Only 7% physical progress achieved SINDHULI, Feb 26: The construction of the dam of the Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project (SMDMP) is progressing at a sluggish pace. Although 42 percent of the project’s construction period has elapsed, the work progress is less than 10 percent. The construction company has struggled to advance the work, blaming the damage caused by floods in…

Sindhuli, Jan. 9: Dam construction work in the Sunkoshi River for the national-pride project Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multi-purpose Project has been moving only at a snail’s pace. The Patel-Raman JV began the dam construction work in January 2023 with the aim of completing it within four years.  By now 42 per cent of the contract period has already elapsed. However, only 7 per cent of progress…

Okhaldhunga, July 17 The road section that connects Okhaldhunga and Udayapur districts near the Sunkoshi River is at high risk of landslide. The road section is in peril due to lack of proper drainage system and mismanaged water pipelines. The section from Sunkoshi River’s entry point to Ghurmi Bazaar is said to be at high risk. Jeep driver Dhan Singh Tamang said it was getting increasingly…