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DoR constructs over 36,000 kilometers of roads across Nepal so far

Nepal, June 3 -- Since its establishment, the Department of Roads (DoR) has constructed 36,132 kilometers of roads across the country as of Falgun 2081 BS (mid-February to mid-March 2025). This includ... Read More


Transport entrepreneurs to halt all public transport from Monday

Nepal, June 2 -- Transport entrepreneurs have announced that all forms of public transportation across the country will be halted starting Monday. In a joint statement issued on Sunday evening, organ... Read More


Nepal's urban population rises 10 percent in a decade

Nepal, June 2 -- Nepal is rapidly progressing towards urbanization. In the last 10 years, the population living in cities has increased at a rate of 10 percent. Experts say that urbanization is happen... Read More


Transport entrepreneurs announce to halt all public transport from Monday

Nepal, June 1 -- Transport entrepreneurs have announced that all forms of public transportation across the country will be halted starting Monday. In a joint statement issued on Sunday evening, organ... Read More


Govt allocates Rs 105 billion for infrastructure, proposes podway as alternative to Kathmandu-Hetauda ropeway

Nepal, May 30 -- The government introduced the concept of a podway for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. It announced a feasibility study for a podway based on innovative technology as an alterna... Read More


Govt's New Town Projects face slow progress, only 2% progress achieved in 14 years

Nepal, May 27 -- The government has envisioned developing new cities in 54 locations along the Mid-Hill and Postal Highways, as well as in the Himalayan region, each capable of accommodating at least ... Read More


Traffic jams at Gwarko will soon be thing of past

Nepal, May 25 -- Once infamous for its traffic bottleneck, Gwarko is finally moving toward smoother commutes. The intersection frequently suffered heavy congestion as vehicles from Imadol-Satdobato an... Read More


Huge irregularities found in employee transfers, 75 percent of transfers violate Civil Service Rules

Nepal, May 17 -- It has been found that government employees were transferred outside the established rules within the civil service. According to the 62nd report of the Office of the Auditor General... Read More


New Parliament building: A giant project never to be?

Nepal, April 10 -- The construction of a multistory Parliament building that began over five years ago at best progresses at a snail's pace despite extension of the project deadline for as many as fou... Read More


Govt's ambitious new city projects mired in challenges

Nepal, March 18 -- The government has planned 54 new cities across the Mid-Hill Highway, Postal Highway, and mountainous regions. However, these cities remain largely unimplemented due to inadequate b... Read More