dailekh, on Thursday morning, and the vehicle has still not been recovered due to high, muddy water and difficult terrain. Authorities have confirmed one death, but the exact number of passengers remains unclear, with reports differing from around 5 passengers to an estimated 14 people on board.

Jul 3

Street Light Installation Begins Along Koteshwor-Kalanki Ring Road Section

Installation of street lights has begun along the Koteshwor–Kalanki section of Kathmandu's Ring Road, addressing a long-standing lack of adequate nighttime lighting. Authorities expect the project to improve road safety, support smoother traffic movement, and enhance security for both drivers and pedestrians.

Jun 17