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Light to Moderate Snowfall and Rain Likely from Tonight Due to Western Winds

The influence of western winds along with a low-pressure system formed over the Arabian Sea is likely to bring light to moderate snowfall and rainfall starting tonight, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. The Weather Forecasting Division stated that light to moderate snowfall and rain are expected from the night of Kartik 10 until the morning of Kartik 12. As per the division, light to moderate snowfall and rainfall are likely in some areas of Gandaki, Lumbini, and Karnali Provinces, and in a few hilly and mountainous regions of the remaining provinces. Additionally, heavy snowfall is expected at…

Kathmandu Valley Police Launch ‘Sweep Operation’ to Recover Weapons Looted During Gen-Z Protests

Kathmandu Valley Police have launched a “Sweep Operation” to recover weapons looted during the Gen-Z protests. The operation began on Sunday, according to AIG Dan Bahadur Karki, Chief of Kathmandu Valley Police. “This is a coordinated security operation conducted to locate sensitive security materials, looted weapons, and individuals involved,” AIG Karki said. As part of the operation, police conducted searches at various locations in Kathmandu on Sunday. Sweep operations were carried out at: Block ‘B’ of Sampada Boys Hostel in Subidhanagar, Kathmandu Metropolitan City–32 Block ‘A’ at Prayag Marg, Kathmandu Metropolitan City–31 During the search, police recovered items hidden in…

Traffic Police to Resume Awareness Classes for Traffic Rule Violators in Kathmandu Valley from Kartik 11

The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office is resuming traffic awareness classes for drivers who violate traffic rules such as drunk driving, over-speeding, red light jumping, and lane discipline violations. According to the office, the classes will be conducted physically at Ramshahpath from Kartik 11 (Tuesday) onward. The classes will be held every day except on public holidays at the following times: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM On Fridays, classes will run only from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Additionally, to…

Literary Magazine ‘Dharani’ Launched at Dumja, Birthplace of Krishna Prasad Koirala

The literary magazine Dharani has been unveiled at Dharindanda in Dumja, the birthplace of renowned literary figure Krishna Prasad Koirala. The fourth issue of Dharani, the annual literary publication of Panipokhari Youth Club, Dumja, was released. The magazine was made public by Madhav Prasad Nyaupane, Chairman of the Sanatan Dharma Seva Committee; Deepak Shrestha, Chairman of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, Gorkhapatra Corporation; Bachchu Koirala, Chairman of Nepal Teachers’ Federation, Sunkoshi Rural Municipality, among others. Krishna Prasad Koirala was the father of three former Prime Ministers of Nepal—Matrika Prasad Koirala, Bishweshwar Prasad (BP) Koirala, and Girija Prasad Koirala. Similarly, Matrika…

Dr. Sudha Sharma Recommended as Minister of Health and Population

Former Health Secretary Dr. Sudha Sharma has been recommended for the position of Minister of Health and Population. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the names of Dr. Sharma and three others have been forwarded to the Office of the President. The President’s Office has announced that the oath-taking ceremony for the four newly recommended ministers has been scheduled for 2:30 PM today. Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended the names today as part of the Cabinet expansion. The new ministers to be appointed are Dr. Sudha Sharma Gautam, Ganapati Lal Shrestha, Khagendra Sunar, and Bablu Gupta. Dr. Sharma Gautam has…

Headline:Basnet: Power Tariff Dispute Cannot Be Resolved Without Providing Bills

After the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) cut power connections over the dispute related to dedicated and trunk line fees, CPN-UML leader Gokul Baskota commented that the dispute cannot be resolved unless billing details are provided. During the Tihar holidays, the NEA disconnected power lines of 6 industries in the first phase and 18 more in the second phase. Baskota said, “Whether Kulman Ghising is the Managing Director or the Energy Minister, the dispute related to electricity consumption bills must be resolved as per the law and the decision of the Tariff Fixation Commission. This is not a matter of giving…

4G Service Expanded in Remote Regions Including Tilicho, Darchula and Bajhang

The expansion of fourth-generation (4G) mobile network services in Nepal’s remote regions has brought significant relief to local communities and travelers. Under the initiative and active leadership of Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel, Nepal Telecom has extended mobile voice and data services to several rural and mountainous areas where communication was limited or non-existent. The service began for the first time at Tilicho Base Camp in Manang on October 17 (Asoj 31), a major milestone welcomed by both local people and visiting trekkers. Minister Kharel said that expanding telecom access to difficult and remote regions has been…

Force Jeep Accident in Arghakhanchi Injures Nine

Arghakhanchi – Nine people were injured in a Force jeep accident in Chhatradev Rural Municipality-5, Dandachaupari of Arghakhanchi district. The jeep (registration number Lu 1 Ja 4352) was traveling from Chhatraganj to Sandhikhark when its brakes reportedly failed, causing the vehicle to crash. There were 15 people on board, out of which nine were injured. According to Diwaz Jisi, Chief of the District Police Office Arghakhanchi, the condition of two of the injured is critical. The seriously injured have been identified as: Bel Bahadur Mukhia (27) – driver, resident of Paanini Rural Municipality-8, Pali Bhoj Raj Bhusal (70) – resident…

First-Ever Successful Ascent of Numbur Himal in Solukhumbu

The 6,958-meter-high Numbur Himal, located in Solududhkunda Municipality-1 of Solukhumbu district, has been successfully climbed for the first time in history. A three-member international expedition team, organized through Seven Summit Treks, reached the summit after 15 hours of continuous climbing, marking a historic achievement. According to Karma Chhiring Sherpa, an employee of Seven Summit Treks, the climbers who successfully summited Numbur Himal are Adam from Poland, Felix from Germany, and Harv from Italy. The mountain, situated above the famous religious lake Dudh Kunda, was opened for climbing only recently by the Department of Tourism following the initiative of Solududhkunda Municipality.…

Home Minister Aryal Urges Responsible Conduct Amid Possible Protests

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has urged all sides to act responsibly in view of the current situation in the country. Speaking after a high-level meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Saturday, he indicated the possibility of upcoming protests and appealed to concerned groups to express their demands in a peaceful and responsible manner. “We have conducted a thorough analysis of the security situation. Information has been received that various groups are preparing for demonstrations. Everyone is free to put forth their political demands responsibly,” said Minister Aryal. He further stated that the government is committed…