- Thursday, 16 April 2026
Kathmandu, June 23: The monsoon winds have effects across the country.
Its effect will result in partially to generally cloudy weather across the country this afternoon.
According to the weather bulletin released today by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some places of the hilly regions and a few places of the remaining areas.
Heavy rainfall is likely to take place in one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
There is possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country, the bulletin stated.
There will be partially to generally cloudy weather across the country tonight. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces and a few places of other provinces.
In one or two places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpashchim provinces, there is also a possibility of heavy rain and extremely heavy rain in some places.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in some places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of the country, the weather forecast bulletin mentioned. —
Meetings of both Houses of Federal Parliament taking place today
Kathmandu, June 23: Meetings of both the Houses of Federal Parliament are scheduled to take place today.
There is an agenda to respond to queries raised during deliberations on the Appropriation Bill in the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting to convene at Federal Parliament Building in New Baneswor at 11.00 am.
Under the Appropriation Bill, 2082, the line ministers will respond to queries and concerns flagged during the discussions on different headings under the ministries of Forest and Environment, Federal Affairs and General Administration, Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Defense, Agriculture and Livestock Development, Health and Population, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
Similarly, the line ministers will also respond to queries raised during the discussions on the headings under the ministries of Youth and Sports, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Industry, Commerce and Supply, Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Drinking Water, Education, Science and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Labor Employment and Social Security, Communications and Information Technology.
Likewise, the National Assembly meeting will be held at 1:15 pm. In the meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is set to present the ‘Annual Report of the National Information Commission for the fiscal year 2080/81’.
As informed, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung will present a proposal seeking consideration on the ‘Film Bill, 2081’. —
‘Spy camera’ installed around CNP for poaching control
Chitwan, June 23: The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has installed ‘spy camera’ for checking possible poaching of wildlife.
The surveillance cameras have been sporadically placed in the security sensitive areas of the national park.
Information Officer at CNP, Abinas Thapa Magar shared the cameras have been put up in different areas as it is tough to keep security by physically present in every area of the park.
Surveillance has been carried out through spy cameras considering potential poaching points, it is informed.
Elephants are increasingly being used for patrolling in and around the national park areas.
A total of 30 spy cameras have been secretly installed in sensitive areas of the park.
The cameras will take snapshots of people’s mobility in the areas. The poaching prone zones also have witnessed intensified patrolling by the Nepal Army.
A contingent comprising 90 Army men from various battalions has been mobilized here to assist the regular team taking into consideration the security situation.
He said the contingent has been deployed in areas that are not accessible to park staff and regular security teams.
The contingent that will remain here for three months is extending support for wildlife conservation efforts as well, the Information Officer noted.
There is an increased risk of wildlife poaching when the local people living around the park are engaged in agricultural activities during the monsoon season.
As campaign for poaching control is less effective during the monsoon, it increases challenges to the security and conservation efforts at CNP. —
Alternative route of Daunne-Dumkibas road also blocked
Madhyabindu (Nawalparasi), June 23: The alternative route in Dumkibas area of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East) under the Butwal-Narayangadh road stretch has also been completely obstructed.
With the rain-triggered flood sweeping away the bridge in Binayi Triveni Municipality-1 Dumkibas, road transportation was managed through a diversion.
After the diversion was also taken away, traffic had to be routed through an alternative road, which has now been completely blocked since this morning.
Due to the flood-fed Kharange stream in Binayi Triveni-3, the alternative route has been completely obstructed, informed Superintendent of Police at Nawalpur Police, Yadav Dhakal.
With this, vehicles are not in a position to move along the Dumkibas section. Continuous rain has led to an increase in the water current, which washed away the temporary diversion placed over the Binayi River along the East-West Highway.
It may be noted that small and medium vehicles (up to 12 wheels) that were put on hold were being allowed to pass through the alternative inner route using the Hongsigate, Sardi, and Jyamire highways.
SP Dhakal stated that all transportation has been brought to a complete halt. Due to the flow of water in the rivers and streams with rain and the lack of reliable arrangements for the temporary diversion, travelers are facing difficulties. —
Pokhara metropolis unveils budget of Rs 8.35 billion
Gandaki, June 23: The Pokhara Metropolitan City has unveiled its annual budget of Rs 8.35 billion for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
Deputy mayor Manju Devi Gurung presented the budget in the 17th municipal assembly of the metropolitan city on Sunday.
The budget has estimated the revenue of Rs 3.13 billion from federal conditional grants, Rs Rs 330.08 million from federal revenue sharing, Rs 528.7 million from federal equalization grant, Rs 0.815 million from province equalization grant.
Deputy mayor Gurung informed that the internal revenue is estimated to be Rs 5.22 billion. The metropolis is expected to receive Rs 1.1 billion from local revenue sharing and Rs 32.8 million from province revenue sharing.
Among the key priorities of the budget include green, resilient and sustainable infrastructure development, and tourism promotion, the budget proposal stated.
It has also laid emphasis on environment protection, preservation, solid waste management, inclusive, balanced and equitable development, institutional development, good governance promotion and quality service delivery. —
