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26 Chaitra, Dhangadhi – A jeep accident in Kanchanpur’s Krishnapur Municipality-1, Kugda, resulted in two fatalities at the scene and six injuries. On Tuesday evening around 6 PM, a jeep bearing registration number Se 1 J 290, traveling from south to north on the rough inner dirt road stretch between Pahariya and Kugda, lost control and plunged approximately 50–60 meters down into a gorge, according to police reports.

The victims who died on the spot are 60-year-old Nandaram Parki and 62-year-old Kalawati Devi Bohara, both residents of Krishnapur Municipality-1. The driver of the jeep was 24-year-old Arjun Saud from the same municipality. Including the driver, eight people were on board the jeep; apart from the two deceased, six others sustained injuries. All the injured were transported by ambulance from Krishnapur Municipality to a hospital in Dhangadhi.

Among the injured, driver Arjun Saud suffered serious head and body injuries. The other injured include Dhansari Bohara, Sarita Bohara, Bhawana Parki, Reshma Ghatal, and Ganga Bisht from Tilkeni, Bhimdatt Municipality. They sustained injuries to the face, head, chest, and various parts of their bodies. Upon receiving information about the incident, a team led by Police Havildar Hari Singh Khatri from the temporary police post in Pahariya arrived at the site. Additional personnel led by Inspector Rajesh Basnet from the Area Police Office, Jhalari, were also deployed, police said. The wrecked jeep and the bodies of the deceased remain at the accident site as further investigations continue.

March 10, Siraha – An arrest warrant has been issued against Siraha Municipality Chief Mayor Naveen Kumar Yadav. This action follows allegations of assault and abusive behavior against a municipal employee. On March 6, during attendance, Mayor Yadav reportedly verbally abused and physically assaulted 50-year-old office assistant Ramsharan Yadav with kicks and punches.

Following the incident, the victim filed a complaint with the police naming Mayor Yadav as the accused. The incident has also caused significant unrest among municipal employees, disrupting all municipal operations.

Based on the complaint, the District Police Office of Siraha registered a case of abusive behavior on Thursday and petitioned the District Court to issue an arrest warrant. The court has since granted the warrant. Siraha Police Chief Superintendent Vasudev Pathak confirmed that permission from the court has been obtained for the arrest.

The attack resulted in three fractured ribs for the office assistant, who has since returned home after receiving treatment at Neuro Hospital in Biratnagar. Police reported that Mayor Yadav is currently out of contact and remains at large. “He is not here; we are searching for him,” said SP Pathak.

Following the incident, the agitated municipal employees have been staging a sit-in at the office since the same day, causing a complete halt in municipal services. The protesting employees have demanded free medical treatment for the victim, appropriate compensation, strict legal action against the mayor, and the establishment of a safe and respectful work environment for all staff.

The Nepal ‘A’ cricket team has planned to play two One Day International (ODI) matches each against Oman, Scotland, and the United States. The Nepal Cricket Association has announced the schedule for these matches, which will be held at the Mulpani Cricket Ground. Nepal ‘A’ will face Oman on April 22 and 24, Scotland on May 6 and 9, and the USA on May 7 and 11.

On Chaitra 26, Kathmandu — The Nepal ‘A’ cricket team is set to host ODI series against Oman, Scotland, and the USA. These fixtures coincide with Nepal’s participation in two upcoming series as part of the Cricket League 2. The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has released the detailed timetable for the matches at the Mulpani Cricket Ground.

According to the schedule, the Nepal ‘A’ squad will play two games against each opponent. The first two matches against Oman are scheduled for April 22 and 24, followed by matches against Scotland on May 6 and 9, and then against the USA on May 7 and 11. Nepal ‘A’ last toured India to play a T20 series against Assam. The selection of players for this upcoming series is yet to be announced.

In parallel, Nepal’s primary national men’s cricket team will compete in League 2 matches against Oman and the UAE from April 25 to May 5, and against Scotland and the USA from May 12 to 22.

The Nepal Electricity Authority’s Board of Directors has decided to offer employment to eight additional members of the Jenji movement martyrs’ families. This decision was made at a meeting chaired by Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha. The Authority had already initiated the process to provide employment to 27 family members of the martyrs. Kathmandu, 26 Chaitra.

The decision to extend employment opportunities to more members of the families of those who lost their lives in the Jenji movement was made during the Nepal Electricity Authority Board of Directors meeting, chaired by Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha. The Jenji movement took place on Bhadra 23 and 24 of the previous year.

According to point number 11 of the 2082 Relief Procedures for those injured in the Jenji movement and the regulations outlined in the Nepal Gazette (Volume 75, Supplement 32, Kartik 17, 2082), the Secretariat of the Energy Minister confirmed the decision to provide employment to eight additional members from the families of martyrs. The Authority had previously advanced the process to employ 27 martyrs’ family members.

The additional eight family members to be employed are Rosita Shrestha from Bansthali, Ambika Bishwakarma from Udayapur, Sumitra Mahat from Sindhupalchok, Sheetal Paudel, Mosam Kulung from Sankhuwasabha, Parvati Adhikari from Sarlahi, Hemanti Bist from Bajhang, and Manju Paudel from Lamjung.

On Wednesday alone, the government’s Hello Government system received a total of 1,224 complaints, including 859 phone calls and 292 complaints submitted through the online portal. The majority of grievances have been related to police administration and transaction fraud, while complaints regarding foreign employment and school fees have also been recorded. The Prime Minister’s Office has started incorporating complaints lodged through social media into the system and has deployed staff across three shifts to ensure 24-hour operation.

Kathmandu, 26 Chaitra – The Hello Government platform collected 1,224 complaints and grievances from the public on Wednesday. According to data available by 5 PM, the number of complaints continues to rise. Established to hear the concerns of the people, Hello Government is actively gathering complaints. Although previous administrations had adopted a similar approach, it has now been made more efficient and effective.

Breaking down the complaints received via phone calls and the online portal, 859 calls were logged on Wednesday, while 292 complaints submitted through the portal were forwarded to the relevant agencies. The Hello Government team, led by Krishi Thapa, stated that the complaints are being escalated to appropriate authorities as efforts continue to resolve the issues.

Beyond complaints, citizens are also providing suggestions through the Hello Government platform. To make the system more people-centric and effective, efforts are underway to incorporate social media complaints as well. According to Surendra Bajgain, Press Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office, staff are working around the clock in three shifts to ensure social media complaints are handled promptly and without delay.

The National Private and Boarding Schools’ Organization Nepal (National PABSON) has warned that the government’s implementation of a two-day public holiday will have long-term effects on the academic calendar at the school level. The government decided on Chaitra 22 to designate Saturdays and Sundays as public holidays and to commence the academic session from Baisakh 15.

In a statement released today, National PABSON President Geeta Rana Kshetri and General Secretary Pratap Bahadur Thapa stated, “The additional holidays will make it challenging to complete the prescribed curriculum on time. The Nepalese government and cabinet have made this decision to reduce petroleum consumption and conserve foreign currency reserves.”

National PABSON also highlighted that it will be difficult for daily-wage-dependent parents to manage childcare during the two-day break, which could have social and economic repercussions. Despite these challenges, National PABSON has requested that new admissions start from Baisakh 2 and teaching commence accordingly. The education regulations require at least 220 instructional days within one academic session.

Youth have initiated a digital opposition to track the 100-day commitments made by the Rashtriya Swatantra Party-led government. This digital opposition will monitor the government’s 100-point agenda based on facts and evidence. Key focuses include tracking MPs’ attendance, legislative bills, and encouraging citizen participation. Kathmandu, 26 Chaitra. Under the slogan ‘Government Hundred Promises in Hundred Days!’, youth have established this platform with the objective of scrutinizing every promise made by the RSP-led government.

The background of this digital opposition states, ‘We voted with the hope of changing the country. But democracy does not end at the ballot box; it inspires renewed awareness and questions. The government has made a 100-day pledge; now, we have created the digital opposition to observe this from an opponent’s perspective and to raise awareness.’ The website shows a countdown based on the government’s prescribed timeline in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Upon accessing the site, users can skip a welcome message to see more detailed information.

These youths, aiming to hold the government accountable through technology, wish to keep their identities anonymous. They intend to pose factual questions from behind the scenes. According to one of the organizers, ‘The power of technology does not require promoting any single individual. We will issue warnings wherever possible, but none of us seeks political office. We will question and alert the government impartially, without bias.’

Even though parliamentary opposition is weak, their goal is to empower the public’s voice through technology. They point out that with the ruling party’s overwhelming numerical strength, the opposition’s role is limited, increasing the risk of weakening government accountability. Digital opposition has been established to enhance the citizen’s watchdog role effectively within democracy.

The most significant feature of the digital opposition is its ‘100 Promises Tracker.’ This tool publicly displays, based on evidence and facts, whether the commitments made by the ruling parties are implemented in practice and not just on paper. It will track the government’s 100-point agenda and provide an objective evaluation of performance.

Information for each Member of Parliament will be available on the platform. Citizens can easily understand their representatives’ roles in parliament, attendance records, and instances when they raised public concerns. To access this data, users must create an ID and login on the website. Additionally, a ‘Bill Tracker’ will systematically study the drafting to decision-making process of bills submitted to parliament. This aims to use digital vigilance to prevent policy corruption and the enactment of laws against public interest.

The digital opposition’s countdown timer displays the remaining time for the government to complete its promised performance. This platform will not only allow citizens to observe but also enable direct participation to raise awareness. Through ‘Citizen Public Opinion,’ it promises to facilitate direct involvement in governance processes. Public opinion on matters of national importance will be collected and submitted to government and parliament.

Another platform, ‘Pratipaksh.com,’ is also operational to track government promises and expose facts if commitments fail. Operating under the slogan ‘Voice of the People, Accountability of Power,’ it aims to raise government awareness via digital monitoring. It includes commitments, implemented actions, and failures, functioning as a promise tracker for the government.

Emphasizing that a strong opposition is necessary alongside a strong government, these youths are cultivating a new culture of government accountability through digital opposition.

In Gokarneshwor Municipality-5, near Naya Basti Club, Kathmandu, police have detained a group accused of assaulting two individuals with knives and beating them on the street. The team dispatched from Bauddha Police Post apprehended the group today, and further investigations into the incident are ongoing. Dated Chaitra 26, Kathmandu.

The police arrested those involved in the stabbing and assault near Naya Basti Club in Gokarneshwor Municipality-5, Kathmandu. The Bauddha Police Post confirmed the detention of the individuals suspected of attacking two people with knives and physically assaulting them. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Chaitra 26, 2079.