Navin Shakya
worklife
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Khandbari, the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha, is a cool mix of cultural vibes and modern touches. Tucked away in the beautiful Arun Valley, this hilly town is famous for its lush scenery, traditional charm, and friendly locals. More on this
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Kathmandu’s roads are full of reckless users—whether it’s pedestrians, bikers, motorists, public bus drivers, school bus drivers, or truck drivers. People of all ages—men, women, old, young, or children—seem to always be in a hurry, as if getting to their destination is more important than their own safety. More on this
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Mugu village, nestled along the majestic Mugu River in the remote northernmost part of Mugu district at an elevation of 3,500 m, is home to over 200 households. The village, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, is incredibly isolated, requiring a two-day walk from the nearest road to reach, and another… More on this
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Since we are confined to homes in this time, we decided to start knowledge-sharing sessions by conducting online training for the different computers programs we use in our business. We tried several platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, but none of them worked well due to the poor quality… More on this
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This year, I’ve been traveling to a lot of new places for work, and it’s been both exciting and challenging. Exploring new locations always brings a sense of adventure, but in the remote areas of this country, it also comes with its own set of difficulties—particularly when it comes to… More on this
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Man, this year’s been a wet one in Nepal, and it’s really thrown a wrench into our construction schedules. All that rain makes it tough for both the crew and the machines to keep things moving. More on this
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Working inside a hydropower tunnel is always a challenging and often uncomfortable experience, but it becomes even more difficult when working with certain foreign contractors. Their disregard for health and safety protocols can be beyond comprehension. Over the years, we’ve witnessed numerous tragic accidents inside these tunnels, many of them… More on this
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My visit to the Upper Seti hydropower project will forever be etched in my memory, but for the most terrifying reason – I almost lost my life. This site visit, which was meant to be routine, turned into a harrowing brush with death in the unforgiving waters of the Seti… More on this
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This time, work took us to the remote northern part of Sankhuwasabha district for feasibility study of a hydroelectric project. As I remember, there are only very few sites as rugged and physically demanding as this one. It took us a solid six days from the time we landed at… More on this