Flood from Tibet leaves trail of destruction in Rasuwa
Roads, bridges and power projects damaged; dozens missing as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors.
Roads, bridges and power projects damaged; dozens missing as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors.
Security personnel are scouting the banks of the Trishuli and Narayani rivers, extending to districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, and Nawalparasi.
China will share the road design within three months, and the construction contract process will conclude in five months, officials say.
The Rs49 billion project which is expected to transform agriculture in five districts through year-round irrigation and generate electricity, is in limbo.
Four-lane overpass along busy Koteshwar-Kalanki section set to ease chronic traffic congestion after 39 months of construction.
Land dispute that had initially stalled work has been resolved, but 1.5 km stretch still remains unpaved due to lack of funds.
With makeshift road still in use and steep climbs posing accident risks, locals and drivers face renewed danger as rains begin.
Daytime traffic to be halted from May 25 to June 8 for blacktopping work.
75 drilling sites completed, and 90% of soil testing finished along the proposed railway route.
The Abukhaireni-Jamune section has made 82 percent progress, while the Jamune-Pokhara section stands at 46 percent.
The construction on both Kathmandu and Dhading sides suspended as residents demand written commitments.
The overpass, designed to be 540 metres long, remains incomplete amid disputes between the contractor and authorities.
The fees differ for Nepali citizens, nationals from SAARC and other countries as well as for commercial activities.
The project, which began in February 2022, has faced significant delays due to technical issues and the monsoon season.
Two million travellers expected to leave Kathmandu Valley.