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The meeting of the House of Representatives under the Federal Parliament has commenced. In the meeting, Speaker Devraj Ghimire will present the proposal — “Let the Information Technology and Cyber Security Bill, 2082 be considered” — for a decision. Similarly, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal will move forward the proposal — “Let the Ship Operation and Management Bill, 2081, originating in the National Assembly, be sent to the concerned committee for clause-by-clause discussion” — for approval. https://youtu.be/SALXHrWZlpA

The Jayaprithvi Highway has reopened after 13 hours of closure. A landslide at Bhanjyang in Surmaya Rural Municipality–7, Baitadi, had blocked the Khodpe–Bajhang section of the road. According to Baitadi Police Inspector Balram Pandey, the debris was cleared with the help of a JCB, allowing traffic to resume a short while ago. Continuous rainfall had delayed the clearance work. With the reopening, stranded passengers have now continued toward their respective destinations.

With the activation of a nationwide rain-bearing system, heavy rainfall is occurring in many areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The department stated that the rain-bearing system, which became active from the east last night and has been spreading, is expected to bring continuous heavy rain to many parts of the country tonight. Tonight, there is a possibility of continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, as well as in one or two locations in the Tarai areas of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces. Similarly, the department has projected heavy rainfall in the hilly regions…

In Sunsari’s Duhabi Municipality–4, a contractor and a worker were found dead inside the safety tank of an under-construction building. The deceased have been identified as 50-year-old Shyam Bahadur Tamang from Duhabi–2 and 32-year-old Ramesh Rai. Tamang had taken the contract for the house construction, while Rai was a laborer, according to Yograj Khatiwada, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Sunsari. The bodies were discovered around 10:00 a.m. today in the tank of Chandrika Rauniyar’s under-construction house near Shiv Mandir Chowk. Locals alerted the police, and a team from the Duhabi Police Station immediately reached the site. For further investigation…

A dry landslide has blocked the Kalakhola section of the Baglung-Baleva road under the Kaligandaki Corridor. The massive landslide, which included rocks, has also obstructed the Baglung-Kushmishera road that connects Baglung Bazaar to the southern region. Due to the corridor blockage, all vehicles traveling westward from Baglung through Gulmi, Syangja, Palpa, and Rupandehi have been unable to proceed. Similarly, vehicles heading north toward Mustang are also stuck on the road, according to police reports. Goods trucks coming from Bhairahawa are also halted at Kalakhola. District Traffic Police Chief Gangaram Bik stated that continuous landslides are making it difficult to clear…

The Chhusang section of the Jomsom–Korala road under the Waragung–Muktichhetra area has been completely blocked since Wednesday morning due to a landslide mixed with mud. According to Police Inspector Bikash Kshetri of the District Police Office, a police team has been deployed in coordination with the Road Department to clear the debris.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in Koshi and Madhesh provinces this afternoon, with continuous downpours expected for 10 to 12 hours. There is also a possibility of brief heavy rain in Kathmandu tomorrow morning. After that, the rain-causing system is expected to move westward, bringing heavy rainfall to western Nepal tomorrow night. Alongside the rains, there is a risk of floods and landslides in the southern parts of Koshi, Madhesh, and Lumbini provinces, as well as other affected regions.

International Youth Day 2025 Celebrated Worldwide International Youth Day is being celebrated across the globe today with various programs and activities. Observed annually on August 12, the day highlights the vital role of youth in the development of individuals, families, communities, nations, and the world at large. This year, International Youth Day 2025 is being marked under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond.” The occasion aims to showcase innovative approaches and potential changes that can further enhance youth participation in leading the international community toward a positive direction.

The Tribhuvan International Airport Office of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has announced that it will stop issuing visitor passes for the international terminal building. According to Airport General Manager Hansraj Pandey, the decision was made following complaints that visitor passes were being issued based on personal connections, leaving those without access unable to obtain them. He stated, “As per the decision of the Tribhuvan International Airport Facility Committee, the distribution of visitor passes through the International Terminal Duty Office, which had been in place until now, will be discontinued from Shrawan 27.” In a public notice, the airport…