Sankhuwasabha. Construction work at the powerhouse of the 900-megawatt Arun III hydropower project in Sankhuwasabha has come to a standstill after workers went on strike over unpaid wages. Approximately 1,500 workers have halted operations, citing that they have not received their salaries and allowances for the past six months.Workers and subcontractors stationed at Pukhua in Chichila Rural Municipality-2 began their protest early this morning, completely disrupting project activities. The construction is being handled by the Indian firm Patel Engineering. Workers claim they have stopped work because the company has failed to address their grievances regarding six months of unpaid wages.The...