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Energy Minister Kulman Ghising has objected to information and reports circulating on social media and various media outlets linking his name with the Ujyaalo Nepal Party and its chairman. In a statement issued through social media, Ghising clarified that he has no involvement with the party. “There has been no discussion regarding my affiliation with the party as mentioned in the news and information,” he said. “I also want to make it clear that I did not participate in any Zoom meeting, as has been publicized.” He further accused certain individuals of deliberately spreading false and baseless information to link…

Six people who were critically injured in a bus accident in Khairmara, Mahottari, Madhes Province, have been airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment. According to SP Sher Bahadur Adhikari of the Armed Police Force No. 9 Battalion, the injured were taken to Kathmandu because of their critical condition. They were first given preliminary treatment at Shubha Swastik Hospital in Bardibas and then transported by an Armed Police Force ambulance to a helicopter for transfer. The seriously injured include Nirmala Tamang (44), Dirjaman Gole (42), Asmita Gole (16), Sunita Bik (20), Prabhakar Khadka (13), and one other individual. The accident occurred…

Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal has urged the private sector to stay prepared with rescue and relief materials in light of forecasts of moderate to heavy rainfall. He emphasized that the role of non-governmental actors would be crucial in minimizing loss of life and property. During a virtual disaster dialogue, Dangal informed that strict measures and preparedness would be enforced along highways for emergency management, as heavy rainfall is expected in areas from Koshi to Lumbini Province until October 6 (Asoj 20). Experts and representatives of organizations participating in the dialogue stressed the need for rapid information dissemination based on weather…

CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has emphasized the need for generational balance in political leadership and social organization. Referring to Eastern philosophy, which envisions society through the combination of four generations, Pokharel claimed that UML has advanced party-building with the integration of three generations. Pokharel wrote, “Politics and social organization cannot be the subject of a single generation alone. Dissatisfaction and rebellion at a particular time have their place, but politics and society must also attempt to address the aspirations of the younger generation.” He further clarified that while the energy and aspirations of the youth are significant, considering them…

Morang – In an effort to manage the heavy passenger rush during the Dashain festival, the District Administration Office (DAO), Morang has announced the temporary suspension of long-distance bus services. Issuing a public notice on Friday, the DAO stated that bus services will remain halted until challenges related to passenger crowd management, security, and ticketing issues are resolved. The suspension particularly affects buses departing from major bus parks in Biratnagar, Rangeli, Belbari, and Pathari-Shanishchare, which usually travel along the East-West Highway to various destinations across the country. The administration assured that passengers who have already purchased advance tickets for Dashain…

The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has urged the public to remain alert and adopt precautionary measures as heavy rainfall is expected between October 3–6 (Ashoj 17–20), which may trigger disasters such as floods, landslides, and soil erosion in vulnerable areas. The DAO has requested people to avoid long-distance travel unless absolutely necessary during this period. It has further advised travelers entering or leaving Kathmandu not to travel at night for safety reasons. In case of disasters, the administration has also made emergency contact numbers available for immediate rescue, assistance, and relief.