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The identities of two women found dead at separate locations in Tanahun remain unknown. On Bhadra 25, a body was recovered from the banks of the Seti River at Bisa Ghare, Deuralinagar, Byas Municipality–3, and on Bhadra 23, another woman was found under the concrete bridge along the Dihi–Rani road over the Buldi stream at Byas Municipality–1, Talghare, according to police. District Police Office Tanahun spokesperson Ashok Thapa said the names, surnames, and places of origin of the deceased women have not yet been identified. The woman found in Deuralinagar is estimated to be around 55–60 years old, about 4…

The death toll from the Gen Z protests in Kathmandu has risen to 34, according to the Ministry of Health. A total of 1,368 people have been injured across the country, with 321 still undergoing treatment in various hospitals. Meanwhile, 949 have already been discharged after receiving medical care. Hospital-wise fatalities include: 6 at Civil Hospital, Kathmandu 8 at the National Trauma Center 5 at Bheri Hospital 3 each at Everest and Frontline Hospitals 1–2 deaths reported at other hospitals The casualties occurred after protesters broke through barricades near the Parliament building in New Baneshwar, triggering clashes with police. Security…

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has resumed normal flight operations. According to Airport General Manager Hanshraj Pandey, flights have been operating regularly since Wednesday evening. “Domestic and international flights are running normally, as in previous days. Coordination with security agencies has been ensured to facilitate passenger movement,” he said. The airport clarified that it cannot accommodate additional flights beyond the current schedule and operations will continue at the previous capacity. Due to the ongoing curfew in the Kathmandu Valley, passengers are being allowed to travel based on valid identification documents. The Nepal Tourism Board has arranged shuttle buses to transport foreign…

Three prisoners were killed on Thursday morning after the Nepali Army opened fire to control an attempted jailbreak at Ramechhap District Prison. According to officials, inmates broke through the inner prison gate and were attempting to force open the outer gate when security forces fired shots to bring the situation under control. Deaths & Injuries: 3 inmates died after being taken to Ramechhap Hospital. 13 others sustained gunshot injuries, said Chief District Officer (CDO) Shyam Krishna Thapa. Local residents of Ramechhap Bazaar reported hearing gunfire from inside the prison premises in the early morning. The injured prisoners are currently receiving…

The District Security Committee, Chitwan has requested prisoners who escaped from Bharatpur District Jail to come into contact with the administration. On Wednesday evening, Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal, on behalf of the security committee, issued a notice urging the escaped inmates — who broke open the gate of the district prison on Wednesday morning — to surrender voluntarily. In the notice, Aryal stated that prisoners would not be treated differently just because they left the prison, but warned that those failing to come forward would be arrested and brought back. According to the committee, around 750 inmates left the…

After Gen Z protesters set fire to the main administrative complex at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, most of the physical infrastructure was damaged. However, the digital records of government bodies housed inside were largely unaffected, according to Manish Bhattarai, head of the Integrated Data Management Center (IDMC). Bhattarai explained that IDMC’s disaster recovery (DR) office in Hetauda, established to safeguard government data, remains fully secure. He dismissed rumors that the DR office in Hetauda had been torched and that all government data had collapsed, calling them baseless. He added that while almost all government bodies and offices under IDMC have…

The Nepal Army has issued a nationwide curfew, effective until 5 PM on Wednesday, according to the Directorate of Military Public Relations and Information. Assistant Spokesperson Rathi Rajaram Basnet stated that the curfew will be reimposed tomorrow, the 26th, from 6 AM to 6 PM. During the curfew, the public is urged to stay indoors except for essential work to support security operations. Basnet confirmed that vehicles for ambulances, hearses, fire brigades, healthcare workers, and security personnel will be allowed to operate during the curfew. Authorities are coordinating with relevant stakeholders to address post-protest situations and resolve arising issues. The…

Daily life in the Kathmandu Valley is gradually returning to normal following the deployment of the Nepal Army and other security forces to maintain law and order. The Army has urged the public to remain indoors except for essential work and to immediately inform security personnel if they notice any suspicious or disruptive activity. Security forces have been stationed at social, cultural, religious sites, as well as around private property to prevent further incidents. Streets across the valley are heavily guarded by security personnel, though public movement and vehicular traffic remain limited. Security forces are also working to extinguish fires…

Tribhuvan International Airport will remain closed until 12 noon on Wednesday due to ongoing Gen Z protests. The airport had already been shut down from 2:30 PM Tuesday until 1 AM Wednesday. Buddha Air, the leading domestic airline, issued a notice stating that flights cannot be operated until midday Wednesday, apologizing to passengers for the inconvenience caused. The airline further informed that due to the national situation, flights to various domestic destinations have been disrupted. Passengers who purchased tickets but could not travel will receive a full refund.

The District Administration Office, Kaski, has imposed an indefinite prohibitory order in Pokhara. Chief District Officer Rudradevi Sharma announced that the order will take effect from 8 AM today in areas surrounding Shahid Chowk and the Gandaki Provincial Assembly. During the prohibitory period, activities such as hunger strikes, sit-ins, encirclements, rallies, demonstrations, and public gatherings will not be allowed. The administration has warned that anyone violating the order will face action in accordance with prevailing laws.