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Traffic along the Narayangadh–Muglin road section remains completely halted as authorities work to clear a massive landslide at Tuin Khola in Chitwan. According to the Bharatpur Road Division, a large landslide occurred at around 4:50 PM on Tuesday, and additional debris continues to fall from above. Due to the risk of further landslides, it is expected to take the entire day to remove the blockage. Travelers are urged to use alternative routes until the road is safe. For updates and assistance, the following officials can be contacted: Chitwan District Police Office (DSP Rabindra Khanal): 9855013999 Chitwan District Administration Office (Madan…

The Muglin–Narayanghat section of the highway has been blocked once again after a massive dry landslide struck near Tuiun Khola in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality–5, Chitwan, at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Earlier in the afternoon around 1 p.m., the road had been partially reopened for one-way traffic after clearing a previous slide. However, another landslide around 9 p.m. again forced a complete shutdown. According to the Bharatpur Road Division, the continuous sliding of dry debris has prevented the immediate use of machinery to clear the site. Tuiun Khola has recently become a “hotspot” for frequent landslides, with disruptions ongoing since…

The Prithvi Highway has reopened for two-way traffic after being blocked by a dry landslide at Jwankhola in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–10 on Monday night around 10 p.m. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bheshraj Rijal of the Dhading District Police Office, the landslide was cleared to resume traffic. He cautioned, however, that the risk has not yet been fully mitigated, as debris continues to slide while bulldozers work to clear the area. Vehicles stranded during the blockage have resumed their journeys, but heavy traffic in the area has resulted in congestion. (RSS)

Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising held a courtesy meeting with UK Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn at the ministry in Singha Durbar. During the meeting, Ambassador Fenn congratulated the newly appointed minister and wished him a successful tenure. The discussions focused on the long-standing Nepal–UK friendship, British support in the energy sector, investment opportunities in infrastructure development, measures to mitigate climate change, and areas of future cooperation. Minister Ghising outlined the priorities of the government formed after the Gen-Z movement, highlighting reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, holding general elections, and ensuring good governance as key goals. He praised…

The body of a 17-year-old boy, Abhishek Mahato, who was abducted from Dangraha in Golbazar Municipality–13, was found this morning. The police reported that his body was discovered about 100 meters east of his home in a mango orchard. Abhishek had gone out for a walk near a local square after having dinner while driving his own tractor on Sunday night. He did not return home afterward. Despite searching the village and nearby areas throughout the night, his family could not locate him. On Monday morning, the Mahato family received a message via the IME mobile app demanding a ransom…

Tank Prasad (TP) Sharma Timalsina, former mayor of Namobuddha Municipality, passed away this morning. His nephew, Prakash Timalsina, confirmed that Timalsina died while undergoing treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital. The 67-year-old Timalsina, from Namobuddha–2, was elected mayor in the 2017 local elections. He had been seriously injured on Shrawan 10 in a traffic accident on the BP Highway at the 20-kilometer mark, while traveling toward Kathmandu on a scooter driven by his son, Kishor. He had been receiving treatment in the hospital’s intensive care unit. Timalsina is survived by his wife and two sons.

A landslide at Jawang Khola in Ward No. 10, Benighat-Rorang Rural Municipality, Dhading has completely blocked the Prithvi Highway. The landslide, which began last night, had already covered around 80% of the road. Around 5:30 AM, a large rock along with part of the hill collapsed, resulting in a full closure of the highway. Currently, three machines are being used to clear the debris, but cracks in the upper section pose a high risk of further landslides. Dhading Police Chief SP Bhesraj Rizal estimated that clearing the road will take at least five hours or more. Meanwhile, a landslide at…

In Surunga Municipality, Saptari, two young girls tragically drowned in a pond. The incident occurred in Ward No. 2, where the victims, residents of Hardiya, had gone to bathe in the pond. According to the District Police Office, Saptari, 7-year-old Sustika Chaudhary, daughter of Surendra Chaudhary, and 11-year-old Aashki Chaudhary, daughter of Keshar Chaudhary, drowned while bathing. Another girl, 8-year-old Priyanshu Chaudhary, also present at the pond, survived and informed locals about the accident. The community immediately launched a search and rescued the two girls from the water. Priyanshu remained safe, and further investigations into the incident are ongoing, police…

A dry landslide at Jawang Khola in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10, Dhading, has completely obstructed traffic on the Muglin–Kathmandu section of the Prithvi Highway. According to the District Police Office, Dhading, the landslide—which occurred late last night—initially allowed for one-way traffic after partial clearance, but a subsequent larger slide forced a full closure of the road. Continuous rockfall has prevented immediate clearance efforts. Vehicles and passengers traveling into and out of the Kathmandu Valley are stranded on both sides of the highway. Police have urged travelers and drivers to remain at safe locations, follow lane discipline, and wait patiently until…