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Indra Bahadur Baniya is set to be appointed as the Chief Minister of Bagmati Province. Baniya had submitted his claim for the position on Monday after being elected as the parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Congress. Province Head Deepak Prasad Devkota is preparing to appoint Baniya as Chief Minister later today. According to a close source, if appointed, Baniya will take the oath of office at 4 PM this afternoon.

Baglung, Aug 5: A landslide at Tarakhase in Kathekhola Rural Municipality–6 has blocked the Mid-Hill Highway, a national pride project, since last night. As a result, both long- and short-distance vehicular movement has come to a halt. According to Inspector Keshav Thapa of the Baglung District Police Office, the landslide, which included mud and debris, has disrupted transportation from western Baglung, Rolpa, Rukum, Jajarkot, Dolpa, and Gulmi toward Pokhara, Kathmandu, and other destinations. “We received a call last night after the landslide blocked the road,” said Inspector Thapa. “A police team was immediately dispatched, but the road could not be…

Kathmandu, Aug 5: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has recommended promotions for 77 officers based on seniority, performance evaluations, and professional competence. According to APF DSP and spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, six officers have been recommended for promotion to the post of Senior Superintendent of Armed Police (SSP), 22 to Superintendent of Armed Police (SP), one to Technical Superintendent of Armed Police, and 48 to Deputy Superintendent of Armed Police (DSP). The recommendations were made on Monday. Thapa stated that the promotion process prioritized seniority, professional ability, and work performance. He expressed confidence that the promotions will enhance both organizational…

Udayapur, Aug 5: Continuous rainfall for the past three days has caused a sharp rise in water levels of the Saptakoshi River, placing several areas of Belka Municipality in Udayapur at high risk of flooding. Wards 2, 3, 6, 8, and 9 — especially the riverside villages — are facing increased threats of inundation and riverbank erosion, according to Belka Municipality Deputy Mayor Jira Rai. Following the rise in water levels, Chief District Officer (CDO) Prem Prasad Luintel, along with a security team, conducted an on-site inspection of the vulnerable areas, the District Administration Office confirmed. CDO Luintel stated that…

Syangja, Aug 5: The Syangja–Parbat road section remains obstructed for over 24 hours after a landslide struck Dumrebhanjyang in Waling Municipality–14 on Monday morning. Continuous rainfall over the past three days triggered multiple landslides, severely affecting road connectivity. According to Ward Chairperson Bodhraj Kunwar (Raju), clearing efforts on Monday were hindered by massive debris. With rainfall subsiding today, work to resume road access has started. The blockage has stranded travelers, particularly those heading towards Parbat’s southern regions like Pakuwa and Byadi via Waling. Most rural roads in Syangja have been disrupted by the relentless downpour. Syangja’s Acting Chief District Officer…

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to organize the 'Future Leaders Summit 2025' to mark International Youth Day. The summit, scheduled for the 27th of Shrawan — which coincides with International Youth Day — is being organized by the party’s Youth and Sports Department. According to RSP, the summit aims to empower youth in social, political, and economic spheres, promote skill development, enhance digital access and literacy, and raise awareness about mental health. Youth representatives from all 77 districts will participate in the event. The program will take place at Maxims Events, located in Kupondole Heights, Lalitpur.