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The Tamghas–Simichaur–Rangbas–Khajryang road in Gulmi will be closed for one month due to road upgrading works. The work began today on the section from Maidaan, Resunga Municipality–10 to Jan Pravis, Ward No. 11. According to a public notice issued by the Road Infrastructure Development Office, the road will remain fully closed from Ashoj 24 to Kartik 23. During this period, alternative routes have been suggested: Vehicles traveling from Rangbas to Fedi should use the Maidaan–Harrabot–Sapaundi–Rangbas Fedi road. Vehicles heading towards Ridi–Palpa or Arghakhanchi should use Ghumti–Charpala–Khajryang or Tamghas–Bletexar–Ridi alternative roads. Deepak Khadka, head of the office, stated that the road…

President Ramchandra Poudel is holding discussions today with political parties that will be represented in the dissolved House of Representatives, focusing on the upcoming elections and related matters. This marks the first dialogue between President Poudel and party leaders since the formation of a new government and the dissolution of the House of Representatives following the Gen-Z Movement on Bhadra 23–24, and the election date set for Falgun 21. According to the President’s Office, the discussions will include Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders next in line after the party chairs.

Continuous rainfall and subsequent floods and landslides have caused serious disruptions on several major highways across the country. According to the latest update from Nepal Police, at least six key road sections in Koshi Province and Bagmati Province remain completely blocked. In Koshi Province, four major routes are closed due to continuous rainfall. Sections of the Koshi Highway at Bhotkhola Rural Municipality–4 (Barunkhola section) and Makalu Rural Municipality–3 (Ekuwa section) are fully obstructed. Similarly, in Ilam district, roads under the Mechi Highway, including Ilam Municipality–9 (Rajduwali area), have been shut down due to heavy rain. The Tamor Corridor at Tumbewa…

CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed that the House of Representatives should be reinstated, stating that his party stands in favor of it. Speaking at a program organized by the UML Bhaktapur District Committee in Gundu on Thursday, Oli said he believes the Nepali Congress will also agree on reinstating the House. He further remarked that if the government intends to hold elections, it must first gain the trust of all political parties and ensure everyone’s participation in the process. “At this time, the nation needs unity and stability,” Oli said. “Democratic forces should come…

CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has claimed that social media platforms were not registered in Nepal because the effort was sabotaged from within the country. He made the remarks while addressing a UML event in Bhaktapur on Thursday. “We did not ban social media. For the past one and a half years we have been saying that any business operating in Nepal must register,” Oli said, adding, “People may insult me, but they must not insult my country.” He argued that social media companies doing business in Nepal should be registered and taxed. “Those who earn money by selling vegetables…

According to the Nepal Police, several roads across the country have been blocked due to floods and landslides: Koshi Highway: Road sections in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality–4, Sankhuwasabha (Barun) and Makalu Rural Municipality–1 are completely blocked. Ilam District: Roads along the Mechi Highway, including Ilam Municipality–9 Rajduwali, are fully obstructed. Panchthar District: Namakhola Road in Tumwewa Rural Municipality, part of the Tamor Corridor, is completely closed. Bagmati Province: Pasang Lhamu Road in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality–2, Rasuwa is fully blocked. BP Highway, Kavre District: Roads in Roshi Khola Rural Municipality–11, including Mamtikhola, Dalabesi, Buldhunga, Banjokhet, are completely closed. BP Highway, Sindhuli District:…

Israeli intelligence agencies have reportedly obtained a video of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who was taken hostage in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. The video is expected to be released on Wednesday evening, as reported by local outlets. The Hostage Families Forum announced the discovery on Wednesday morning, according to The Jerusalem Post. Quoting Bipin’s family, the organization said in a statement: “This proof of life obtained from Gaza, which we share with you today, gives us unwavering hope that he is still alive.” Bipin Joshi had arrived in Israel just three weeks before the October 7 massacre as…

Kathmandu — Nepal’s leading business conglomerate, Chaudhary Group (CG), has announced that it will provide employment to one member from each family of those who lost their lives during the Gen-Z movement held on Bhadra 23 and 24. CG Executive Director Nirvana Chaudhary made the announcement through social media, stating that offering jobs to the martyr families is not just a promise but a deep sense of duty and respect. “We will provide employment to one member from each martyr’s family of the Gen-Z movement. This is not merely our promise — it is our profound duty and tribute,” he…

Myagdi — A Bolero jeep met with an accident at Tusarepani in Beni Municipality–9 on Wednesday afternoon. The jeep (registration number Ga 2 Cha 5930), which was coming toward Beni from Raghuganga Rural Municipality–8, veered off the road and fell about 100 meters down. According to Inspector Sagar Paudel of the Myagdi District Police Office, locals and police immediately rescued the injured passengers and took them to the Provincial Hospital in Beni for treatment. He said the vehicle was carrying more passengers than its capacity. There were 15 people on board, both inside and outside the vehicle. The condition of…