KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has requested 40 Bailey bridges from China and the United Kingdom after floods in Bhotekoshi swept away 35 motorable bridges. Prime Minister Balendra Shah said through social media that Nepal has requested 10 Bailey bridges from…

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu-Terai/Madhesh Fast Track has achieved a major milestone with the breakthrough of the Mahadevtar tunnel. The 3.486-kilometer left tube of the Mahadevtar tunnel has been successfully excavated. The tunnel connects the Dhedre and Mahadevtar sections of the expressway…

KATHMANDU: China is pushing to establish global standards for solid-state EV batteries as domestic manufacturers expand pilot production and testing according to CarNewsChina. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved a China-led proposal on August 21 for an international standard covering…

KATHMANDU: Separate operating hours have been set for vehicles using the BP Highway, the shortest road link connecting Kathmandu with the eastern Terai. The District Administration Office, Sindhuli, introduced the new schedule to reduce traffic congestion and road accidents and…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Roads has allocated Rs 32.5 million to repair roads damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood on 26 August. The budget has been allocated to restore the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi and Prithvi Highway sections. Speaking at a press conference on…