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Two people were killed and three others injured in a motorcycle collision at Banouli, Khadak Municipality–11, along the Hulaki Road section in Saptari. According to police, a motorcycle (Madhesh Province 01–005 Pa 6832) heading towards Rajbiraj from Bodebarsain collided head-on with another motorcycle (Madhesh Province 2–01–003 Pa 6932) coming from the opposite direction. One of the victims, 28-year-old Chintamani Chaudhary, a resident of Khadak Municipality–10 Belaha, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Chhinnamasta Hospital, Rajbiraj, on Thursday night. Another rider, 27-year-old Sobin Chaudhary, from Surunga Municipality–7, also died during treatment around 11 PM, according to Deputy Superintendent of…

The District Administration Office, Dhanusha has imposed a prohibitory order in Rupaithe, Janakpur, following rising tensions between two communities. According to Chief District Officer Shankar Hari Acharya, the order was enforced after a clash between Hindu and Muslim communities in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City, Ward No. 20, on Saturday. The administration has restricted all forms of gatherings, rallies, sloganeering, meetings, and mass programs within the affected area. The restricted zone covers: East: Road towards Lohana West: Road towards Basahiya North: Baba Petrol Pump Six-Lane South: Ganguli Bridge The tension reportedly escalated during the immersion of a Durga idol, leading to the…

Heavy rainfall since Friday evening has blocked the Narayangadh–Muglin and Muglin–Naubise road sections. According to the District Police Office, Chitwan, landslides occurred at Tuin Khola in Chitwan and Jawang Khola in Dhading, bringing vehicular movement on both roads to a complete halt. Police reported that from 6:00 AM Saturday, major road connections through Chitwan, Dhading, and Tanahun have remained disrupted. Continuous rainfall has caused ongoing rock and mudslides, preventing clearance work from starting. The road blockade has created significant hardship for travelers. In the past as well, frequent landslides have often forced long closures of these vital road sections. Authorities…

Six people who were critically injured in a bus accident in Khairmara, Mahottari, Madhes Province, have been airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment. According to SP Sher Bahadur Adhikari of the Armed Police Force No. 9 Battalion, the injured were taken to Kathmandu because of their critical condition. They were first given preliminary treatment at Shubha Swastik Hospital in Bardibas and then transported by an Armed Police Force ambulance to a helicopter for transfer. The seriously injured include Nirmala Tamang (44), Dirjaman Gole (42), Asmita Gole (16), Sunita Bik (20), Prabhakar Khadka (13), and one other individual. The accident occurred…

Kathmandu – The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a warning of possible sudden flooding in rivers flowing through Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces between Saturday and Monday, urging the public to exercise special caution. According to the department’s notice issued two days earlier, water levels in major rivers including the Koshi, Kamala, Bagmati, and Narayani, along with their tributaries, are expected to rise significantly and may approach danger levels. The statement further mentioned: “Small rivers and streams originating from the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may also experience sudden surges…

Morang – In an effort to manage the heavy passenger rush during the Dashain festival, the District Administration Office (DAO), Morang has announced the temporary suspension of long-distance bus services. Issuing a public notice on Friday, the DAO stated that bus services will remain halted until challenges related to passenger crowd management, security, and ticketing issues are resolved. The suspension particularly affects buses departing from major bus parks in Biratnagar, Rangeli, Belbari, and Pathari-Shanishchare, which usually travel along the East-West Highway to various destinations across the country. The administration assured that passengers who have already purchased advance tickets for Dashain…

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has urged the public to remain alert and adopt precautionary measures as heavy rainfall is expected between October 3–6 (Ashoj 17–20), which may trigger disasters such as floods, landslides, and soil erosion in vulnerable areas. The DAO has requested people to avoid long-distance travel unless absolutely necessary during this period. It has further advised travelers entering or leaving Kathmandu not to travel at night for safety reasons. In case of disasters, the administration has also made emergency contact numbers available for immediate rescue, assistance, and relief.

With high demand for air tickets during the festive season, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has announced the official domestic airfare rates, keeping in mind the possibility of airlines charging higher prices. The authority has warned airline companies and concerned stakeholders not to charge passengers more than the government-approved fares, and any violation may lead to strict action. According to the fares released by CAAN, the highest airfare is for Kathmandu–Dhangadhi at NPR 17,579, while the lowest is for Kathmandu–Simara at NPR 3,978. Domestic Airfare List (Kathmandu to Various Destinations) DestinationFare (NPR)Kathmandu – Simara3,978Kathmandu – Bharatpur4,643Kathmandu – Janakpur5,470Kathmandu…

Bardibas-10, Khayarmara – A passenger bus accident this morning claimed the lives of two people and left 26 others injured, including 13 women. The injured have been admitted to Shubha Swastik Hospital in Bardibas. According to hospital doctors, the condition of six injured passengers is critical. District Traffic Chief Laxmiraj Joshi informed that 65-year-old pedestrian Chulhai Chaudhary of Khayarmara-10 died on the spot after being struck by the bus. Similarly, 10-year-old Pramis Khadka of Ishwarpur-12, who was on board the bus, died while undergoing treatment at Shubha Swastik Hospital. Hospital Director Pradeep Karki said that the boy sustained a severe…

The District Administration Office, Makwanpur, has imposed a ban on night-time vehicular movement along the historic Tribhuvan Highway, which connects Kathmandu to the federal capital, and the shorter Kanti Lok Path. Issuing a notice on Thursday evening, the administration announced that the restriction will remain in effect from Ashwin 17 to Ashwin 20. According to the notice issued by Chief District Officer (CDO) Skim Shrestha, vehicular movement on Kanti Lok Path is prohibited from 4 PM to 6 AM, while the section of the Tribhuvan Highway between Bhaise and Kathmandu will remain closed from 5 PM to 6 AM. The…