BAGLUNG, March 25 -- The foundation stone for the construction of the longest suspension foot-bridge in Nepal, which stretches from Bangechaur of Baglung to Aduwabari of Parbat, has been finally laid on Saturday.

Ganesh Timlasina, chairperson of the National Assembly, inaugurated the 567 meters long bridge over the Kali Gandaki river. This project has been creating a buzz since the last two years. This project is expected to be completed within the next two years. This bridge will be 138 meters high, according to Ram Chandra Shrestha, director general of the Department of Local Infrastructure.

Shrestha stated that the project could not kick-start on time in lack of resources.

"As the bridge will be longer than any other suspension brid...