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Monsoon Rains Cause Widespread Destruction in Pakistan’s Punjab, 123 Dead So Far

Severe monsoon rains in Pakistan’s Punjab province have caused extensive damage to life and property. In the past 48 hours alone, 70 people have lost their lives, bringing the total death toll since the end of June to 123. The heavy rains have led to roof collapses, landslides, and flash floods, resulting in significant destruction. Since the onset of the monsoon season on June 25, a total of 462 people have been reported injured. Friday recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 10 deaths reported across several districts. Three deaths each occurred in Chiniot and Lahore, while Okara reported two,…

Nepali Congress and CPN-UML to Exit Madhesh Province Government

The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have decided to withdraw from the Madhesh Province government. The move comes amid dissatisfaction over Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh of the Janamat Party refusing to relinquish power, despite completing a year in office. Janamat Party, currently the fourth-largest party in the 107-member Provincial Assembly, continues to lead the government. Meanwhile, the CPN-UML is the largest party in the province with 25 seats, followed by the Nepali Congress with 22 seats. The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal holds 19 seats, and the Janamat Party has 13. Additionally, the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party…

Elderly Couple Found Dead After Landslide in Parbat

An elderly couple who went missing after a landslide in Langdi, Maadi Rural Municipality-3, Deurali of Parbat district, have been found dead. According to Inspector Ram Prasad Sapkota of the District Police Office Parbat, the bodies of 76-year-old Chhabilal BK and his wife, 76-year-old Bishnumaya BK of Modi-3, were recovered from the debris. The couple had gone missing after being buried by a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall since last night. Local residents and police conducted a search operation and recovered the bodies buried under the landslide, Inspector Sapkota confirmed.

PM Oli and Former President Bhandari to Hold Political Talks Today

Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to meet with former President Bidya Devi Bhandari today at 3 PM to discuss contemporary political issues. According to UML Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam, the meeting will take place this afternoon in Chyasal. The discussion is drawing attention as it follows recent developments within the party. On Saturday, the UML Politburo meeting approved the party’s revised draft statute. Prior to that, the Secretariat meeting had deliberated on the same document. The draft, presented by party Vice Chairperson Bishnu Prasad Paudel, includes notable changes such as the removal of the…

Four Injured in Microbus Accident on Prithvi Highway in Tanahun

Four passengers were injured in a microbus accident that occurred on Sunday morning at Chhirkane, Byas Municipality–12, along the Prithvi Highway in Tanahun district. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Thapa of the Tanahun District Police Office, the microbus (Ba 4 Kha 8413) en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu lost control and met with an accident. The injured have been identified as Ramu Thapa, 30, from Shuklagandaki Municipality–5 in Tanahun; Rudra Bahadur Pahadi, 40, from Pokhara Metropolitan City–6; Krishna Bahadur Tamang, 20, assistant driver from Gangajamuna Rural Municipality–2 in Dhading; and Rudra Prasad Kattel, 54, from Nechasalyan Rural Municipality–3…

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to Visit India on September 16

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to embark on an official visit to India on September 16. According to sources, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a formal invitation to PM Oli for a two-day visit. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries.

PM Oli Urges Citizens to Stay Safe Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast

With heavy rainfall predicted across various parts of the country, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and remain in safe locations. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a high likelihood of heavy rain in different regions starting from this afternoon. Based on this alert, Prime Minister Oli issued a message through social media, calling on citizens to stay safe and follow official instructions. "The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of the country today. Let's follow the advisories issued by the security agencies…

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Publishes Scholarship Entrance Exam Results for Grades 11 and 12

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has published the results of the scholarship entrance examination conducted for students seeking admission in institutional schools under the scholarship quota for the academic year 2082/083 (2025/26) in Grades 11 and 12. According to the Education Department of the metropolis, a total of 17,229 applications were received from all 77 districts across the country. Among them, 16,137 students were shortlisted, and 14,173 students appeared in the examination. The entrance exam was conducted across 54 examination centers. The exam was based on the Grade 10 curriculum and included 100 multiple-choice questions — 30 each from Mathematics, Science, and…

At Least 34 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

At least 34 people have died and several others remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in northern Vietnam's popular tourist destination, Ha Long Bay, due to bad weather. The tragic incident occurred amid heavy rain and stormy conditions. Most of the passengers on board were Vietnamese families from Hanoi, according to local authorities. Rescue teams are facing difficulties in the search operation due to continuous torrential rain. Among the recovered bodies, at least eight are children. However, 11 people have been rescued alive from the water. According to the Vietnamese Border Guard, the boat named "Wander Seaz" was carrying…

Five Parliamentary Committees to Convene Meetings Today

Five different committees of the Federal Parliament are scheduled to hold meetings today, as per the pre-arranged agenda. According to Ramhari Thapa, Secretary of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, the committee will hold discussions with the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on the topic of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The Women and Social Affairs Committee will deliberate on the Annual Report of the Madhesi Commission for Fiscal Year 2080/81. The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee has scheduled a theoretical discussion on the Media Council Bill. Meanwhile, the Legislation Management Committee will conduct…