Police in Nepal have arrested Durga Prasai, a prominent businessman and outspoken critic of the government, on charges of violating the country’s Electronic Transactions Act. Prasai was taken into custody from his residence in Bhaktapur on Wednesday evening after authorities issued an arrest warrant against him. The move comes amid tensions between Prasai and the ruling coalition, with the businessman having recently organized mass protests against the government. Prasai, who owns several medical colleges and hospitals across Nepal, has been a vocal critic of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s administration. He has accused the government of corruption and mismanagement, particularly…
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According to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Pokhara and its adjoining areas are badly affected by the Dengue Virus. This health issue has especially focused on the Gandaki Province, particularly the Kaski and Tanahu districts, as the maximum number of dengue cases has been reported in recent weeks. Local health authorities are struggling to prevent the virus from spreading further, as locals begin to get worried. The increase in incidence of dengue viruses is happening at a time that the region is facing political instabilities and it will make managing the disease difficult in the city. Dengue fever is…
The city of Pokhara has become a theatre of protests: Ravi Lamichhane supporters take to the streets after the arrest of the former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. Lamichhane, arrested on Friday evening in connection with the case involving fraud at a cooperative, has been held for six days police remand by the Kaski District Court. It has brought further chaos among his supporters following the court ruling that has accused him of politically motivated arrest. The reactionary Lamichhane’s party, the Rashtriya Swatantra Party, has said it will submit memorandums to the government in all 77 districts of Nepal.…
A new Flag Park has been launched in order to reinforce the membership and the spirit of the community and nationals; the related project is located in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City. Still located in front of the Pindeshwar Temple on the borderline of Wards No 14 and 15, the park was declared officially open by the Mayor of Bharatpur Harka Sampang and Deputy Mayor Aindrabrim Begha. This development has been made as part of the process of improving the quality of the public domains and increasing the level of tolerance of multicultural values in the city. The planned project of the…
Harkraj Rai, (Harka Sampang), the mayor of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, is planning for a fifteen member trip to United Kingdom that will take nearly two weeks. This clears the air that he will soon tour other countries and has received different comments from local people and political analysts. While some might see it as an opportunity for the mayor to learn from similar cities and possibly get some foreign investment to put into the city some of the funds, others see an issue with the timing of the trip, not to mention its necessity. Sampang has been active in the…
The local administration in Birgunj, an active city on the Indo-Nepal border, has declared an open-ended similar to following the violence that took place in the region. This strict ruling was forced by the Parsa District Administration Office under increased tension and to avoid the deterioration of the situation. It entails restrictions on the movement of residents and fully halts normal life in the city because one has to observe a curfew from the onset. The conflict, which had initially emerged on a small scale, escalated severely and brought rigid responses from the government. According to the testimonies of the…
The customs office of Sirsiya dry port in Birgunj has asserted that revenue from the current fiscal year’s first three months is as high as 12.7 billion Nepalese rupees. This impressive figure underscores the port’s crucial role in Nepal’s trade and economic landscape. The dry port situated on the Indo–Nepean border has improved the country’s import and export activities by transporting products and significantly enhancing the national income from the treasury. Several factors have been advanced by officials at the customs office to explain increased revenue as explained below; The current enhancement in trade activity The general efficiency in handling…
During the press briefing held today at the office of Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Narulal Chaudhary has announced new development plan to improve the livability of the city. The extensive programme, which is expected to be started next month, covers the widening of some roads, upgrading of the supply of water system, as well as construction of new public infrastructures. The mayor emphasized the importance of modernizing Ghorahi’s infrastructure to keep pace with the city’s rapid growth. “Our city is experiencing unprecedented development, and it is crucial that our infrastructure evolves to meet the changing needs of our community,” Mayor…
Two people have been killed and two others injured in a mishap that occurred in Ghorahi, Dang district. The accident happened last night at 6.30 AM at Ghorahi Sub-Metropolis-7 Besai when a motorcycle rammed into two bicycles. Sadly, the two victims, Ganga Bahadur Kaur, 35, of the Ghorahi-15 PS, and Ritesh KC, 16, of the Ghorahi-7 PS, died while undergoing treatment. According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police Mukunda Prasad Rijal, the motorcycle operator was involved in an accident in between Saudiyar to Sarra with Reg no Ra 3 Pa 2922. Unfortunately, both the deceased were non-recoverable despite the damages,…
A gloomy day in the city today as three people were killed in a terrible road accident today. It happened on the East-West Highway; the news spread like wildfire and raised awareness of current troubles with road safety in the area. An analysis of primary data gathered from eyewitnesses that included the police and prognostications from police accounts suggested that the accident was a motorbike pickup truck crash. The crash was fatal, and the three people inside the car died instantly of their injuries. Local officials did not fail to respond to the accident as most of them relocated to…