Can the Jogbani–Kimathanka road unlock eastern Nepal’s economic potential?
By Dipendra Shakya & Parbat Portel The 390-km route connecting India and China through Nepal promises lower transport costs, stronger trade links, tourism growth and new investment opportunities, but experts say its success will depend on policy support and cross-border connectivity.
Landslide blocks Koshi Highway section in Sankhuwasabha
By Dipendra Shakya Around 10–15 metres of the Khandbari–Kimathanka stretch buried at Bhotkhola, with authorities deploying teams to clear the route.
American climber dies in avalanche while descending Makalu
By Dipendra Shakya The 53-year-old climber was caught in an avalanche between Camp II and Camp III at an altitude of around 7,200 metres, police said.
Kimathanka residents complain of neglect ahead of elections
By Dipendra Shakya The remote settlement in northeastern Nepal remains cut off from the rest of the country, lacks reliable electricity, and depends on Tibet for daily necessities.
Bailey bridge collapse over Arun River cuts off access to Makalu Base Camp
By Dipendra Shakya Police said preliminary reports indicate that no human casualties were reported in the incident.
Man dies after electrocution in Makalu
By Dipendra Shakya Police suspect the victim was electrocuted by a live wire that had fallen from an electric pole.
Man arrested on charge of killing wife in Sankhuwasabha
By Dipendra Shakya Police say the suspect confessed to assaulting his wife to death and burying her body in a cardamom field.
Joint Nepal-China team inspects border pillars in Kimathanka
By Dipendra Shakya The inspection and clean-up drive aims to strengthen trust and cooperation along the Himalayan frontier.
Bodies of four murdered in Bhojpur sent to Dharan for autopsy
By Dipendra Shakya Suspect injured at scene claims self-defence in brutal killing of wife and in-laws.
Rejected by in-laws, man kills four
By Parbat Portel & Dipendra Shakya Wife, her parents, and brother murdered in inter-caste conflict in Bhojpur village.
Man allegedly murders wife, three in-laws in Bhojpur
By Dipendra Shakya The suspect was found critically injured after the incident, officials say.
Landslide blocks Khandbari-Gola section of Koshi Highway
By Dipendra Shakya Vehicles stranded after landslide near Fakre Bridge in Sankhuwasabha.
Koshi Highway blocked in Sankhuwasabha due to landslide
By Dipendra Shakya The landslide obstructs traffic on Khandbari-Kimathanka road section.
Khandbari-Kimathanka Road achieves breakthrough
By Dipendra Shakya Nepal’s national pride project linking China and India reaches a milestone, paving the way for enhanced regional connectivity.
Two Indian workers dead in Sankhuwasabha tipper accident
By Dipendra Shakya Two others injured as the vehicle falls some 50 metres down the road, police say.