Kathmandu: The Nepali Congress, Nepal’s ruling party, along with the opposition Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), has called for action against former King Gyanendra Shah, holding him accountable for the recent violent protests demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy. However, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), which supported the demonstrations, warned the government against involving.
KATHMANDU: India has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nepal by delivering the first shipment of components for ten prefabricated steel bridges, aimed at restoring road connectivity disrupted by recent catastrophic floods and landslides. The handover was conducted by Devi Sahai Meena, Consul General of India in Birgunj, to Dinesh Sagar Bhusal, the Chief District Officer.
According to Nepali media house Kathmandu Post, the death of a bus driver has been confirmed, while 2 people saved their lives by jumping from the bus.
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and visiting Amir of Qatar signed the agreement after bilateral talks between delegates from both countries in Kathmandu.
International desk: The death toll in Nepal Earthquake has risen from 69 to 128. A shallow depth Earthquake of Magnitude 6.4 jolted Nepal last night. The toll can increase in coming time, the officials said. The earthquake, measuring 6.4 in magnitude, had its epicenter in Lamidanda, Jajarkot district. This seismic event, which occurred at 11.47.
