Construction has commenced on a permanent bridge over the Wantang Khola in Bhimad Municipality-5, Tanahun. The 130-meter-long bridge is being built under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the under-construction 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project.Project Chief Shyamji Bhandari informed that after the bridge design was approved, the contractor began excavating the foundation on the left bank of the river.A contract was signed with Sapana Nirman Pvt. Ltd. on B.S. 2081 Fagun 28 to design and construct a permanent bridge structure for the Wantang Khola, which falls under the Bhimad-Rishung section that will be submerged due to the project's reservoir....
Seoul. Nepal's Ambassador to South Korea, Dr. Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, has been presented with the 'Best Ambassador Award 2026' in Korea.Among the 116 diplomatic missions and embassies from various countries in South Korea, ambassadors from three nations were specially honored at the '2026 Best Ambassador Award' program. The honored ambassadors include Her Excellency Dr. Shivamaya Tumbahangphe, Nepal's Ambassador to Korea, the Ambassador of Peru, and the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan.She was presented with this honor during the program organized under the 'Korea Consumer Brand Awards 2026'. The event was attended by distinguished personalities and brand representatives from various sectors.According to the organizers,...