The Nijgadh airport, planned to relieve air traffic at Kathmandu, is years behind in development

Road accidents kill around 1.3 million people worldwide and 2,000 in Nepal each year. The death rate per 100,000 motor vehicles is 400 in Nepal, 130 in India and 1,020 in Bangladesh.

The government has decided to build the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track on its own as per the detailed project report (DPR) prepared by Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS). Construction of the expressway must be started immediately as it can contribute to the country’s economic transformation.

With a population of around 5 million, the Kathmandu Valley is in dire need of a public transportation system that is reliable, safe and comfortable.

Unfortunately people in most developing countries think that public transport is intended for the poor

The government’s focus on connectivity rather than safety has made our roads unsafe

Government needs to bring policies that protect the rights of the protesters without hampering the mobility of people during protests.

Kathmandu must develop a proper public transport system before contemplating road space rationing

Building bicycle lanes is crucial to making cycling a viable travel option in cities

Proper planning is just as important as safe infrastructure and stringent rules in reducing road mishaps