Ward chair arrested for allegedly selling flood-hit bridge as scrap
Elected representative in Kavre accused of striking deal to offload remnants of iron bridge swept away by monsoon floods.
Elected representative in Kavre accused of striking deal to offload remnants of iron bridge swept away by monsoon floods.
Authorities urge use of alternative routes during road closure.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the event on Saturday morning.
Still without help after October floods, survivors live amid crumbling hills, swelling river.
Fuel tanker and cargo truck swept away by flood.
Victim is identified as 42-year-old Pradeep Timilsina, a resident of Khairahani-8.
Small vehicles allowed through under-construction bridge; diversion yet to be rebuilt for heavy vehicles.
The former soldier suspected to have mental health issues, say authorities.
The blaze triggered by electrical short circuit; no casualties reported.
Traffic barred for blacktopping and widening works.
Search operation continues.
No injuries reported as coal-laden vehicle disrupts traffic.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place nearly a year ago, but construction has not yet begun.
Customs guard and local residents among those arrested.
Authorities urge travellers to use alternative routes as roadwork begins at Piplamod from 11pm to 3am daily.
Project seen as a crucial step in improving the reliability of Nepal’s key transport corridor.
The 31-year-old was cutting a tree when the incident took place; second similar death in the district in two days.
Two seriously injured passengers referred to Kathmandu for treatment.
Motorcycle veers off East-West Highway, falls 50 feet after hitting roadside pole.
The suspect was travelling in a passenger bus from Chitwan to Hetauda.