Bagmati Province
The latest WeNepal stories that mention Makwanpur district, Bagmati Province.
Authorities in Makwanpur have intensified routine market monitoring ahead of major upcoming festivals, including Bada Dashain, Dipawali, and Chhath. The inspection drives aim to assess the condition of sales prices and verify the quality of food items sold to consumers across local commercial hubs such as Hetauda. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inspected the Kulekhani Hydropower Project dam in Makwanpur and declared it safe following heavy downpours that pushed reservoir levels past the danger mark between September 24 and 28. Officials confirmed the structure remains stable, easing pressure on electricity supply management. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Traffic authorities in Kathmandu questioned a driver who amassed 729 traffic penalties over a six-year period. Ram Bahadur Bista of Makwanpur, operating a vehicle registered as Ba 16 Cha 8064, was summoned to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office on Thursday. Traffic Police Superintendent Naresh Raj Subedi held a discussion with Bista lasting about thirty minutes to examine the situation and provide counsel on adhering to transport regulations. Officials noted that Bista incurred roughly 122 fines annually. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Officials suspended transport services along the Deurali-Sisneri route of the Kathmandu-Hetauda Highway starting Sunday afternoon. Makwanpur Chief District Officer Basanta Adhikari stated the measure was implemented because reservoir levels climbed following persistent rainfall. Authorities chose to halt traffic beforehand instead of sounding sirens to prevent panic among travelers and residents. Commuters heading between Kathmandu and Hetauda were advised to utilize the Tribhuvan Highway during the closure. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Several major highways were blocked or restricted on Friday after continuous rain set off landslides at multiple points, cutting road links between Kathmandu and other regions. The BP Highway was blocked at Charsayabensi and Gimdi in Kavrepalanchok at around 4:30am, and night closures from 5pm to 5am apply on its Kavrepalanchok section until Sunday morning. In Chitwan, the Prithvi Highway and the Narayanghat-Muglin road are shut until further notice. Landslides hit seven spots on the Prithvi Highway in Dhading, two of them fully blocked, and three locations on the Lalitpur side of the Kanti Lokpath. Police have asked travellers to check road conditions first. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Traffic on 11 highways and a number of other road sections has been disrupted by floods and landslides brought on by rain that has continued since 24 September, the Department of Roads said in a notice on the morning of 26 September 2026. The Prithvi Highway is obstructed at Krishnabhir, Chaukibhir, Jawangkhola and Fisling, affecting vehicles heading to Kathmandu. The BP Highway is blocked at Mamti, Piple, Daunne-Kalopul, Charsayabesi, Katunje and Chaukidanda. Vehicles have been halted day and night in stretches judged high-risk while landslide debris is cleared. Traffic through the Makwanpur section of the Kanti Highway has resumed. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
