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A new, well-equipped police outpost building has been inaugurated in Rakse, Myagdi, after three decades of its establishment. The inauguration ceremony was led by Gandaki Province Police Chief and Deputy Inspector General Dipendra Gharti Chhetri, who stated that the new infrastructure will boost police morale and improve service quality through technology. The building's construction was funded by the Gandaki Province government and the Nepal government, with contributions from Singa Tatopani Kund.
Nepal Government Expands Irrigation and Road Infrastructure
The Nepali government has significantly expanded irrigation facilities across the country, reaching 1,590,388 hectares, with 532,655 hectares receiving year-round irrigation. Concurrently, substantial progress has been made in road infrastructure development, with 438 km of roads blacktopped and various bridge and tunnel projects advancing.
Nepal and Switzerland Mark 70 Years of Partnership with Trail Bridge Book Launch
Nepal and Switzerland celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations with the launch of the Trail Bridge Book, highlighting Switzerland's extensive contributions to Nepal's trail bridge sector. The book launch event was attended by former Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal and Markus Leitner from Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, underscoring the enduring bilateral partnership.
Tribhuvan International Airport Inaugurates New Parallel Taxiways to Enhance Efficiency
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu has officially put into operation a new parallel taxiway system, including taxiways 'P', 'S', and 'T'. The inauguration ceremony was jointly led by Mukunda Niraula, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and Mukesh Dangol, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. This infrastructure upgrade is expected to improve aircraft ground movement efficiency, reduce runway occupancy time, and increase the airport's overall operational capacity.
Pokhara Metropolitan City Removes 105 Structures from Phirke River Encroachments
Pokhara Metropolitan City has removed 105 structures, both private and institutional, from the Phirke River banks as part of an ongoing encroachment removal campaign. The operation, which began on June 10, utilizes bulldozers and involves police and technical staff to clear structures built on the riverbed. The metropolis plans to develop the cleared riverbank into an attractive tourist destination with amenities like cycle tracks and green spaces.