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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has held discussions with Durga Prasai, coordinator of the National Campaign for Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture, and Citizens, regarding the upcoming protest programs. On Wednesday, Prasai met with a team led by NHRC Chairperson Tap Bahadur Magar. The commission initiated the meeting after Prasai announced a nationwide protest starting from Mangsir 7 (November 22), expressing concern over its nature and impact. After the discussion, Prasai clarified the nature of the movement, saying, “Our protest is not about coming with guns or explosives, setting fire to Singha Durbar, burning people’s houses, or vandalizing…

At least 60 civilians have been killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to local officials, who confirmed that women and children are among the dead. Heavy bombardments continued until Wednesday morning, overwhelming hospitals with a large influx of injured people. Medical sources said the attacks pose the most serious challenge yet to the fragile ceasefire that has been in effect since the beginning of the month. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accused Hamas of violating the truce and ordered the military to launch a “powerful assault” on Gaza. Following his directive, intense airstrikes targeted various parts of…

CPN (Maoist Centre) senior leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that ideological and cultural transformation along with broad restructuring of the Nepali communist movement is the need of the day. He emphasized that the ongoing unity process between his party and the CPN (Unified Socialist) should be viewed from this broader perspective. According to Shrestha, the party unification process will only be meaningful and produce positive results if it advances with the transformation and reorganization demanded by the overall communist movement. While the Maoist Centre has initiated efforts toward unity with the Unified Socialist, Shrestha…

The central committee meeting of the CPN (Unified Socialist) is starting today. According to Party Vice Chairman and Head of the Publicity Department Prakash Jwala, the meeting will begin at 11 AM on Wednesday at Miracle Party Venue in Sukedhara, Kathmandu, and will continue until tomorrow. The meeting will discuss the current political situation of the country, the party’s responsibilities, the Gen-Z movement, and preparations for the upcoming elections. The party unity task force is also scheduled to present a report on the discussions and progress made toward party unification. The Unified Socialist has been initiating efforts to unite with…

Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya held discussions with Andrew Longbitch, Head of Governance and Social Development at the British Embassy, regarding good governance and bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers in Deukhuri. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on strengthening good governance, implementing federalism effectively, and promoting development cooperation in the province. Chief Minister Acharya said that the provincial government is continuously working to strengthen federalism and improve the living standards of citizens. He added that both provincial and local governments are progressing with…

The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has cleared snow on obstructed roads in Manang, Mustang, and other Himalayan districts caused by last night’s snowfall, facilitating safe passage for trekkers and tourists. In Upper Mustang, Nechung, Lomanthang Rural Municipality–5, the APF cleared snow from the trekking route and advised tourists to travel safely and exercise caution, informed APF Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa. The APF team at the Nechung Border Outpost also cleared snow along the path leading to Korala Pass to ease travel difficulties. They further requested visitors to avoid the area if additional snowfall occurs. Similarly, the APF cleared snow along…

A joint team of the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force (APF), and Nepal Police has rescued people stranded in heavy snowfall in the Himalayan district of Manang. According to APF Deputy Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, 750 people trapped at Tilicho Base Camp due to snowfall since last night were rescued and brought safely to Khangsar in Disyang Rural Municipality-9. Another 50 people have been kept safely at Tilicho Base Camp for the time being. Thapa informed that tourists visiting Manang were moved to safety after accommodation problems arose in Khangsar due to the sudden weather conditions. Meanwhile, 45-year-old Birendra Rasailee from…

A person injured in a microbus accident at Eklephant, Aabukhaireni Rural Municipality–2 in Tanahun along the Prithvi Highway died during treatment today. According to police, the deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Budhamaya Tamang, a resident of Bharatpur Metropolitan City–16, Chitwan. She had sustained serious head injuries in the accident and died while undergoing treatment at Aabukhaireni Hospital, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shrawan Kumar Bik. The microbus (Ba Pra 03–001 Ja 0937) was traveling from Chitwan to Lamjung with 14 passengers on board. The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which first hit a…

A person was killed in a car accident at Chainpur, Sunkoshi Rural Municipality–6 along the BP Highway today. The car, with registration number Ba 7 Cha 7554, was traveling from Biratnagar to Kathmandu when it went out of control and fell 42 feet down the roadside. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Surya Prakash Subedi of the District Police Office, the car was being driven by 65-year-old Om Bahadur Arjel of Biratnagar Metropolitan City–17, Morang, and went out of control on its own, causing the accident. Police rescued the injured and took them to Atmiya Community Hospital, Khalte for…