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A high-level meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar to analyze the country’s current security situation and determine necessary measures. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangol, and the chiefs of all four security agencies. According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, security officials briefed the leaders on the current situation. After the meeting, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal stated, “We have conducted a detailed analysis of the security situation. We have received information that various groups are preparing for demonstrations. Everyone is free to raise their…

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has disconnected the power lines of 18 more industries that failed to pay electricity charges despite using dedicated feeders and trunk lines. The authority carried out the disconnections on Friday. The industries affected include Himal Iron, Triveni Synthetic Yarn, Cosmos Cement, Panchakanya Steel, Shyam Plastic, Goenka Foods, SR Steel, Panchakanya Plastic, Balwari Automatic Factory, Jagdamba Synthetic, Everest Rolling, Gharana Foods, Vishal Cement, SR Foods, Siddhartha Pet Plast, Butwal Cement, Sona Minerals & Oils, and Nigale Cement. Earlier, on Tuesday, NEA had disconnected power lines of Jagdamba Steel, Reliance Spinning Mills, Shivam Cement, Ghorahi Cement, Arghakhanchi…

A man from Sarlahi was found dead in the Gaushala Market area of Ward No. 5, Gaushala Municipality, Mahottari. Police identified the deceased as Ramanand Baitha, around 30 years old, from Ward No. 9, Haripurwa Municipality, Sarlahi. Locals reported seeing him unconscious in the market and immediately informed the police. Preliminary investigations suggest that Baitha had a history of substance abuse and health issues. However, authorities have stated that the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after a post-mortem examination. DSP Shailendra Kumar Bhatt, spokesperson for the Mahottari District Police Office, confirmed that the deceased’s family has been…

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched the ‘Silver Volunteer Program’ to utilize the knowledge, skills, and expertise of experienced citizens above the age of 45 for societal and urban development. Vivek Bastola, a member of the KMC Urban Planning Commission Secretariat, explained that the program aims to provide opportunities for citizens with extensive professional experience to contribute to the development of society and the nation even after retirement. Bastola said, “Are you 45 years or older? Have you retired from your job or business? If you wish to contribute to society rather than just rest after retirement, come forward and…

Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, known for her efforts to support the poor, preserve traditional crafts, and oversee environmental conservation projects, passed away on Friday at the age of 93. The Royal Household Bureau confirmed that she died at a hospital in Bangkok. She had been suffering from a blood infection since October 17, and despite the efforts of medical teams, her condition did not improve. Due to health issues, she had largely stayed away from public life in recent years. Her husband, former King Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away in October 2016. On the occasion of her 88th birthday, palace-released photographs…

There is currently no significant weather system affecting the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. This afternoon, partly cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly areas of all provinces, while the weather will remain generally clear in the rest of the regions. Light rain or snowfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan areas of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province. Tonight, the weather will remain generally clear across most parts of the country, with partly cloudy skies over the hilly region of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The department stated…

Eight people have died in a jeep accident at Lisne in Bafikot Rural Municipality-7 of Rukum West. The accident occurred on Friday evening when a jeep (Ra 1 Ja 422) traveling from Khalanga, the district headquarters, to Syalakhadi in Aathbiskot Municipality-2 fell off an inner road section. Seven people died on the spot, while one person died while undergoing treatment at District Hospital Salle. According to Hari Prasad Pun, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Rukum West, the deceased have been identified as: Kamala Wali (30), Aathbiskot-2 Tekjung Budha (16), Aathbiskot-2 Dilmaya Budha (15), Aathbiskot-2 Manika Wali (17), Aathbiskot-2…

The Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market Development Committee has fixed wholesale prices of agricultural produce for today (Saturday). The committee reported that prices of items such as beans, eggplant, cabbage, bottle gourd, broccoli and some mushrooms have fallen, while tomatoes and pumpkins have become more expensive. Several items remain traded at yesterday’s rates. Below is the complete wholesale price list published by Kalimati for today. Prices are shown as Minimum, Maximum and Average (all in Rs per unit shown). Full Wholesale Price Table — Kalimati (Today) SNItemUnitMin Price (Rs)Max Price (Rs)Average Price (Rs)1Big Tomato (Nepali)Kg506055.752Big Tomato (Indian)Kg607065.003Small Tomato (Local)Kg223528.404Small Tomato…

Nepal’s national women’s football team suffered a 3–0 defeat against Iran in their first match of the Three Nations Cup held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, India, on Friday. This was their first encounter after six years. The two teams had last met in the 2019 Hero Gold Cup in India, where Nepal had defeated Iran 3–0 with two goals from Sabitra Bhandari and one from Anita Basnet. However, this time Iran took revenge by securing a victory with the same scoreline. With this win, Iran remained unbeaten in the tournament and clinched the title. Earlier, Iran had defeated…

Seven people were killed on the spot in a jeep accident on the inner road section at Lisne in Banfikot Rural Municipality–7 of Rukum West district. The jeep (registration number Ra 1 Ja 422) was traveling from the district headquarters Khalanga to Syalkhadi in Aathbiskot Municipality–2 on Friday evening when it met with the accident. According to Police Inspector Hari Prasad Pun, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Rukum West, seven people died at the scene. Those killed in the accident have been identified as 30-year-old Kamala Wali, 16-year-old Tekjung Budha, 15-year-old Dilmaya Budha, 17-year-old Manika Wali, 18-year-old Sharmila…