The death toll from the collapse of a school building in Indonesia's East Java province has risen to eight, a senior rescue official said Friday.
The Department of Roads has advised travelers visiting various places during Dashain to use the main highways for a few days.
Stakeholders have emphasized starting the necessary preparations for potential disaster management.
Stakeholders have emphasized starting the necessary preparations for potential disaster management.
The Department has suggested using the main highway as there will be arrangements of security personnel including Nepal Police and Traffic Police, and road repair work will also be carried out quickly on the highways in case of blockade of roads due to landslide and flood.
The Prime Minister's Personal Secretariat issued a statement today urging the bodies concerned to contribute to reducing possible risks from disasters by effectively managing disaster preparedness, response, search and rescue, relief, and rehabilitation activities.
On the occasion, Minister Aryal observed disaster-related mock rescue exercises and disaster rescue material storage, as well as gathered information about related activities.
The civil contract of Rahughat, which has achieved ninety percent physical progress, has its third extended deadline until November 27, 2025. Raj Bista, Project Manager of Raghuganga Hydropower, stated that the construction of tunnels, dam, and powerhouse structures has reached the final stage and the installation of equipment in the powerhouse has begun.
In the event of any immediate need for rescue, assistance, and relief during a disaster, the administration has through a notice requested people to contact the District Police Office, Kathmandu at 1660–01–41516, 9851283026, 01–5721017, the Armed Police Force Nepal No. 20 (Disaster Rescue) Unit, Sinamangal at 9851272035, 01–4471337, and the District Emergency Operation Centre at 9851362937.
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has requested all to be alert till October 6 as the nation is likely to face heavy rainfall.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a 15-member team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East-Asia Pacific Qualifier
Tulasipur (Dang), Oct 3: Rapti Peace Park also known as Ganeshpur Park located at Tulasipur-7 is becoming one of the major touristic destinations of Dang district. A large number of tourists visit Ganeshpur Park. Statue of Lord Gautam Buddha installed inside the park is the main attraction of the park. People can also enjoy the beautiful greenery environment here as the park is located on the lap of community forest. Chairperson of Park Management Committee, Dilli Raj Bhandari, said, "The place is beautiful in itself. Water fountain, water falling from artificial mountain as well as monkeys, owls, rabbits and deer kept in the zoo are also the attraction of the park.''An arrangement of boating has also been made in the pond constructed there and the pond has around 5,000 fishes. Horse riding service is also available in the park. Different types of plants and flowers have been grown in the park, which have glorified the park. Similarly, there is also a park for children as well as swimming pool, he added. The Ganeshpur Park welcomes around 400-500 tourists visit every day, Bhandari stated, adding the number increases up to 2,000-3,000 during festivals and holiday. In average, more than 200,000 tourists visit the park in a year. Tourists from Banke, Bardiya, Salyan, Rukum and Rolpa also arrive here to visit the park. The park management committee has made arrangement of 50 per cent discount to students and free entry to disabled, helpless and senior citizens. One has to pay Rs 30 to enter the park. (RSS)
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Vehicular movement has been restricted at night on Manang-Lamjung road till October 6 starting tonight.
The Ministry of Health and Population of Gandaki Province made arrangement of cardiologist, gastroenterologist and pediatrician in the hospital.