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Siddhartha Highway to be upgraded to international standard



KATHMANDU: The government has announced that the Siddhartha Highway will be upgraded to international standards.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament.

Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the upgrade aims to improve connectivity, transport efficiency, and overall infrastructure quality along the major highway corridor.

Publish Date : 29 May 2026 16:48 PM

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