KATHMANDU : Nepal’s first road tunnel, the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, will officially comes into operation today, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport infrastructure after more than six years of construction. The tunnel is being inaugurated jointly by Minister for…

KATHMANDU : Construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track, one of Nepal’s National Pride Projects, has reached 48.72% physical progress as of mid-July 2026. The project has also achieved 50.63% financial progress, including mobilization costs, according to the Nepal Army. The…

KATHMANDU: A 1.56 km underground tunnel has been proposed for the Chabahil-Gaushala section of Kathmandu’s Ring Road, one of the most challenging stretches for road expansion. The project is estimated to cost Rs 65.1 billion. The proposal is included in…

KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides across several parts of Nepal, disrupting traffic on major highways. While some roads are operating on a one-way basis, others remain closed. According to the Department of Roads’ latest highway status update,…

KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed its commitment to supporting the development of Nepal’s tourism road infrastructure. The commitment came during a courtesy meeting between Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah and ADB President Masato Kanda on Tuesday. The…