HIMNATH DEVKOTA

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Redesign of Rasuwagadhi ICP misses deadline

Published On: August 8, 2021 10:32 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, August 8: The redesign of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) under construction at Rasuwagadhi, a trade gateway with China, has missed its deadline. Yogendra Tumbahangphe, Project Manager of Shyam Sundar Rabina JV Construction, said that 55 percent of the work has been completed so far but the redesign is not ready yet.

Gosainkunda becomes first rural municipality in Bagmati to fully vaccinate locals against COVID-19

Published On: August 4, 2021 02:49 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, August 4: Gosaikunda Rural Municipality has become the first rural municipality in Bagmati Province to fully vaccinate locals against COVID-19.

Import of electromechanical equipment stuck in China for months due to lockdown resumes

Published On: April 12, 2021 10:54 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, April 12: The import of electromechanical equipment meant for the Upper Sanjen Hydroelectric Project, which is under construction in Rasuwa, has resumed after several months.

Fixed rates set for hotels operating in Gosaikunda trekking trail

Published On: April 8, 2021 12:25 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, April 8: For the first time in the recent history, hotels operating on the Gosainkunda trail have agreed to set a fixed rate for their services. The rates have been fixed for hotels, lodges and tea shops operating in the park and intermediate areas at the initiative of Langtang National Park.

340,000 tourists visit Langtang National Park in 42 years

Published On: March 30, 2021 12:15 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, March 30: Over 340,000 tourists have visited the Langtang National Park in the past 42 years, according to the statistics maintained by the Park Office.

32 bridges to be constructed along road section connecting Rasuwagadhi within a year and a half

Published On: February 27, 2021 04:02 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Feb 27: A total of 32 bridges will be constructed along the Galchhi-Syafru road section connecting Rasuwagadhi, an international trade gateway with China. The bridges will be completed within a year and a half. Currently, work is underway to upgrade the road from Galchhi to Syafru through Mailung including bridge construction.

Export of Nepali goods via Rasuwagadhi transit point still remains suspended

Published On: February 1, 2021 01:15 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The export of Nepali goods via Rasuwagadhi, an international trade gateway with China, has been suspended for a year and a half now.

Upgradation of Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road section to begin from April

Published On: January 7, 2021 01:30 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Jan 7: The upgradation work of the Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road section connecting Rasuwagadhi checkpoint will start from April.

Upgradation of Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road section sees inordinate delay

Published On: December 21, 2020 12:07 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Dec 21: The upgradation of Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road section connecting Rasuwagadhi checkpoint has not started yet. The work has not seen any progress as the Nepali side has been delaying the process.

A 6-year old girl killed after abduction in Rasuwa

Published On: December 9, 2020 12:20 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: A girl has been killed after being abducted in Rasuwa. Sumina Tamang, a 6-year-old girl of Phailigang in Kalika Rural Municipality- 1 of the district, was killed after being abducted. She was attending Grang Primary School and had gone missing since Sunday after she left for school.

11,000 quake-hit houses rebuilt in Rasuwa

Published On: November 10, 2020 02:16 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

The landless squatters are yet to begin reconstructing their houses owing to financial crunch

Hotels and lodges in Langtang area to shut down for months

Published On: November 3, 2020 10:41 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Nov 3: Hotels and lodges in Langtang Tourism Area will remain closed for months.

62 percent construction of Galchhi-Mailung road completed

Published On: October 16, 2020 07:15 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, Oct 16: The road connecting Galchhi-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi has witnessed 62 percent work progress in the first segment of its enhancement project.

Road connecting Rasuwagadhi border point resumes after five-day blockade

Published On: July 27, 2020 03:29 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, July 27: Nepal’s key trade route to its northern neighbor China has resumed after a five-day blockage was cleared earlier on Monday.

Road to Rasuwagadhi border point obstructed for past five days

Published On: July 27, 2020 10:36 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, July 27: A key trade route to China, the Syaphru-Rasuwagadhi road has been blocked for the past five days due to landslides and floods triggered by incessant rainfall.

Syafru-Rasuwagadhi road blocked

Published On: July 10, 2020 09:35 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, July 10: Heavy rain and landslides have brought vehicular movement at Rasuwagadhi to a standstill. Landslides at Kulung and Tatopani following heavy downpour in the last few days have damaged the Syafru–Rasuwagadhi section of the highway.

Rasuwagadhi border point resumes from today, four cargo vehicles enter Nepal

Published On: July 6, 2020 12:50 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, July 6: Rasuwagadhi border point which remained shut since February 29 earlier this year in the wake of novel coronavirus outbreak has come into operation from Monday.

Rasuwagadhi border point to come into operation within a week, Chinese cargo vehicles to arrive upto Miteri Bridge

Published On: June 25, 2020 12:45 PM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, June 25: The Rasuwagadhi Bridge where transportation had been halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic will come back into operation within this week. As agreed during the meeting between the border security committees of the two countries on Wednesday, the bridge will come into operation following a few conditions set by the two sides.

Lack of workers and construction materials affect work at Chilime Trishuli

Published On: April 14, 2020 09:27 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, April 14: The nationwide lockdown has affected the construction works at Chilime Trishuli 220 KV transmission line due to the lack of workers and construction materials. The project had not been able to import construction materials after the outbreak of the coronavirus in China.

Blasting for installation of penstock pipe resumes

Published On: April 6, 2020 10:57 AM NPT By: HIMNATH DEVKOTA

RASUWA, March 6: Blasting work to lay down penstock pipes at the under-construction Sanjen Hydropower Project at Ama Chhodingmo Rural Municipality-5 of Rasuwa has resumed after a brief hiatus.