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.

Traffic will be disturbed until Tuesday as narrow stretches and heavy machinery require temporary stoppages; commuters are advised to use alternative routes.

Transport offices gradually restoring operations; new applications still on hold.

The Department of Transport Management has yet to print over 2.5 million licences.

Bridge washed away by July floods yet to be rebuilt; road still blocked by landslides.

Thousands of licences and number plates were destroyed in arson, and a decision on reprinting lost or burnt licences is yet to be made.