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03 Oct

Flood Alert: Heavy Rain and Sudden Flooding Expected in Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces

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Kathmandu – The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a warning of possible sudden flooding in rivers flowing through Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces between Saturday and Monday, urging the public to exercise special caution. According to the department’s notice issued two days earlier, water levels in major rivers including the Koshi, Kamala, Bagmati, and Narayani, along with their tributaries, are expected to rise significantly and may approach danger levels. The statement further mentioned: “Small rivers and streams originating from the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may also experience sudden surges…

03 Oct

Long-Distance Bus Services Temporarily Suspended in Morang to Manage Dashain Rush

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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…

03 Oct

Kathmandu DAO Urges Caution Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast from October 3–6

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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.

03 Oct

Tika Ceremony Continues on Second Day of Dashain

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The tradition of receiving Tika continued on Friday, the second day of Dashain. Following the Vijaya Dashami rituals, where the red Tika—a symbol of auspiciousness—and Jamara—a symbol of prosperity—are applied by elders, people continued visiting relatives to receive Tika today. After applying the sacred offerings at home or in the puja room for nine days of worship, Thursday saw families performing Tika ceremonies, while Friday brought more activity to the markets as people went to relatives’ homes. On Ghatasthapana, the ceremonial vessel established at the beginning of Dashain is ritually consecrated following Vedic rituals, culminating in the application of Tika…

03 Oct

‘Kha Pihang Waigu’ Jatra Celebrated in Nagadesh, Madhyapur Thimi

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Madhyapur Thimi-7, Nagadesh – The annual ‘Kha Pihang Waigu’ Jatra was celebrated on Thursday night in Nagadesh, following the traditional practice of taking out the procession from the palace courtyard of Nagadesh on the night of Vijaya Dashami, the tenth day of Dashain. The jatra begins from the Malla-era palace in Nagadesh. At the end of the procession, participants perform “Bhuinfersi”—striking the Kubindo (a symbolic object) at the Siddhi Ganesh temple grounds—so the festival is also referred to as “Bhuinfersi Palegu” Jatra. During the procession, led by Pama Nayo (Chief Naike), participants dressed as Malla-era soldiers wore iron helmets and…

03 Oct

Civil Aviation Authority Releases Domestic Airfare Rates Ahead of Festive Season

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With high demand for air tickets during the festive season, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has announced the official domestic airfare rates, keeping in mind the possibility of airlines charging higher prices. The authority has warned airline companies and concerned stakeholders not to charge passengers more than the government-approved fares, and any violation may lead to strict action. According to the fares released by CAAN, the highest airfare is for Kathmandu–Dhangadhi at NPR 17,579, while the lowest is for Kathmandu–Simara at NPR 3,978. Domestic Airfare List (Kathmandu to Various Destinations) DestinationFare (NPR)Kathmandu – Simara3,978Kathmandu – Bharatpur4,643Kathmandu – Janakpur5,470Kathmandu…

03 Oct

Five Injured in Bomb Explosion During Ravan Dahan Program in Jaleshwar, Mahottari

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Mahottari – At least five people were injured in a bomb explosion during a Ravan Dahan program organized on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Jaleshwar, the district headquarters of Mahottari. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition and has been referred to Janakpurdham for further treatment. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Shankar Chowk in Jaleshwar. The explosion took place when a bomb planted inside the effigy of Ravan went off, injuring nearby spectators. The injured have been identified as Pawan Pathak (43) of Jaleshwar-8, Anand Pathak (9) of Ward No. 4, Masurpatty, Alam…

03 Oct

Two Ki*lled, 26 Injured in Passenger Bus Accident at Khayarmara, Bardibas-10

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Bardibas-10, Khayarmara – A passenger bus accident this morning claimed the lives of two people and left 26 others injured, including 13 women. The injured have been admitted to Shubha Swastik Hospital in Bardibas. According to hospital doctors, the condition of six injured passengers is critical. District Traffic Chief Laxmiraj Joshi informed that 65-year-old pedestrian Chulhai Chaudhary of Khayarmara-10 died on the spot after being struck by the bus. Similarly, 10-year-old Pramis Khadka of Ishwarpur-12, who was on board the bus, died while undergoing treatment at Shubha Swastik Hospital. Hospital Director Pradeep Karki said that the boy sustained a severe…