Kathmandu Post Update
Damaged Girubari bridge under round-the-clock watch to prevent collapse
Overloaded vehicles are forced to unload the excess before crossing the bridge.
Tansen’s new bus park logs 57 percent progress as deadline looms
Despite extended timelines, first-phase progress stalls in what the municipality aims for the province’s most advanced facility.
Nepal expedites talks with German and French firms to avoid passport shortage
French firm IDEMIA’s CEO visiting Kathmandu today for negotiations.
Government seeks neighbours’ support to set March 5 House elections in motion
Vehicles for three security agencies are most urgent among the estimated 400 items needed for the polls.
President Paudel returns home after attending Doha social development summit
The President led Nepal’s delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar.
Gandaki government cuts administrative spending to fund Rs 2 billion reconstruction
Non-essential budgets trimmed to rebuild public infrastructure damaged in September Gen Z protests.
Ncell partners with Metlife to offer data packs with insurance coverage
New ‘Data Sangai Jeevan Beema’ scheme combines mobile data with life and critical illness protection.
High Court seeks initial case files in Rabi Lamichhane and Chhabi Joshi case
Butwal bench seeks original documents as both accused request release after depositing alleged fraud amount.
Babai River bridge project stalled for eight years due to lack of budget
Over 150,000 residents of Gulariya and Barbardiya affected as new bridge construction awaits finance ministry’s clearance.
Bar association criticises government for defying court order on envoy recall
The umbrella body of Nepali lawyers calls the government decision ‘arbitrary’.
Families displaced by Shuklaphanta park decades ago resume protest
Several commissions have failed to resolve disputes over household numbers, leaving affected families without support.
RSP chief denies fleeing jail, says he was freed by police
Then jail chief says he had to sign Lamichhane’s release under pressure from then home secretary.
14 Nepalis rescued from illegal employment in Myanmar
Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with support from Thai authorities, repatriated the rescued citizens to Kathmandu.
Nepal and India to build three cross-border transmission lines
Officials also agreed to upgrade four existing lines to boost cross-border power trade.
One killed, one injured in Kavre tipper accident
A 28-year-old driver died after the tipper fell around 60 metres off the road on Wednesday.
Inquiry commission questions RSP chair Lamichhane over Gen Z protest incidents
Commission also records statement of Nakkhu Prison chief amid probe into vandalism and jailbreak during protests.
31 police offices damaged in Gandaki Province during Gen Z protests
Major losses reported in Kaski; over Rs21 million worth of personal property destroyed.
Tibet route remains closed after heavy snowfall, leaving travellers stranded
Locals from Olangchungola and Yangma unable to reach Tibet or return, as Chinese side yet to clear snow.
Nepal Bar Association concerned over government’s instruction to envoys to return home
The umbrella body of legal practitioners flags concern over govt action against court order.
Government warms up to transitional justice officials after initial doubts
Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal assures funds to help resource-strapped two commissions.