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Following the flood in Rasuwa Bhotekoshi, the Nepalese Army has reported that no individuals were found during the search inside the tunnel of the Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project. The three employees—Kishor Nyaupane, Santosh Paudel, and Chiring Tamang—who were on duty inside the underground powerhouse during the flood remain unreachable. According to the project authorities, 93 employees and laborers, including company staff, daily wage workers, and construction workers, have been missing since the flood event. Kathmandu, 15 Bhadau.

After the impact of the flood on the Rasuwa Bhotekoshi River, the Nepalese Army conducted a search inside the 111-megawatt Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project tunnel fearing that people might be trapped. However, no one was found. Still, the three employees on duty inside the tunnel at the time of the flood are unaccounted for. The search, which extended to the last section of the tunnel, was carried out by the Nepalese Army, project engineers, and drone teams, all of whom reported no signs of human presence. Following the unsuccessful search, the rescue teams returned to Dhunche.

The status of the three employees on duty inside the underground powerhouse remains unknown, raising questions regarding their whereabouts during the flood. The Army’s claim of no one found inside the tunnel contrasts with the fact that three employees who were on duty there remain unreachable, casting doubts on the government’s search-and-rescue operations. A project official confirmed that all three were on duty inside the underground powerhouse when the flood occurred.

The employees on duty during the flood were Kishor Nyaupane from Palpa, Santosh Paudel from Pyuthan, and Chiring Tamang from Rasuwa. Their situations have yet to be clarified. While the search and rescue teams have declared no survivors, hundreds of other employees and laborers were working in the external areas of the project at the time of the flood. According to project officials, 93 employees and laborers remain missing since the flood.

Actress Eliza Gautam provided meals to flood-affected residents of Galkhi Rural Municipality-3 at the Dhading Campus. The flood, which swept through Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and up to Dhading’s Dhundes area, destroyed homes and structures, displacing many families and causing some to lose relatives. Families taking refuge in safe locations after the disaster are facing urgent needs for food, shelter, and other basic necessities.

Dhading – Actress Eliza Gautam has extended relief to people impacted by the floods that affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading’s Dhundes area. Gautam distributed food to flood victims sheltering at Dhading Campus in Galkhi Rural Municipality-3. Many citizens who lost their homes to the flooding are currently residing in temporary shelters where Gautam provided meals. The flood caused significant damage across various parts of the region.

Numerous houses and structures were destroyed, and many families displaced. Some individuals also lost family members. Those affected, who have taken refuge in safe locations, still require substantial assistance in terms of food, shelter, and other essential needs. Recognizing this situation, Gautam visited the site to personally distribute meals to the victims.

Meeting directly with the victims, Gautam sought to understand their circumstances. Emphasizing the importance of supporting those affected during times of disaster, she prioritized humanitarian aid. This support aims to address immediate needs and boost morale for families who have lost homes, property, and loved ones. A complete assessment of the flood damage and greater assistance for rehabilitation is still required. With the cooperation of government bodies, various organizations, and individual contributions, comprehensive relief efforts for affected citizens are underway.

Mobile services have been restored at 185 sites of Nepal Telecom and Ncell in the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. Of the 198 BTS/mobile sites that were disrupted due to flooding, 13 sites are still awaiting resumption of operations. Service has resumed from sites including Rasuwa Border, Upper Senzen, Chapthoke, Zipjipe, Gathlang, and Chaughare, covering the border regions and surrounding areas.

As of September 15, according to company data, a total of 198 BTS/mobile sites were affected in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. Data up to 3:30 PM today shows that 185 sites have resumed operations, while 13 sites remain in the process of restoration. This progress helps ensure the reestablishment of communication services in the flood-affected regions.

In Rasuwa district, sites including Rasuwa Border located on the Nepal-China border, as well as Upper Senzen, Chapthoke, Zipjipe, and Gathlang, have all resumed services. The Chaughare and Chaughare Mulabari BTS sites in Nuwakot are providing daily services. Through the Rasuwa Border BTS site, communication services have been reinstated along the Nepal-China border crossing, including the Timure, Rasuwa Border corridor, Syafrubesi, and continuing to the Bhote Koshi corridor.

The Gandaki Province government has decided to deposit NPR 40 million into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. The cabinet has approved compensation of NPR 100,000 for families of the deceased and missing persons, and NPR 25,000 for funeral expenses of the deceased. Additionally, NPR 50,000 will be provided to flood-injured individuals to cover medical treatment costs. The government has also arranged transportation from Pokhara airport to homes for those arriving by air.

Pokhara, September 1. The Gandaki Province government has committed NPR 40 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. In a cabinet meeting held today, officials decided on allocating funds to the relief fund, covering medical expenses for injured residents, and granting NPR 100,000 to families of the deceased, according to government spokesperson and Finance Minister Jit Bahadur Sherchan.

“The cabinet meeting today resolved to deposit NPR 40 million into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. We have decided to provide NPR 100,000 each to the families of the deceased and missing persons,” stated Sherchan. “Additionally, NPR 25,000 has been allocated for funeral expenses of the deceased.” Furthermore, NPR 50,000 will be provided to those injured in the floods to help with treatment costs.

Due to a landslide blocking the road at Krishnabhir in Dhading along the Prithvi Highway, the Gandaki Province government has also arranged to transport individuals arriving by air to Pokhara directly to their homes. Sherchan urged private sectors, organizations, and political parties to unite and assist in facing the disaster alongside the government.

The central bank has urged people to only use the official QR code or account number when depositing money into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Due to an increase in fraud involving fake QR codes and bank account details, banks have recommended verifying the account name through mobile banking, wallets, or Connect IPS before transferring funds. The central bank also advises not to scan unauthorized QR codes received via social media, email, or messaging apps, to never share one-time passwords (OTPs) or PINs, and to report any fraud immediately. Kathmandu, September 1.

The central bank has called for caution when making contributions to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. To prevent scams arising from the use of counterfeit bank accounts or QR codes, only QR codes and account numbers from official sources should be used, it said. Recently, there has been an increase in unauthorized collections and fraud using fake QR codes and bank account details under the fund’s name, prompting the central bank to advise vigilance. Banks have directed users to verify the account holder’s name when transferring funds via mobile banking, wallets, Connect IPS, or any other payment method.

Contributors are recommended to carefully enter and verify the intended donation amount before confirming the transaction. Furthermore, the central bank provides information emphasizing that fraud can be avoided by using only official bank account details listed on the websites of the central bank, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and the Ministry of Finance. It also cautions against scanning illegal QR codes circulating on social media, email, or messaging apps. The central bank urges users not to share OTPs, PINs, or passwords with anyone. Should fraud occur while transferring funds to the relief fund, it is advised to report it promptly to the respective bank or financial institution, the payment service provider, Nepal Police Cyber Bureau, or the central bank’s Financial Consumer Protection Unit.

September 1, Kathmandu – Promoting indie music, the band ‘The Elements’ has contributed NPR 400,000 in financial aid to flood victims. The band handed over the amount today to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. While acknowledging that this sum cannot bring back lost lives or immediately rebuild homes, the band expressed hope that it will help alleviate some of the victims’ suffering. Additionally, the band called on everyone to unite and become stronger together.

A study conducted by the University of New South Wales has revealed that postponing the age at which children begin using social media has a positive effect on their mental health. The research showed that adolescents who start using social media at a younger age exhibit higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. Lead researcher Suzen Swizer emphasized that the age at which children actually begin using their social media accounts is far more significant than merely having an account.

The new study indicates that delaying children’s social media usage by some time can have beneficial effects on their mental well-being. According to the University of New South Wales research in Australia, teenagers who start using social media earlier tend to experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, the study found a comparatively weaker correlation between just having a social media account and mental health issues.

This research took place before access restrictions were put in place for children under 16 in Australia and involved adolescents aged 10 to 15 and their caregivers. Approximately 70 percent of participants reported already using social media, and more than half had active accounts. The average age at which they began using social media was found to be 11 years.

Lead investigator and UNSW Associate Professor Suzen Swizer said that the age when children start actively using social media plays a far more significant role in their mental health than simply possessing an account. She noted that this conclusion differs somewhat from prior expectations. Among study participants, about one-quarter of children aged 10 to 15 planned to stop using social media altogether if restrictions were imposed. Thirty-four percent expressed a wish to use social media without opening accounts, while 35 percent intended to seek ways to continue using their accounts despite restrictions.

The researchers recommend that delaying children’s access to social media could serve as an effective policy measure to protect mental health. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of providing education and guidance to foster safe and healthy digital habits among young people.

The Ministry of Finance of Madhesh Province has transferred 76 accounting officers and accountants who had served in the same office for over two years. Finance Minister Yubaraj Bhattarai stated that prolonged tenure at a single office had led to monopolies and financial irregularities, prompting strict implementation of the ‘one employee, one office’ policy. The ministry has instructed transferred employees to report to their new offices within seven days, warning that failure to comply will result in suspension of their account operation rights at their former office. (15 Bhadra, Janakpurdham)

The Madhesh provincial government has advanced the process of transferring accounting staff who have remained in the same office for extended periods to ensure financial and administrative good governance. The Finance Ministry has reassigned 76 accounting officers and accountants, each having worked more than two years in their current positions, to new responsibilities. The ministry released the details of these transfers on its website on Thursday.

According to the ministry, the transfer process targets employees who have been stationed in the same, often favored, offices for long periods. Finance Minister Yubaraj Bhattarai emphasized that the move aims to eliminate monopolistic practices and financial administrative inefficiencies arising from prolonged tenure at a single office.

The ministry found that the limited rotation of staff had adversely affected financial governance and administrative discipline. Previously, due to manpower shortages, employees were assigned responsibilities across three to four offices. However, the ministry has now decided to abolish this system and strictly enforce the future policy of ‘one employee, one office,’ the finance minister confirmed.

The ministry stated that accounting officers and staff managing multiple offices will have their duties reviewed and be confined to a single office. Transferred staff are mandated to collect their promotion letters from their previous offices and be present at their new postings within seven days. Strict measures have been put in place to prevent delays in implementing transfer orders and to end hesitancy in relocating.

Employees failing to obtain promotion letters and remain at their former offices beyond the stipulated deadline will have their account operation privileges suspended, with notifications sent to the respective fund-controlling offices. Ministry sources report that some accounting staff are attempting to manipulate the post-transfer situation by forming factions to protest and overturn the government’s decision. There is also suspicion that they are conducting internal efforts aimed at influencing the Chief Minister’s office.

Tokha Chandeshwari Dafa Khal: raised NPR 43,587 through a Lākhē dance performance to support flood victims. On 15 Bhadra in Kathmandu, the group showcased the cultural Lākhē dance during the rice planting festival in Tokha, collecting donations while parading around the Tokha Municipality area.

The collected amount was counted under the supervision of Dharmaendra Shrestha, Ward Chairperson of Tokha Municipality-2, according to Chandeshwari Dafa Khal:. The total NPR 43,587 is set to be deposited today into the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. Active for many years, this Dafa Khal: has played a vital role in promoting Tokha’s Licchavi-era culture and traditions. The Dafa Khal: stated that such groups were established to protect religion and culture, focusing on humanity by serving those in crisis, reflecting the purpose behind this initiative.