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Rastriya Swatantra Party Extends Best Wishes to Santosh Pariyar for His New Journey

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has extended its best wishes to Secretariat member and former Chief Whip of the dissolved House of Representatives, Santosh Pariyar, as he embarks on a new journey. In a press note issued on Friday, the RSP confirmed that Pariyar submitted his resignation to Acting President D.P. Aryal and General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti. “He informed us that he plans to move forward in politics with a new campaign. We wish him all the best for his future journey,” the press note stated. Pariyar resigned from his post earlier today.

Landslide in Indonesia Kills 2, 21 Missing in Central Java

At least two people have died and 21 are missing after a landslide in Indonesia, disaster management authorities reported on Friday. The landslide struck three villages in Cilacap district, Central Java, on Thursday, destroying numerous homes and causing significant damage. "As of Friday, joint rescue teams have saved 23 people alive, recovered the bodies of two victims, and continue searching for 21 missing individuals," said Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Agency, in a statement. He added that search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing and affected people. Muhari noted that difficult terrain has hampered rescue and…

Pushpa Kamal Dahal Urges Members to Focus on Completing Party Unification, Clarifies Confusion over Election Commission Submission

Chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has urged all members to firmly continue the unification process and complete the remaining work without being misled by confusion over the list submitted to the Election Commission for party registration. The Chairperson’s secretariat issued a statement today clarifying that some misunderstanding had arisen regarding the details submitted to the Election Commission for party registration. The secretariat stated:"Due to administrative requirements of the election and time constraints, the list of pre-unification standing committee members was submitted to the Commission. To comply with the legal requirement of including one-third women, 13…

Ex-Minister Ghanashyam Bhusal Says KP Sharma Oli the Only Obstacle to Upcoming Elections

Former minister and leader Ghanashyam Bhusal has stated that KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, is the only obstacle to the upcoming elections. He said there is no reason to postpone or cancel the House of Representatives election scheduled by the interim government. The interim government has set the election for Falgun 21. Following the dissolution of the government and parliament due to the Janajati (JNG) movement, the interim government led by Sushila Karki was formed. Political parties, however, have expressed that the government has failed to create a conducive environment for the elections scheduled on Falgun 21. While…

Sahidbhoomi Rural Municipality Declares Local Holidays on Kartik 28, 30 and Mangsir 1

Sahidbhoomi Rural Municipality has decided to grant local holidays on Kartik 28, 30, and Mangsir 1. The decision was made during the Executive Committee meeting held on Kartik 27. The holiday on Kartik 28 is in honor of the martyrs of the Chhintang massacre of 2036 BS, while holidays on Kartik 30 and Mangsir 1 coincide with the main festival of the Khalsa region, Wadangmi. A notice signed by Chief Administrative Officer Surya Bahadur Bhandari has been sent to all ward offices, educational institutions, health centers, banks, and organizations. During the Chhintang massacre from Kartik 22 to 29 in 2036…

Nine Ki*lled, Dozens Injured in Major Pileup Near Navle Bridge, Pune

A massive accident occurred Thursday evening near the Navle Bridge on the outskirts of Pune, involving 20 to 25 vehicles. The crash was triggered when a truck’s brakes failed, causing it to first collide with a car. According to Dainik Bhaskar, the car was then pushed into a container in front, which caught fire, along with the truck. Five people in the car reportedly burned alive. A total of nine people, including the truck driver, lost their lives in the accident, and around 20 others were injured. Police reported that the incident took place near Bhorgaon on the Pune–Nashik Highway.…

Seven-Party Sit-in Continues in Front of Madhes Province Assembly

The sit-in organized by seven political parties in front of the Madhes Province Assembly continues as planned. Party leaders have stated that the protest will remain in place until 11 AM. Leaders and activists from the seven parties, including LSP parliamentary leader Jainal Rayn and JSP secretary Ramsis Yadav, are participating in the demonstration. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the Chief Minister’s appointment, claiming it was not in accordance with the law.

Nepali Congress Central Working Committee Meets Today to Resolve Convention Dispute

The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee is meeting again today to seek consensus on the ongoing dispute over the party’s general convention. The meeting is scheduled for 1 PM at Dhobighat, Lalitpur. The committee aims to resolve whether the party’s convention will be held before the elections scheduled for Falgun 21 or not, as no agreement has been reached so far. Since the meeting began on Ashoj 28, party leaders have been divided over whether the convention should take place before the elections. Joint General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwprakash Sharma, who support holding a convention, argue that if the…

Election Commission Calls for Party Registration for Federal Elections

The Election Commission has called on political parties to register for the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. Issuing separate notices on Friday, the Commission announced that the registration process for both elections has officially begun. The House of Representatives election is scheduled for Falgun 21, while the National Assembly election will be held on Magh 11. Political parties may register for the House of Representatives election from Mangsir 1 to 10, and for the National Assembly election from Mangsir 1 to 7. The Commission has instructed parties to submit all required documents during registration,…

Hariharkshetra–Mithila Chaurasi Kos Sankirtan Pilgrimage Team to Arrive in Janakpurdham

The Hariharkshetra Mithila Chaurasi Kos Sankirtan pilgrimage team is set to arrive in Janakpurdham. At a press conference held at the Janaki Temple, the temple’s junior Mahant, Ram Roshan Das, confirmed the team’s visit. According to Mahant Das, the five-day Sankirtan pilgrimage starting on Kartik 29 will include a special stop in Janakpurdham, the ancient capital of Mithila. The pilgrimage will begin from Hariharkshetra in Hajipur, Bihar, and will arrive in Janakpurdham the same day. The team is scheduled to reach Bhittamod, a border point in Mahottari, at 2 PM on Saturday, where they will be warmly welcomed. From there,…