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National Building Code comes into effect



KATHMANDU: The National Building Code has formally come into operation following its publication in the Nepal Gazette on Thursday.

According to the Ministry of Urban Development, the updated code will not only guide urban construction but will also serve as a technical standard for underground structures, including dams, powerhouses, and tunnels, particularly in hydropower projects.

The Ministry has called on local governments, engineers, builders, and the public to strictly follow the new code, emphasizing that proper implementation is essential for ensuring safety and structural resilience.

Publish Date : 14 November 2025 12:04 PM

Govt begins demolition of squatter settlement along Bagmati corridor in Teku

KATHMANDU: The government has started demolishing squatter settlements along the

Seven arrested on fraud charges

KATHMANDU: Seven individuals have been arrested on charges of defrauding

Traffic enforcement collects Rs 1.99 million in a single day

KATHMANDU: Traffic police have taken action against 2,093 drivers in

Govt begins second phase of eviction drive in Kathmandu Valley, bulldozers reach Balkhu

KATHMANDU: The government has entered the second phase of its

Relocation of vulnerable riverside settlements in Kathmandu Valley begins today

KATHMANDU: The government has begun the second phase of relocating