With vehicle movement halted from midnight on Wednesday ahead of elections, only medium-distance services are operating on the final day.

Officials say fragile land and risk of subsidence led them to choose concrete over asphalt.

Cabinet approval clears tax hurdles, paving way for Chinese contractor mobilisation.

Construction continues on major sections of the highway, but delays may occur as budget shortfalls limit road and bridge work.

Construction is almost finished, but officials say it will remain closed until a service provider is selected to run and maintain it.

Authorities prioritise most damaged sections of the 30.5 km highway, with multiple contracts underway and JICA set to rebuild the final stretch before next year’s monsoon.

With Deuba absent, Nain Singh Mahar has entered the fray in a district that has remained a Deuba stronghold yet remains underdeveloped.

At Dhedre and Lendanda, 82-metre-high bridges stand next to newly constructed tunnels on the Kathmandu–Tarai expressway, marking key milestones in the project.

Nepal’s inaction holds up project despite Chinese side finalising design.

Disillusioned voters vow to support competent and educated candidates who address everyday issues like affordable seeds and fertiliser.

Voters in the Congress stronghold considering if it is time to send someone other than five-time PM to parliament.

Says groundwork has begun, claims broad support within RSP.

Three years into the project, slow pole removal and material shortages blamed for delay.

Project head says extension was granted after bidders sought clarification on several provisions in bidding documents.

Construction expected to start in February. Border closure since July has completely stalled Nepal-China trade, hit revenue.