Builder’s poor performance likely to delay Dharahara project

Poor performance of project manager of the Dharahara project contractor has been blamed for the delay in the overall reconstruction process in the Dharahara project site. The construction process of other structures like triple basement underground, four storey museum, roof top garden and other works has not been moving ahead at the desired pace, stated National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).

Pashupatinath area looks fabulous in floral decorations

Different sorts of saints, sages and sadhus used to be the main attraction of the Mahashivaratri in Pashupatinath in previous years. But this year, the splendid flower decoration has made the holy site more attractive.

Monuments from Thapathali to Teku getting a facelift

All heritage sites on the bank of the Bagmati River from Thapathali to Teku Dobhan, which are in dilapidated state, will be renovated and reconstructed under the Bagmati Beautification Project.

Spouts all around, but only few have running water

The stone spouts or dhunge dhara, called hiti in Newari, in Kathmandu Valley have been gradually disappearing due to the growing urbanisation of the city combined with government’s indifference to preserve them even though they are vital sources of water for people living in the city.