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Nepali Congress Office Bearers’ Meeting Underway at Deuba’s Residence

A meeting of the office bearers and former office bearers of the Nepali Congress is currently taking place at party President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha. The meeting is expected to review the government’s performance over the past year and hold discussions regarding a possible cabinet reshuffle. Several Congress leaders have demanded a serious review of the government's one-year performance. Senior leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has publicly criticized the government, calling its one-year term a failure.

One Killed in BP Highway Vehicle Accident

A man died in a road accident on the BP Highway early this morning. The incident occurred at Sitalpati in Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-6, Sindhuli, when a pickup van traveling from Kathmandu to Bardibas veered off the road and fell about 500 meters down a slope. According to the District Police Office, Sindhuli, the deceased has been identified as Dharmaraj Regmi, a resident of Manahari Rural Municipality-4, Makwanpur. The vehicle was being driven by his brother, Niroj Regmi. Dharmaraj sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Sunkoshi Community Hospital in Khurkot for treatment, where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. Meanwhile,…

Two Arrested in Darchula for Sending Fake Death Letter to Claim Agricultural Gran

Two individuals have been arrested in Darchula on charges of forging documents to illegally claim an agricultural subsidy, police said. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Prakash Dahal, the arrestees are Deepakraj Bista, head of the Agriculture Department of Shailyashikhar Municipality, and Janak Singh Dhami, a veterinary technician. Janak Singh is also the son of the municipality’s mayor, Vijay Singh Dhami. The duo allegedly sent a fake letter to Global IME Bank’s Gokuleshwar branch, falsely claiming that Manju Dhami (secretary) and Janaki Dhami (treasurer) of a local farmers’ group had died. The letter was sent to authorize changes in…

NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba Calls Office-Bearers’ Meeting Amid Growing Dissatisfaction

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has called an office-bearers’ meeting this morning at 9 AM at his residence in Budhanilkantha. Ministers from the party who are currently in the government will also participate in the meeting. The gathering comes at a time when internal dissatisfaction within the party over the government's performance is on the rise. The meeting is expected to discuss internal party matters, coordination with the CPN-UML, and review the performance of NC ministers in the coalition government, along with recent political developments.

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari to Hold Press Conference Today on UML Membership Issue

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari is scheduled to hold a press conference today at 3 PM at Karki Banquet in Babarmahal. She will address the recent decision by the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) to bar her from party politics and cancel her party membership. The UML Central Committee, in its meeting on 5th and 6th Shrawan, declared her party membership invalid and prohibited her from participating in party politics. The party argued that a former president entering politics contradicts the spirit and essence of the Constitution. However, Bhandari maintains that she has the constitutional right to engage in politics…

Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering Opens Online Exam Form Submission for Bachelor Programs

Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering (IOE) has announced the opening of online exam form submissions for various Bachelor-level programs (B.E./B.Arch). The Examination Control Division of the institute recently published a notice informing students to complete their exam forms by 22nd Shrawan for the upcoming examinations scheduled in Bhadra. Regular and partial examinees under the new curriculum for first and second year second semester, as well as third, fourth, and fifth year first semester students under the old curriculum, are required to fill out the exam form. Students can submit their forms online through the ‘Bachelor Level Login’ available on the…

Gula Dharma Festival Begins Today Among Newar Buddhist Community

The Gula Dharma festival has started today, predominantly celebrated by the Newar Buddhist community. Followers of the three Buddhist traditions—Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—observe this month-long festival to express their devotion to Lord Buddha. The festival spans from the first day of the bright fortnight in the month of Saun to the first day of the bright fortnight in Bhadra. During this period, devotees engage in religious activities reflecting their faith in Buddhism. This time frame is considered sacred as it marks the month when Shakyamuni Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. In Kathmandu, devotees begin by circumambulating the Swayambhu Mahachaitya, followed by…

Legendary Wrestling Star Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

Renowned American wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71. Hogan, famous for his long blonde hair and iconic mustache, died on Thursday at his home in Florida. Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977, but rose to global fame after signing with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1983, which later became World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In recent years, Hogan was known as a staunch supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump expressed his condolences on his social media platform Truth Social, saying, “I lost a great friend today.” Hogan…

Nuwakot Police Arrest Two with 93 Fake 1000-rupee Notes in Dupcheshwar

Nuwakot police have arrested two individuals from Dupcheshwar Rural Municipality with 93 counterfeit 1000-rupee notes. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Vikram Lama of the District Police Office, the arrests were made based on information that some teenagers were circulating fake currency. During the investigation of these teenagers, who were found carrying fake notes while shopping in Ramti Bazaar of Dupcheshwar-6 on Tuesday, police apprehended two men involved in manufacturing the counterfeit currency. The arrested suspects have been identified as 42-year-old Narbahadur Tamang and 48-year-old Bhim Bahadur Tamang, both residents of Dupcheshwar-7. Police revealed that the duo has been producing…

Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market Development Committee Sets Wholesale Prices for Agricultural

The Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market Development Committee has determined the maximum wholesale prices for various vegetables and fruits for today. The committee fixed prices for large Nepali tomatoes at NPR 60 per kg, small local tomatoes at NPR 27, small tunnel tomatoes at NPR 36, red potatoes at NPR 46, Indian red potatoes at NPR 33, and mound potatoes at NPR 40. Dried Indian onions are priced at NPR 39 per kg, local carrots at NPR 100, and Terai carrots at NPR 85. Similarly, prices for local cabbage are NPR 70, Terai cabbage NPR 60, red radish NPR 45,…