Suspension bridge projects in Gandaki halted due to shortage of cables
The data of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures Development showed that works on 23 suspension bridges in the province have been delayed due to lack of cables.
The data of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures Development showed that works on 23 suspension bridges in the province have been delayed due to lack of cables.
The fire that started two months ago is spreading rapidly destroying forest resources and risking wildlife inside Annapurna Conservation Area.
The local residents put the blame for the delay on the contractor company and the Department of Archeology.
Gurung, however, defended Prime Minister Oli’s move to dissolve Parliament.
The construction of an irrigation canal at Jhomo Phant in Tukuche has made it possible for people to return to their villages and start farming.
Project contractor says the workers did not report to work despite the agreement that was reached on December 22.
The programme was introduced to support jobless people during the Covid-19 lockdown, now the local government plans to continue it.
Local residents have been working to construct community buildings and drinking water and road projects.
In 2007, authorities had decided not to allow any concrete structures to be built within 65 metres of the lake.
Rural settlements were connected to road networks a few years ago but that has not stopped people from moving out.
Construction companies claim that the project works were delayed due to the prolonged lockdown.
Only 16 families have moved to the new settlement built for 573 earthquake-displaced families in Gupsipakha, Gorkha, till date.
The residents of Baglung bazaar, the district headquarters, have been demanding authorities to bring in more fire trucks but their requests have not been heard.
Congress activists took out protest rallies in several places on Thursday condemning Poudel’s detention.
Kisani Secondary School in Dhaulagiri was damaged by landslide in July and is yet to be reconstructed.
Poudel, taken into custody for ‘violating prohibitory orders’, was released after three hours.
The pilot succumbed to his injuries while the passenger is receiving treatment at Metro City Hospital in Pokhara, said police.
Seventy-two camera traps have been installed in various community forests of Bhanu Municipality as officials suspect low prey numbers are driving leopards into human settlements.
The new tourist hub is not prepared to welcome tourists; the road infrastructure is poor and accommodation for tourists negligent, say locals.
In the last two years, birthing centres have been established in all six wards of Tamankhola Rural Municipality.