Dolpa, March 18 -- The Nepal government has officially handed over the construction of the 35-kilometre Lasikyap-Sisaul road section to the Nepali Army. This strategic stretch of the Bheri Corridor involves navigating extremely steep cliffs and hard rock, which has hindered progress for years despite multiple attempts by private firms to complete the track.

Physical Infrastructure and Transport Minister Madhav Chaulagain said that the Cabinet reached this decision on March 15. "Due to the remote geography and technical complexities, opening the track to the required standards proved difficult for civilian contractors," said Chaulagain, adding that the government would soon allocate the necessary budget to ensure the army can expedite the...