News

The Road Division Office has reported difficulties in clearing the landslide due to the continuous falling of rocks, which has hindered efforts to reopen the road. Heavy equipment, including loaders and excavators, has been deployed from both sides of the blockage—loaders and an excavator from the Narayangadh side, and two loaders and one excavator from the Muglin side—to remove the debris. Officials stated that if the rockfall stops, there is a possibility of clearing the landslide and resuming vehicle movement by this evening. The landslide began around 6:30 PM on Friday, completely blocking the road section.

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has strongly condemned the incident in which CPN-UML leader Mahesh Basnet and his aides allegedly issued threats against journalist Tekman Shakya. In its statement, the FNJ denounced the act as a serious assault on press freedom and urged authorities to immediately investigate the case and take legal action against those responsible. The federation also called on political leaders to respect journalists’ right to work without fear and to refrain from any behavior that intimidates or undermines the free press.

Thukten Palwar Tamang, a resident of Khagalgaun-3, Namkha Rural Municipality, Humla, has been missing for 11 days after participating in a Gen-Z protest in Kathmandu. Thukten, who currently lives in Tinchuli, Kathmandu, has not been in contact since the demonstration. According to his father, Tsi Chhiring, Thukten returned home on Bhadra 23 after joining the protest. However, on Bhadra 24, after finishing his morning shift at work in a hotel, he returned to his room at 2 PM and went back out to participate in the protest. Since then, he has not returned. Despite 11 days of search across different…

After the Jenji generation movement on Bhadra 23–24 caused widespread damage to the central, provincial, and most district offices of the Nepali Congress, debates over leadership transition have intensified within the party. In this context, Nepali Congress leader and former minister Ramesh Rizal stated that the party will move forward based on the decisions of its Executive Committee. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters in Sanepa, Rizal said that a meeting of the Executive Committee would soon be held to decide whether to hold a special general convention. He condemned the attacks on the structures of a progressive and…

Nepal Police has reported road obstructions at multiple locations across the country. According to police, seven locations are completely blocked while seven others are partially (one-way) obstructed. In Sankhuwasabha, the Koshi Highway is fully blocked at Bhotkhola Rural Municipality–4 and Makalu Rural Municipality–3. In Udayapur, the Siddhicharan Highway is completely obstructed at Katari–8. In Rasuwa, the bridge connecting the Nepal–China border at Gosainkunda–2 is fully blocked. Likewise, two locations in Sindhupalchok along the Araniko Highway and one location in Chitwan along the Narayangadh–Muglin Road Section are also fully closed. Police have urged travelers to remain cautious and seek updated traffic…

Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has urged all patriotic citizens to unite in defense of the nation’s sovereignty and independence, warning that the country is facing a serious crisis. Addressing a virtual meeting of the Janapragatishil Manch Asia Regional Committee on the occasion of Constitution Day, Prachanda claimed that strategic attempts are being made to weaken Nepal. He stressed that national unity is essential to confront the grave challenges ahead. Highlighting the role of the decade-long People’s War in drafting Nepal’s constitution, he said, “The dream of writing a constitution through an elected Constituent Assembly,…

The monsoon trough is currently positioned south of its average location in the west and near its normal position in the east.According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, this afternoon the weather will remain generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki Provinces, and the remaining hilly regions, while the rest of the Tarai will experience partly cloudy conditions.Moderate rainfall is likely at a few places in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces, at isolated places in Madhesh and Gandaki Provinces, and at one or two locations in the remaining parts of the country. Tonight, skies will remain generally cloudy in Koshi,…

The Muglin–Narayangadh highway remains obstructed and is expected to stay closed for at least four more hours as continuous landslides near the Tuiun Khola bridge hinder clearance work, according to the Bharatpur Road Division. The road has been blocked since around 6:30 p.m. yesterday when a major landslide occurred, followed by persistent smaller slides throughout the night. Another large landslide struck at 7:40 a.m. today, further complicating efforts to reopen the route. Three loaders and one excavator have been deployed from both sides to remove the debris, while another excavator is on its way from the Muglin side. “Rocks are…

A massive landslide has struck the Tuin Khola area of the Narayangadh–Muglin road section, covering about 100 meters of the highway. The landslide began around 6 PM on Friday evening and continued throughout the night, repeatedly depositing debris on the roadway. According to Narayan Lamichhane, Chief of the Chitwan Division Road Office, the slide originated from a height of roughly 100 meters. Continuous rockfall made it impossible to clear the debris overnight. With daylight on Saturday morning, clearance work has begun using loaders from both sides of the blockage, and an excavator from Seti Dobhan camp has also been dispatched.…

Targeting the upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals, tourist buses have opened advance ticket bookings for passengers traveling to major tourist destinations. The initiative was launched by the Tourist Bus Association of Nepal (TBAN) to ensure safe and reliable travel for both domestic and international tourists. TBAN President Bhisma Nyaupane stated that advance booking has been made available for popular routes such as Kathmandu–Pokhara and Kathmandu–Sauraha. Tickets can be purchased online via platforms like Khalti and eSewa. Currently, more than 200 buses operate daily from Kathmandu’s Sorhakhutte road to various tourist destinations across Nepal. Meanwhile, air travel demand is also…