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It is now believed that 22 of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are still alive, according to a newly released list that includes Nepali student Bipin Joshi. The Washington Post published the updated list of hostages believed to be alive, confirming Bipin Joshi’s name among them. Earlier, CNN had reported that only 20 hostages were believed to be alive, while the condition of Nepali national Bipin Joshi was listed as unknown.

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising visited Ilam to inspect the areas affected by the floods and landslides of Ashoj 18. Speaking to journalists after crossing Rajduwali in Ilam, Minister Ghising said the government has given top priority to relief and rehabilitation efforts in the district. “The government has already declared Ilam a disaster-affected crisis zone,” he said. “Declaring it a crisis zone means ensuring prompt initiatives to restore basic services such as roads, drinking water, and electricity, and to address the needs of the people.” He added that the assessment of damages is ongoing. “The data collection…

President Ramchandra Paudel fell ill on Saturday morning while holding a discussion with GenZ representatives at Sheetal Niwas. He was immediately taken to the Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center in Maharajgunj for treatment. According to sources from the President’s Office, his condition is reported to be stable.

Aanapahara in Tanahun Earns Rs 6 Million in a Year from Tourism Aanapahara, a major tourist attraction in Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality of Tanahun, has generated Rs 6 million in internal revenue over the past fiscal year. Located on the border of Wards 2 and 4, the site has become a popular destination for domestic tourists. To attract more visitors, the rural municipality has developed a park at Aanapahara. According to Chairperson Shukra Chuman, an entry fee of Rs 50 is charged for locals and Rs 100 for outsiders. The municipality has invested Rs 20 million to construct various infrastructures to…

Defying an order from the Kathmandu District Administration Office, monarchists held a rally in Samakhusi today. During the demonstration, participants chanted slogans such as “Raja Aau, Desh Bachau” (Come back, King, Save the Nation), “Down with the Murderous Government,” “Down with the Republic,” and “Our King, Our Nation — Dearer Than Life.” The protesters shouted slogans for about 20 minutes inside a police cordon at Samakhusi Chowk.

Nepali Congress leader Radha Devi Karn has passed away. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mahendra Narayan Nidhi, former General Secretary of the Nepali Congress. Karn passed away on Ashoj 24 at the age of 81. Issuing a condolence statement today, Krishna Prasad Poudel, Chief Secretary of the Nepali Congress Central Office, expressed deep sorrow over her demise. During the 1990 People’s Movement (Jana Andolan of 2046 BS), Karn actively participated in the movement while her father, Mahendra Narayan Nidhi, was imprisoned in Jaleshwar and her younger brother, former party Vice President Bimalendra Nidhi, was underground. The party…

The Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal has urged the government to pay serious attention to maintaining peace and security in the country. During the all-party meeting called by President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday, JSP Nepal leader Prakash Adhikari warned that the security situation often becomes fragile during elections. He cautioned that the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21 could be even more challenging from a security standpoint. He emphasized that the government must ensure an environment where citizens can cast their votes peacefully and confidently amid the current difficult national circumstances. Adhikari also expressed concern that recent…

CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has said that the government’s decision to dissolve the Land Commission would be a violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution. Posting on Facebook on Saturday, Pokharel stated, “Abolishing the Land Commission is equivalent to denying the constitutional right to land ownership for thousands of landless people, informal settlers, and Dalit communities.” He further remarked that since the current government has accepted the policies, programs, and budget introduced by the previous administration, dissolving the Land Commission formed under those policies is unjustified.

Meeting with GenZ Representatives Postponed After Dispute President Ramchandra Paudel postponed today’s meeting after disputes arose among GenZ representatives regarding participation. Prime Minister Sushila Karki and other leaders were present at the discussion organized at Sheetal Niwas. However, disagreements among the GenZ youth over who should take part in the talks led the President to call off the meeting. When Sudhan Gurung’s group entered Sheetal Niwas for the talks, other GenZ youth who were left outside protested with slogans. Following the dispute, the President’s Secretariat announced that the discussion has been rescheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. President Ramchandra Paudel…

A person was killed and 21 others were injured when a passenger Hiace (registration number Su Pa Pra 01–001 Kha 3956) met with an accident this morning along the Golden Road section of the Bhimdatta Highway in Doti district. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Tek Bahadur Jora of the Attariya Traffic Police Office, the vehicle was traveling from Achham to Dhangadhi when the accident occurred. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Hariya Pariyar of Achham district, who died on the spot. Police said 21 passengers were injured, with the condition of three reported to be critical. The injured…