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Major highways around Kathmandu disrupted by landslides

KATHMANDU: Several major highways connecting Kathmandu with different parts of the country have been disrupted following continuous rainfall. The Muglin-Narayangadh road section has been closed indefinitely after landslides occurred at several locations. The District Administration Office, Chitwan, said landslides are…
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Heavy rain may disrupt roads and flights across Nepal

KATHMANDU: Rain has already started in Kathmandu, with cloudy and rainy weather reported across much of Nepal. A deep low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal is likely to weaken within the next 24 hours. However, the system could…
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Galchhi-Syafrubesi road set to reopen soon

KATHMANDU: The Galchhi-Syafrubesi road section, which has been closed for nearly a month due to floods, is expected to reopen to traffic by mid-October. The government has accelerated repair work to open the road as soon as possible. The section…
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EV market slows down right before Dashain, what about petrol cars?

KATHMANDU: Two separate auto associations organized two major auto shows in August this year; the NAIMA Mobility Expo and the NADA Auto Show 2026, both held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. However, even after both events, the market has yet to…
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Rasuwagadhi border point: a risky “Parking Zone”

KATHMANDU: For the second year in a row, Rasuwagadhi, Nepal’s biggest trade point with China, has been hit by a massive natural disaster. A severe flood in the Bhotekoshi River has wrecked towns, roads, bridges, customs offices, and hydropower plants…