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Supreme Court Seeks Impartial Probe into Media Reports Linking Chief Justice and Judges
The Supreme Court of Nepal has urged concerned authorities to conduct a fair, independent and impartial investigation into recent media and social media reports involving the Chief Justice and other Supreme Court justices, calling for the findings to be made public as soon as possible.
Nepal Oil Corporation Moves to Merge LPG Companies Operating Under Different Brands
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has initiated a process to merge LPG companies operating under different names and brands, aiming to streamline the country's LPG supply and distribution system and improve consumer convenience.
Land Administration Services to Reach All Local Governments Within a Month
The government is preparing to extend land administration services to all local governments across Nepal within the next month, allowing citizens to access land-related services locally without travelling to distant Land Revenue and Survey Offices.
Government Distributes Land Ownership Certificates to 135 Families in First Quarter
The government has distributed land ownership certificates (Lalpurja) to 135 families during the first quarter of FY 2083/84, as part of its ongoing efforts to address landlessness and manage unorganized settlements across the country. Of the total beneficiaries, 11 were landless Dalit families, 41 were landless squatters, and 83 belonged to unorganized settlements.
Floods and Landslides Affect 166 Households in Myagdi's Mangala Rural Municipality
Floods and landslides have affected 166 households in Mangala Rural Municipality of Myagdi district, destroying 17 houses and leaving another 149 at varying levels of risk. The disaster has also damaged agricultural land, roads, animal sheds, and local infrastructure.
Government Office Hours Change to Winter Schedule from Tomorrow
Government offices, public institutions, and community schools across Nepal will switch to winter operating hours from tomorrow, Kartik 16, following the schedule announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Under the revised timetable, offices will operate from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM instead of the previous 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.
Heavy Rainfall Blocks Multiple Roads in Kavre, Khotang, and Lalitpur
Continuous rainfall has disrupted road connectivity in several parts of Kavre, Khotang, and Lalitpur, with landslides, debris flows, and rising river levels obstructing major road sections. According to Nepal Police, multiple highways and local roads were blocked as of 6 AM today.
Government Plans 450-Kg LPG Cylinders to Curb Misuse of Cooking Gas Subsidies
The government is preparing to introduce large-capacity LPG cylinders of up to 450 kg to prevent industries, hotels, and restaurants from misusing subsidized household cooking gas. A government-formed task force has recommended a four-tier cylinder classification system, proposing to retain subsidies exclusively for household consumers while eliminating them for commercial and industrial users.
Nagdhunga Tunnel to Charge Toll Fees from Sunday Midnight
Vehicles using the Nagdhunga Tunnel will be required to pay toll fees from Sunday midnight. All vehicles entering and leaving Kathmandu through the tunnel must pay the prescribed charges in accordance with the rates published in the Nepal Gazette.
Government Suspends N-PABSON Until Further Notice Over Repeated Non-Compliance
The Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended the National Private and Boarding Schools' Association Nepal (N-PABSON) until further notice, citing repeated failure to comply with government directives and activities allegedly contrary to its approved statute and objectives.
NEA Announces 8-Day Power Outage in Kathmandu Valley for Underground Cable Work
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced scheduled power cuts in various areas of Kathmandu Valley from Kartik 13 to 20 to carry out underground cable installation and upgrade the electricity transmission and distribution system. Electricity supply will be disrupted daily from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the affected areas.
Cyclone Arnab and Westerly Winds Bring Rainfall Risk Across All Seven Provinces of Nepal
Nepal is likely to experience rainfall across all seven provinces due to the combined influence of Cyclone Arnab, which developed over the Bay of Bengal, and westerly winds. Heavy rainfall is particularly expected in parts of Koshi and Bagmati provinces, raising concerns about floods, landslides, and rising river levels.