New code implemented for construction of earthquake resistant buildings
-
Media Baaji
- Fri, 14 November 2025
Kathmandu. The government has revised and implemented the National Building Code for the construction of earthquake resistant buildings. Provisions in the old code are impractical and inconsistent with international standards, adding complexity to design calculations and unnecessary costs in construction have been amended. The amended National Building Code was published in the Gazette on Thursday and brought into force. The new code will provide guidance for the construction of not only buildings but also underground structures such as dams, powerhouses, tunnels for hydropower projects.
Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising said that this amended code is a milestone for building a safe future for the country. Minister Ghising expressed his belief that the buildings built according to the new code will minimize the loss of lives and property due to earthquakes that may occur in the future. He urged the local level, engineers and common citizens to strictly implement the code in the construction of new buildings.
Related News
The authority has started an investigation into the land encroachment of the university
Kathmandu. The Abuse of Authority Investigation Commission has started a formal investigation into the allegations of misappropriation and encroachment of thousands of Ropani lands in the name of Tribhuvan University....
Balagopaleshwar Temple in Ranipokhari is open today for those who do not have sisters and brothers
Kathmandu. Bhaitika is being celebrated today, the main day of Tihar. For those who do not have sisters, it is customary to open Balagopaleshwar temple in the middle of Ranipokhari in Kathmandu. Balagopaleshwar Temple...
Are you going to Pashupati on Mahashivaratri tomorrow? What to see the rules of traffic management once?
Kathmandu. Preparations for this year's Mahashivratri festival have been completed. Pashupati area has been cleaned since dyeing. There has been a large presence of monks and saints. The police have also made plans for crowd management on the occa...
After the confirmation of Bipin's death, the mother and sister returned home empty-handed
Kathmandu. After the confirmation of the death of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali youth who was held by Hamas, his mother and sister, who went to America in search of him, returned home this morning. The family members who went to America in the hope of saf...
The number of people who left Kathmandu for the election exceeded 8 lakh
Kathmandu. The number of travelers leaving Kathmandu Valley for the upcoming elections has increased significantly. According to the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, around 8 lakh people have left the valley so far to vote and return home. For the...
International tourist arrivals in Nepal increased by 15.7 percent
Kathmandu. In January 2026, there has been an improvement in the arrival of international tourists in Nepal. The number of international visitors entering Nepal has reached 92 thousand 573, which is 15.7 percent more than in January 2025. Accordin...