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The landslide at Siruwari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 of Myagdi, under the Kaligandaki Corridor’s Beni–Jomsom–Korala road section, has been cleared, allowing two-way traffic to operate again. Because the land from the banks of the Kaligandaki River up to Bhagwati Majhkhark had cracked and slid, the road in the middle used to get blocked during the monsoon. Vehicles would get stuck, and two-way traffic was impossible, causing frequent traffic jams. After the monsoon ended, the Beni–Jomsom–Korala Road Project deployed a dozer and loader from the Department of Roads earlier this week to clear the landslide and widen the road. As a…

UML leader Sherdhan Rai has backed the rising anti-corruption sentiment following the Gen-Z movement and challenged the government to begin an investigation into the assets of all leaders since 2046 BS, starting with UML leaders themselves. He demanded an inquiry into the property of all ministers, lawmakers, and politically appointed leaders from that period. Speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Bhojpur, Rai said that baseless accusations alone cannot fight corruption and that only a factual investigation can ensure accountability. Rai argued that the government-announced House of Representatives election set for Falgun 21 cannot be held under…

Former Finance Minister Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani has said that Nepal’s economy cannot become strong as long as the country’s political sector remains weak. He made these remarks during a discussion program on the current state of Nepal’s economy. Dr. Lohani said it is worrying that the government complains of not having enough funds, yet even the available resources are not being utilized effectively. Expressing deep concern over the lack of investment despite reductions in bank interest rates, he said, “The interest rate has already come down to a single digit. Yet people still complain that it is high. Investors…

Deputy General Secretary of the CPN–UML, Pradeep Gyawali, has said that all political parties and the younger generation must unite to ensure the country’s political stability and development. Speaking at a press conference organized today in Tamghas by the Press Chautari Gulmi chapter, Gyawali said political stability is the first condition for national development. He shared that the UML has launched a campaign to revitalize the party with renewed confidence, strengthen direct communication with the people, understand their sentiments, and systematically transform the party’s organizational structure. On the occasion, he also remarked that the recent “JENJI movement” had been infiltrated,…

Minister for Communication and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel has said that the environment for the elections scheduled for Falgun 21 has already been prepared. In an interview organized on Friday by the South Korea chapter of the Federation of Nepali Journalists during his visit to South Korea, Minister Kharel expressed confidence that the elections would be held on the announced date. “We will hold the elections on Falgun 21; the environment for elections has already been created,” Minister Kharel said. “A secure and fear-free environment has also been ensured. The Nepal Police has new leadership. No political party has said…

There is currently no significant weather system affecting the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon the hilly regions of Koshi Province, Bagmati Province, and Gandaki Province will experience partly cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country will see mostly clear weather. Similarly, tonight the hilly areas of Koshi Province and Gandaki Province will have partly cloudy skies, and the remaining regions are expected to remain mostly clear.

Chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has urged all members to firmly continue the unification process and complete the remaining work without being misled by confusion over the list submitted to the Election Commission for party registration. The Chairperson’s secretariat issued a statement today clarifying that some misunderstanding had arisen regarding the details submitted to the Election Commission for party registration. The secretariat stated:"Due to administrative requirements of the election and time constraints, the list of pre-unification standing committee members was submitted to the Commission. To comply with the legal requirement of including one-third women, 13…

Former minister and leader Ghanashyam Bhusal has stated that KP Sharma Oli, chairman of the CPN-UML, is the only obstacle to the upcoming elections. He said there is no reason to postpone or cancel the House of Representatives election scheduled by the interim government. The interim government has set the election for Falgun 21. Following the dissolution of the government and parliament due to the Janajati (JNG) movement, the interim government led by Sushila Karki was formed. Political parties, however, have expressed that the government has failed to create a conducive environment for the elections scheduled on Falgun 21. While…

Sahidbhoomi Rural Municipality has decided to grant local holidays on Kartik 28, 30, and Mangsir 1. The decision was made during the Executive Committee meeting held on Kartik 27. The holiday on Kartik 28 is in honor of the martyrs of the Chhintang massacre of 2036 BS, while holidays on Kartik 30 and Mangsir 1 coincide with the main festival of the Khalsa region, Wadangmi. A notice signed by Chief Administrative Officer Surya Bahadur Bhandari has been sent to all ward offices, educational institutions, health centers, banks, and organizations. During the Chhintang massacre from Kartik 22 to 29 in 2036…

The government has amended and enforced the National Building Code to ensure earthquake-resistant construction. The previous code contained impractical provisions, lacked alignment with international standards, involved complex design calculations, and increased unnecessary construction costs. These issues have now been addressed through the revised code. The updated National Building Code was published in the Nepal Gazette on Thursday, officially bringing it into implementation. The new code not only guides the construction of buildings but also provides standards for major infrastructure such as hydropower dams, powerhouses, and underground structures like tunnels. Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising described the revised code as a…