Laying of pipes for Melamchi water distribution started
-
Media Baaji
- Wed, 17 June 2026
Kathmandu. In order to effectively distribute the water of the Melamchi water supply project in the Kathmandu valley, the work of laying a pipe of 1800 mm diameter has been started in the Sundarijal area. According to Project Implementation Directorate PID, this is the largest size diameter pipe ever used for water supply by PID in Nepal.
Chief of Directorate and Engineer Ramkumar Shrestha informed that the construction process for expansion of water distribution in Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Madhyapurthimi, Kapan, Jorpati and Pepsicola areas has been advanced. Tenders have already been invited for the expansion of water distribution network in five areas. Now other processes will start soon," said Engineer Shrestha.
Express
Related News
5 dead, 3 injured after truck overturns in Sunsari
Kathmandu. 5 people were killed when a truck number 1K 4541 carrying marble from Biratnagar to Rajviraj overturned on Hulaki Highway under Bhokrah Narsingh Rural Municipality of Sunsari this morning. Three others were injured in the accident.
<...
Melamchi water stopped completely
Kathmandu. A group of committees including vendors, Melamchi flood victims and others have stopped the transfer of Melamchi water supply to Kathmandu saying that their demands have not been met. Jagarnath Das, executiv...
High Himalayan region including Hilsa in Humla has increased snowfall and cold
Humla. It has been snowing continuously since Friday evening in the northern region of the Himalayan district Humla. This year's first snowfall occurred in high areas including Bazar Hilsa, Nyalu and Nara Lekh located in Namkha Rural Municipality-...
Preparations for Bala Chaturdashi Mela at Pashupatinath are in final stage
Kathmandu. Pashupatinath fair, which is celebrated every year on the day of Margashirshakrishna Trayodashi, is celebrated in Pashupati region to pray for the good fortune of the departed ancestors. Devotees flock...
Three days public holiday in the House of Representatives election!
Kathmandu. The government has decided to give three days of public holiday across the country in connection with the election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on February 21. Government Spokesperson and Home Minister Omprakash...
Suggestions for increasing the use of electrical energy to reduce fuel consumption
Kathmandu. Environmentalists have suggested increasing the use of electrical energy to reduce fuel consumption. In the program organized by Kailashkut Social Campaign in Handigaon on 'Healthy environment today's need', the speakers suggested to us...