Sanga-Dhulikhel road widening project under deadline pressure
Field engineers warn work could be delayed where local residents are blocking the road over alignment and land disputes.
Field engineers warn work could be delayed where local residents are blocking the road over alignment and land disputes.
Continuous rainfall since October 30 has triggered mudslides at multiple points along the highway.
Landslides hit the BP Highway at multiple locations, while slippery conditions at Sanga force one-way traffic on the Araniko Highway.
Madhav Ghimire of Banepa cultivates a hectare of land with marigold and other flowers, netting around Rs 1 million a year.
The infrastructure minister has instructed officials to reopen the flood-damaged section of the highway by Friday evening.
The 56-year-old was hit by a rock dislodged in a dry landslide in Roshi Rural Municipality.
Traffic diverted to Bhaktapur–Nala road.
Bethanchowk residents moved to community building as rivers swell from continuous rain.
Authorities advise residents to stay indoors except for essential work.
On Sept 27 last year, 79 people died and around 3000 homes were destroyed. Survivors are scattered and struggling to find a safe place to rebuild.
Convict escaped from Nakkhu Prison, victim found buried near family home.
The 42-year-old construction worker, Dil Narayan Tamang, followed political developments closely and attended the Gen Z protests.
Many local units across country have resumed services under makeshift arrangements.
One-way traffic restored; travellers urged to use alternative routes.
Initially imposed until July 16, the restriction has been extended until August.