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The Narayangadh–Muglin road section, which had been blocked since last Friday evening due to a landslide at Tuiyn Khola, has fully reopened for traffic as of 5:30 p.m. today. According to Narayan Lamichhane, Chief of the Chitwan Division Road Office, the road was briefly opened one-way yesterday evening but was closed again overnight. This morning it resumed one-way operations before being completely closed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for final clearance work. Authorities have warned that the risk of further landslides remains and have urged drivers and passengers to exercise caution while traveling along the route.

At least 31 passengers were injured in a road accident on Monday afternoon when a passenger bus and a truck collided along the Bastipur section of the East–West Highway in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City–19, Makwanpur. According to DSP Shyamu Aryal of the District Police Office, Makwanpur, the incident occurred when a bus (Na 6 Kha 2119) traveling from Chitwan to Birgunj suffered a tire burst, causing the driver to lose control. The bus then crashed into a freight truck (Na 6 Kha 8180) heading from Hetauda toward Chitwan. The impact caused the truck to veer out of control and hit an…

Nexgen Management & Equity Solutions Ltd. has successfully concluded its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Ashwin 3 at Hotel Alo Pagoda under the chairmanship of Chairman Devendra Pratap Shah. The AGM approved a proposal to amend the company’s objectives and to issue shares to the general public. Managing Director Ramesh Kumar Bhattarai welcomed shareholders and guests and explained the need to change the company’s objectives and issue public shares. Chairman Shah highlighted the company’s past performance, current status, and future strategies, while Director Ajay Kumar Mishra gave a presentation on investment risks and the benefits of timely investments. Founding…

In the last five days, a total of 189,218 passengers have left the federal capital, Kathmandu, to celebrate upcoming festivals. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, from Asoj 1 to Asoj 5, 189,218 travelers departed the Valley on 29,360 public vehicles. Deputy Superintendent of Police Lokendra Singh Guru said that people who had come to Kathmandu from various parts of the country for study, business, and employment have started returning home to celebrate Dashain. Passengers left the Valley through major exit points including Thankot, Sanga, Dakshinkali, and Balaju. Daily departure figures were recorded as follows: Asoj 1: 34,556…

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) has begun an inquiry into the burnt banknotes reportedly discovered at the residences of senior political leaders during the recent Gen-Z protests. Officials have collected samples of the charred currency for examination. According to the department, samples have been taken from the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, and former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka. Investigators collected fragments of burnt notes and ash from Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha, Dahal’s residence in Khumlatar, and Khadka’s house. The team prepared official reports on the evidence while…

With the increase in passenger numbers during Dashain, as people return home or travel for other purposes, the Nepal Transport Independent Workers’ Organization has requested all transport workers nationwide to avoid charging fares higher than the official rates and to ensure smooth service for passengers. The government has opened route permits across the country until Asoj 22, starting from the first day of Dashain, Ghatasthapana. According to Chairperson Bhimjwala Rai, complaints have often arisen in previous years regarding overcharging and poor service during festivals. To prevent such grievances, he appealed to workers not to collect fares above the official rates.…

Pokhara police have arrested three individuals for selling water in place of cooking oil. The incident took place at Himshree Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Industrial Area-10, Pokhara Metropolitan City, where the suspects diverted palm oil (used in food production) and sold water instead. The arrested include 35-year-old Kaviraj Gautam, 49-year-old Chhavinath “Shambhu” Gautam, and 37-year-old Buddhibahadur Lama from Simra Sub-Metropolitan City-22, Amlekhganj, Bara. Instead of delivering oil purchased from CG Oil & Derivatives Pvt. Ltd., they replaced it with water. The truck (NA 5 Kha 7708) used for transportation was found with water stored in jerricans to match the weight…

The government has extended the deadline for renewing social security cards. Previously, cardholders were required to complete the renewal by the end of Bhadra (mid-September), but the period has now been revised to the end of Asoj (mid-October). This provision has been introduced through the Social Security (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2082. The amended regulations have already been published in the official gazette. According to the notice published in the gazette, “In Subrule (1) of Rule 9 of the Social Security Regulations, 2076, the words ‘by the end of Bhadra’ have been replaced with ‘by the end of Asoj.’”

The Muglin–Narayangadh road section has resumed one-way traffic from 5 AM today after being closed overnight due to continuous landslides. Authorities had banned vehicle movement from 9 PM last night until 5 AM this morning as landslides at Tuiun Khola in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-6 showed no sign of stopping. The road had initially reopened for one-way traffic late Sunday afternoon after being blocked since Friday evening, but a fresh landslide at 8 PM Sunday forced another temporary shutdown. According to Inspector Pratik Singh of the Muglin Area Police Office, debris was cleared during the night to allow limited movement. Due…

Starting today, the government has opened route permits for all public passenger vehicles across Nepal to ensure smooth transportation during the upcoming festival season. According to Vijay Bahadur Swar, President of the National Federation of Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs, public transport vehicles can now operate on their chosen routes without obtaining a specific route permit until the end of the festive travel period. However, vehicles that are restricted on certain roads due to their size or the nature of the route will still face existing bans. The temporary relaxation of route permits will remain in effect until Ashoj 22 (October 8).…