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Initiative begins to open Tatopani checkpoint, road condition good

KATHMANDU: The government and private sector have stepped up efforts to reopen the Tatopani border point with China ahead of Dashain. The border point has been closed since September 30. The government and business representatives have asked the Chinese side…
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Chappal Karkhana-Dhobikhola Road to be upgraded to 8 lanes

KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Road Division has awarded the contract to upgrade the Chappal Karkhana-Dhobikhola section of the Ring Road to eight lanes. Shanti/Sushan JV has been selected for the 1.03-km project at a cost of Rs 40.18 million, including VAT…
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18 major highways remain blocked across Nepal

KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides have continued to disrupt road connectivity across Nepal, with 18 major road sections still blocked as of Tuesday morning. Some other affected roads have resumed one-way traffic. According to Nepal Police, roads in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki,…
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Floods and landslides block roads in 37 districts

KATHMANDU: Continuous rainfall over the past three days has disrupted vehicular movement across Nepal, with roads blocked by floods and landslides in 37 districts. According to Nepal Police, roads in all seven provinces were affected as of 7:20 am on…
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BYD to expand service network to 17 centers by 2026

KATHMANDU: BYD is rapidly expanding its after-sales network in Nepal as the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow. The company plans to increase its service network to 17 workshops by the end of 2026. Cimex Inc., the authorized distributor…