Fire Extinguishers to Become Mandatory in Nepal’s Public Transport Vehicles
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police is preparing to make fire extinguishers mandatory in public passenger vehicles as part of stricter safety and route permit inspections.
Oct 1
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Tripureshwor Bus Fire Takes New Turn as Police Uncover Driver’s Alleged Use of Multiple Identities
The driver who died following the Tripureshwor bus fire has been identified by police as Arjun Dong Tamang, after authorities initially identified him as Dawa Lama based on documents reportedly found with him. Police are now investigating allegations that Arjun used driving licenses and other documents issued in different people’s names in previous incidents.
Sep 22
The Real Cost of Kathmandu’s Air Pollution: How Much Is Dirty Air Costing Nepal?
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
Sep 21
“The Era of Managing Traffic by Waving Hands Must End”: IGP Karki Calls for AI-Powered Traffic Management
Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki has called for an end to the practice of traffic police standing in the middle of busy roads and controlling vehicles with hand signals, urging wider use of AI-powered CCTV and modern technology.
Sep 13
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
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
Traffic Police Ordered to Stop Cash Deals and Improve Public Conduct
Infrastructure Development Committee Chairman Ashish Gajurel has instructed traffic police to improve the way they speak to and treat citizens while maintaining strict financial discipline, following complaints that some officers allegedly take money from traffic violators instead of issuing official tickets. He also stressed better technology, nationwide traffic awareness and stronger enforcement, while clarifying that proposed fines of Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 are only under discussion and have not been implemented.
Aug 9
Nepal Traffic Police Propose Separate Driving Trial And Licence Category For Electric Vehicles
Traffic police have proposed requiring drivers to pass a separate trial before operating electric vehicles in Nepal, arguing that unfamiliarity with EV acceleration, braking and mechanical systems may be contributing to road accidents.
Jul 30
Mystery Vehicle Blockade Outside Media Houses And Gagan Thapa’s Residence Triggers Investigation And Political Questions
Five vehicles were mysteriously parked outside major media houses, BhatBhateni Super Market, and Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa’s residence in Kathmandu, raising concerns over possible political pressure and threats to press freedom.
Jul 14
From a Wheel Lock to a Tragic Death: The Final Two Hours of Ganesh Nepali and the Questions Facing Kathmandu Metropolitan City
A dispute over a wheel lock outside the Department of Passports was followed by nearly two hours of waiting before 26-year-old ride-hailing driver Ganesh Nepali set himself on fire. Videos, family accounts, official statements, and public protests have raised serious questions about what happened that afternoon.
Jul 11
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
Bara Transport Office Chief Removed After Assault Video Goes Viral
Chintan Acharya, acting chief of the Transport Management Office in Bara, has been removed from his post after a video allegedly showing him assaulting a service recipient went public.
Jul 7
Illegal Parking Inside Singha Durbar Raises Questions Over Equal Enforcement of Traffic Rules
Illegal parking inside Singha Durbar has sparked criticism as vehicles continue to block roads and footpaths despite strict traffic enforcement elsewhere in Nepal. The situation has raised concerns about equal application of the law, particularly as blocked walkways create serious accessibility problems for people with disabilities.
Jul 7
RSP Begins First General Convention In Bharatpur With High-Tech Setup And Electronic Voting
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with thousands of delegates attending from Nepal and abroad. The convention will discuss party restructuring, policy direction, statute changes, and will use electronic voting to elect the chairman and central committee members.
Jun 21
Traffic Enforcement Generates Rs 22.39 Lakh Revenue In 24 Hours
Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley took action against 2,556 drivers for violating traffic rules in the past 24 hours. The enforcement campaign generated Rs 22.39 lakh in government revenue through fines and penalties.
Jun 19
