BHOJPUR: Tourist arrivals in Panchdhara, located in Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality-9 of Bhojpur district, have begun to increase following the construction of a Buddhist stupa aimed at promoting religious tourism and fostering religious harmony. The local government has prioritised the development of religious infrastructure to transform Panchdhara, a region known for its natural beauty, into an […]

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Reconstruction of BP Highway gathers pace

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Reconstruction of BP Highway gathers pace

KAVREPALANCHOK: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has begun reconstruction of the Barshekhola-Piple section of the BP Highway in Sindhuli, which was severely damaged by floods. Reconstruction work is also progressing on three other sections of the highway, according to the Division Road Office, Bhaktapur. The office said an agreement worth Rs 2.6 billion had […]

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India ready to assist Nepal in rebuilding Bhotekoshi flood-damaged infrastructure: Misri

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India ready to assist Nepal in rebuilding Bhotekoshi flood-damaged infrastructure: Misri

KATHMANDU: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed India’s readiness to support Nepal’s reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, which caused extensive damage to infrastructure. During a meeting with a Nepali delegation led by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Misri said India was prepared to consider […]

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Seismic Synergy workshop bridges traditional knowledge and modern engineering

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Seismic Synergy workshop bridges traditional knowledge and modern engineering

KATHMANDU: The Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR), in coordination with the Department of Civil Engineering at Thapathali Campus, organized a two-day technical knowledge-sharing workshop on Traditional Buildings, Seismic Resilience and Digital Documentation on 27–28 October 2026. The workshop was organized as a pre-event of Kathmandu Climate Action Week (KCAW) 2026 under the Toyota Foundation-supported […]

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Langtang Valley trek reopens after construction of alternative routes

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Langtang Valley trek reopens after construction of alternative routes

RASUWA: The Langtang Valley trekking route has reopened following the construction of alternative trails to ensure the safety of trekkers after flash floods damaged key infrastructure in the region. Although the Bhotekoshi River flood damaged sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway and infrastructure around Syafrubesi, alternative trekking routes have been developed to allow tourists to […]

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Reconstruction of Beni–Darbang–Muna road estimated to cost Rs 70 million

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Reconstruction of Beni–Darbang–Muna road estimated to cost Rs 70 million

MYAGDI: The reconstruction of the flood- and landslide-damaged Beni–Darbang–Muna road in Myagdi is estimated to cost around Rs 70 million. The road, which connects Mangala, Malika and Dhaulagiri rural municipalities in western Myagdi with the district headquarters, Beni, suffered extensive damage from floods, landslides and erosion along the Myagdi River following continuous rainfall from September […]

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