KATHMANDU: China has stepped up efforts to reopen the road connecting the Kerung border point after devastating floods damaged a major highway in the Tibet region. A large number of rescue teams, engineers and heavy equipment have been deployed to…

KATHMANDU: Vehicles traveling between Kathmandu and Hetauda will now have to use different routes in each direction. The District Administration Office, Makwanpur, has introduced a one-way traffic system on the Kathmandu-Hetauda route from Tuesday. The move comes after a rise…

KATHMANDU: China has temporarily closed the Tatopani border point, one of Nepal’s key trade routes with China. The Chinese side informed the Tatopani Customs Office that the border has been closed until further notice. However, the crossing will remain open…

KATHMANDU: Cargo containers carrying goods from China have started being diverted to the Korala border point after the Rasuwagadhi border crossing was closed. The devastating floods on August 26 destroyed the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung customs office, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The…

KATHMANDU: Fuel supply to Kathmandu is expected to remain unaffected despite the closure of the Muglin-Nagdhunga road section. The road was blocked after flooding in the Trishuli River eroded the road at Krishnabhir in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality, Dhading, on…