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Narayangadh-Butwal Road set to get another deadline extension

KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to extend the construction deadline of the Narayangadh-Butwal section of the East-West Highway for the third time, as the project has achieved only 69% physical progress so far. The latest deadline for completing the expansion…
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Vehicle fitness test centers lack equipment, rely on visual checks

KATHMANDU: Although existing laws require public vehicles to undergo mandatory fitness checks every six months, only one of the five vehicle testing centers currently operational in the country can conduct machine-based testing. The remaining four centers function in name only,…
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Nagdhunga tunnel undergoing technical tests ahead of January opening

KATHMANDU: The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel is undergoing technical testing ahead of its scheduled opening in January. The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, under the Department of Roads (DoR), launched tests on the 2,688-meter tunnel after completing installation of various systems, including ventilation,…