Khandbari-Kimathanka road resumes operation after restoration

Summary

The Khandbari-Kimathanka road has reopened after three months of closure caused by a massive landslide in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-2. The Nepali Army used controlled explosives to clear large boulders blocking the route, restoring a vital link between Nepal and China.

Key Points
  • The Khandbari-Kimathanka road resumed operation after restoration work led by the Nepali Army.
  • The road had been blocked for three months by a massive landslide in the Chhumsur area of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-2.
  • Controlled explosives were used to break up huge boulders and clear the debris from the route.
  • The reopening is expected to improve access to trade routes between Nepal and China.
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