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A passenger bus traveling in Rautahat caught fire on Wednesday morning. The incident took place near Paschim Lachka of Chandrapur Municipality-4 along the East-West Highway at around 7:15 AM. The bus, with registration number Bagmati Province-2-03-001 Kha 5555, suddenly caught fire while it was moving, police said. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Raju Karki of the Rautahat District Police Office, the bus was en route from Kathmandu to Chandrapur carrying passengers returning home to celebrate Tihar. Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the battery wire. After receiving information about the incident,…

The CPN-UML has made public its stance presented during Tuesday’s discussions between Prime Minister Sushila Karki and various political parties. Through social media, UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel shared the party’s 10-point position regarding the country’s latest political situation, the incidents of September 8 and 9 (23rd and 24th of Bhadra), government formation, and the upcoming elections. According to Pokharel, the UML has emphasized that democracy is a way of life and periodic elections are essential to keep it alive. The party has expressed commitment to finding a solution through elections in a fear-free environment and political cooperation. Reiterating that…

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has pledged to initiate the process of incorporating the Nepal Sambat calendar on Nepali currency notes. Addressing a program held in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, on Wednesday on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1146, Prime Minister Karki said that the process would move forward in consultation with the concerned authorities. “I express my commitment to proceed with the process of including Nepal Sambat on banknotes issued by Nepal Rastra Bank after holding consultations with the relevant stakeholders,” she said. Nepal Sambat was introduced 1,146 years ago during the reign of King Raghavdev when Shankhadhar Sakhwa freed citizens…

Former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stressed that elections must be held within the stipulated time. Speaking to journalists in Janakpur, he said that the government should take the issue seriously and create an environment conducive to conducting the elections. Prachanda, who is also the coordinator of the CPN (Maoist Centre), said that although the dialogue held by the government with parliamentary parties yesterday indicated that the government is gradually becoming serious about the elections, the necessary environment has still not been created. He recalled that the Maoist Centre was the first party to decide that the interim…

Four people were injured in a jeep accident at Bhimeshwar Municipality–9, Syasi of Dolakha district. According to police, one of the injured is in critical condition. The accident occurred when a jeep with registration number Ga 2 Cha 3400 suffered brake failure and crashed into a roadside wall. There were seven people aboard the vehicle at the time of the accident. According to Inspector Shreeram Timalsina, the Information Officer at the Dolakha District Police Office, the injured have been identified as: Goma Bhujel (40) of Syasi Mahendra Bahadur Shrestha (52) Krishna Kumari Shrestha (52) Ganga Kumari Shrestha (48) Police said…

The funeral procession of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali citizen killed in Israel, has begun. The procession started a short while ago from Bhasi in Bhimdutta Municipality. Three representatives, including the Israeli Ambassador to Nepal, are participating in the funeral procession. Joshi will be cremated with national honors according to Hindu religious traditions at Bhujela Ghat on the banks of the Mahakali River. According to Kanchanpur Police spokesperson DSP Sagar Bohara, the Armed Police Force will present a guard of honor to pay tribute to Joshi. Joshi had gone to Israel for his studies and was taken hostage during the Hamas…

Two young men lost their lives in a scooter accident near Bharatpur Airport in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-10, Chitwan, on Monday night. According to police, the incident occurred due to overspeeding, which caused the scooter to lose control and overturn on the road. The scooter (Ba. Pra. 06-003 Pa 0692) met with the accident at around 2:00 AM. The victims, 25-year-old Sandeep Ghimire of Bharatpur-21 and 28-year-old Kushal Aryal, sustained serious injuries in the crash. They were immediately taken to Bharatpur Hospital for treatment, but doctors declared them dead at 2:35 AM. Police suspect that the rider lost control of the…

The funeral of Bipin Joshi from Kanchanpur, who died during the Israel–Hamas war, will be held today with national honors. His final rites are scheduled this morning at Bhujela Ghat on the banks of the Mahakali River. According to DSP Sagar Bohara, spokesperson of the District Police Office, Joshi’s funeral will be performed according to religious traditions with national honor. The Armed Police Force will offer a ceremonial salute in his respect. Joshi was taken hostage during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, amid the Israel–Hamas conflict. He had gone to Israel for study purposes. His body was brought…

The body of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who was killed while being held hostage by Hamas, has been taken to Dhangadhi. His body was brought to Tribhuvan International Airport today via a Fly Dubai flight. During a special ceremony at the airport, Prime Minister Sushila Karki, ministers, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other high-ranking dignitaries paid tribute to Joshi. Immediately after the ceremony, his body was airlifted to Dhangadhi by a Nepal Army Skytruck aircraft. From there, a local unit of the Nepal Army will transport the body to his home in Bhimdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur. His final…

The body of Nepali student Bipin Joshi, who was killed in a Hamas attack in Israel, has been brought to Kathmandu. The aircraft carrying his body landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 2:30 PM on Monday. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and senior government officials are scheduled to pay tribute at the airport. Energy Minister Kulman Ghising and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already arrived at the airport. After completing necessary formalities at the airport, Joshi’s body will be taken to his home district, Kanchanpur, today. His final rites will be performed in Bhimdatta Municipality…