My Republica publication quotes Shyam Prasad Kharel, the project head of Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project. Tunnelling will start these days. Project head says an agreement reached with the locals about the compensation.
The 2.7 kilometers tunnel started with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) loan in November 2019. the Japanese contractor, Hajma Ando Corporation sent many letter for site clearance. Finally there is compensation settlement with locals.
Nepal government budget allocate Rs 9.85 billion for Kathmandu-Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel construction
https://thehimalayantimes.com/business/government-unveils-nearly-rs-165tn-budget-for-2021-22
The government on Saturday unveiled a budget of Rs 1,647.57 billion for fiscal year 2021-22, with priority accorded to battling and softening the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Construction of Naghdungha-Sisne Khola tunnel from Dhading side to begin
myrepublica.nagariknetwork.comKATHMANDU, Feb 29: The construction of the Nagdhunga-Sisne Khola tunnel from the Dhading side is expected to begin soon. The construction work was halted for the past two months.