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Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnelway completed after 79 months, set to open within weeks

Kathmandu, July 1 -- Construction of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, Nepal's first road tunnel, has been completed 79 months after work began, paving the way for its operation later this month. Japa... Read More


Government's steep traffic fine proposal triggers nationwide debate over enforcement, infrastructure and fairness

Kathmandu, June 30 -- The government is preparing to introduce sweeping new traffic legislation that proposes fines ranging from Rs500 to as high as Rs100,000 for a wide range of traffic violations co... Read More


Ring Road widening pushed back again, work now after Dashain

Kathmandu, June 28 -- Construction of the long-delayed second phase of Kathmandu's Ring Road widening project will begin only after Dashain, despite Nepal and China completing most of the preparatory ... Read More


Utility pole relocation delays hobble road widening projects

Kathmandu, June 24 -- On June 14, Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal was returning from Dhangadhi when he stopped at several sections of the Nagdhunga-Mugling road widening project to in... Read More


DoTM lifts restriction for public vehicles imported before registration ban

Kathmandu, June 23 -- The Department of Transport Management has decided to allow registration of new public vehicles that were already brought into Nepal before its earlier directive halting such reg... Read More


Kathmandu underpasses move forward as tunnel road plans stall

Kathmandu, June 22 -- The Department of Roads will begin construction of underpasses at two of the Kathmandu Valley's busiest intersections, Satdobato and Ekantakuna, in the upcoming fiscal year, with... Read More


Government releases 649 impounded EVs amid budget leak suspicions

Kathmandu, June 17 -- The Armed Police Force has released 649 electric vehicles that were held for nine days on suspicion of exploiting leaked budget details. The BYD cars, intercepted at multiple che... Read More


APF releases 774 seized EVs after budget-linked import probe

Kathmandu, June 16 -- The Armed Police Force (APF) has released 774 electric vehicles (EVs) it had previously impounded, returning them to importers after coordination with the Ministry of Finance. D... Read More


Tinkune-Jadibuti flyover faces delay despite secured financing

Kathmandu, June 13 -- Construction of a flyover and underpass along the heavily congested Tinkune-Jadibuti section of Kathmandu's Ring Road is unlikely to begin for another 18 months to two years, des... Read More


Public transport registration freeze exposes federal-provincial standoff

Kathmandu, June 12 -- A federal government directive suspending the registration of new public transport vehicles across Nepal has triggered criticism from transport operators and exposed growing tens... Read More