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Tax exemption delay stalls Ring Road second-phase expansion

Kathmandu, Jan. 27 -- phase expansion of the Ring Road remains stalled as the Nepal government has yet to approve tax exemptions, even though the Chinese side has finalised the design. Initially, del... Read More


Tharu voters frustrated as leadership splits overshadow community concerns

Tikapur (kailali), Jan. 22 -- The Tharu community has been taking to the streets for a long time-from district headquarters to the national capital-demanding equal rights, dignity and proportional rep... Read More


Sagar Dhakal plans rematch against Sher Bahadur Deuba in Dadeldhura

Dadeldhura, Jan. 16 -- Sagar Dhakal, who emerged as the closest challenger to former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in the 2022 House of Representatives elections, has said he is preparing to conte... Read More


Nagdhunga-Muglin road widening delayed as utility poles hold up work

Kathmandu, Jan. 8 -- Three years after the Nagdhunga-Naubise-Malekhu-Muglin road widening project began, electricity poles are finally being removed from construction sites. Delays in clearing the po... Read More


Deadline extended second time for selecting operator of Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel road

Kathmandu, Dec. 28 -- The government has extended, for the second time, the deadline to select a service provider for the operation and management of the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel road, a key infras... Read More


Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road upgrade delay worsens trade disruption

Kathmandu, Dec. 24 -- Six years after Nepal and China signed an agreement to upgrade the strategic Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, construction work has yet to begin, prolonging disruptions at one of Ne... Read More


Delay in Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road upgrade adds to trade disruption

Kathmandu, Dec. 23 -- Six years after Nepal and China signed an agreement to upgrade the strategic Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, construction work has yet to begin, prolonging disruptions at one of Ne... Read More


Nagdhunga-Malekhu road to close for five hours daily

Kathmandu, Dec. 14 -- The Nagdhunga-Naubise-Malekhu section will be partially closed for five hours daily until Tuesday to allow resurfacing and upgrading work. Although work began with partial closur... Read More


Driving licence renewal services resume after two-month halt

Kathmandu, Nov. 4 -- The Department of Transport Management on Monday resumed driving licence renewal and related services nearly two months after an arson brought operations to a standstill. Accordi... Read More