KATHMANDU: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $305.75 million (approximately Rs 47.25 billion) in financing for Nepal to upgrade strategic highways, improve road safety and strengthen wildlife conservation. The financing package includes a $285 million loan, a $20 million…

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…

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…

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 Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an interim order stopping local governments from illegally collecting taxes from vehicles operating on national highways. A joint bench of Justice Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Justice Bal Krishna Dhakal ruled that local…