KATHMANDU: All 34 bridges under construction on the Narayanghat-Daunne section of the Narayanghat-Butwal road project have been completed, according to the Narayanghat-Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section). The section, which falls under the East-West Highway, is being upgraded to four lanes.…

KATHMANDU: Construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track has picked up speed in recent months. The national pride project had seen slow progress for several years. The project started in 2017 with a six-year completion target. Average annual progress stayed near…

KATHMANDU: Vehicle movement has been stopped on the Binayi Khola bridge along the Narayanghat-Butwal road section. The bridge is located at Dumkibas in eastern Nawalparasi. The project office said traffic has been halted due to expansion joint construction work. Vehicles…

KATHMANDU: Chinese scientists have made major progress in developing all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries that could allow electric vehicles to travel over 1,000 km with a 100-kg battery pack, according to state broadcaster CCTV. At present, most solid-state batteries can power vehicles…

KATHMANDU: CATL has officially unveiled its Tianxing II battery series for light commercial vehicles. The launch took place on January 22, 2026. The key highlight is the low-temperature version. It is the world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion battery for commercial use.…