KATHMANDU: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to put QR codes on national highways. Travelers can scan the codes to get information about project details, contractors, and officials in charge, and also provide feedback. The move aims to improve…

KATHMANDU: The Government of Japan has provided a grant of around USD 17 million to support the emergency rehabilitation of the BP Highway, which suffered heavy damage from floods and landslides in late 2024. The grant agreement was signed in…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has announced plans to distribute 1.2 million QR-coded driving licenses within the next six months. Printing work is scheduled to begin next week. On Wednesday, an agreement was signed between the DoTM and…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Roads has started action to cancel 50 road and bridge contracts that have been left incomplete for years. These projects were signed long ago, but the contractors did not begin or finish the work. The contracts…

KATHMANDU: The Japanese contractor Hazama Ando Corporation, which is building the national pride Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, has demanded Rs 3.30 billion in compensation, citing multiple challenges during construction. According to project officials, the company has claimed losses due to changes in…