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  14. Policy & Tenders

    Fast-track deadline extended for third time, cost projected to rise by Rs 20 billion

    The government has moved the Kathmandu–Tarai Fast Track completion date to mid-April 2030, its third extension, and expects costs to climb by up to Rs 20 billion beyond the revised Rs 213 billion.

    The Nepali Army-led project is about half built, and officials are considering shifting its starting point from Khokana to Chobhar.

    Why it matters for engineersA longer timeline and a possible change at the northern end will reshape work packages, material demand and subcontracting windows on Nepal's largest road project.

    Summary written by the Engineer Nepal desk

    Read at Republica
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  15. Policy & Tenders

    Nepal’s public debt nears Rs 3 trillion, while debt payments outpace capital spending

    Nepal's public debt stood at Rs 2.973 trillion at the end of Bhadra, about 45 per cent of GDP.

    In the first two months of the fiscal year the government spent Rs 85 billion servicing debt but only Rs 7.66 billion on capital projects, reviving questions about whether borrowing is paying for new infrastructure.

    Summary written by the Engineer Nepal desk

    Read at Onlinekhabar English
    Onlinekhabar English ·
  16. Policy & Tenders

    Infrastructure Development Committee forms subcommittees in all seven provinces

    The House Infrastructure Development Committee has set up subcommittees in all seven provinces to track road, energy, water resources and irrigation projects.

    Members will visit sites, consult agencies and experts, and report back on progress, legal compliance and the protection of public assets.

    Summary written by the Engineer Nepal desk

    Read at Onlinekhabar English
    Onlinekhabar English ·