- Saturday, 27 December 2025
Kathmandu, Nov 23: The Mahaabhiyan for the Protection of Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture and Citizens has withdrawn its programmes of protests and others scheduled to be held from today.
The Mahaabhiyan has withdrawn its protest programs following talks and agreement signed at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar.
The memorandum of understanding has been signed by the Prime Minister’s Chief Advisor Ajaya Bhadra Khanal and Secretary Premdeep Limbu on behalf of the Mahaabhiyan. Discussions were held at length regarding the 27-point demands raised by the Mahaabhiyan during the talks and an agreement was reached through continuous discussions, negotiations and facilitation. The government has agreed to address the legitimate issues raised by the Mahaabhiyan, keeping in mind the current situation of law and order in the country, reads a statement.
Following the agreement, the Nepal Bandh and indefinite general strike programs announced by the Mahaabhiyan starting from today has also been withdrawn and only peaceful programs shall be held. An agreement has also been held to hold the next round of talks with the Mahaabhiyan leadership as soon as possible.
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02- One killed in road accident
Jhapa, Nov 23: One person has died in a road accident that took place in Haldibari of Mechinagar Municipality-15.
The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Binod Raut of the same locality, shared District Police Office Spokesperson Khagendra Bahadur Khadka. The accident took place on Saturday evening when a motorcycle (Pra.1-01-013. Pa. 3336) heading towards Intabhatta from Bhadrapur hit a tractor (Pra. 1-01-001 Ta. 9977) parked on the roadside.
Motorcycle driver Raut and 21-year-old Nischal Bhujel, who was pillion riding were both injured in the accident. They were rushed to B&C Hospital in Birtamod for treatment, where Raut succumbed to his injuries.
Police are conducting further investigation into the incident, while the tractor driver has been taken into custody.
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03- NDRRMA urges caution to avoid increasing incidents of fire
Kathmandu, Nov 23: Of the total 18 disaster-borne incidents that occurred across the country on November 8, 15 were fire-related incidents.
Just a day before, out of 19 disaster incidents that took place in the country 15 were fire incidents, according to National Disaster for Risk Reduction Management Authority (NDRRMA). Fires caused significant damage to physical property in Makawanpur, Chitwan, Kaski and Kailali.
Two people were injured due to the disaster and the estimated damage was Rs 5.37 million.
Some of the incidents of the fire have been caused by carelessness, while in some cases, there has been an electrical short circuit.
Due to lack of public awareness and negligence, incident of fire has been taking place regularly and causing significant damage to life and property. As a result, the NDRRMA has urged people to exercise caution when lighting fires and using flammable materials.
Stating that even by adopting simple precaution physical assets generated with great effort can be protected, the Authority has urged everyone to exercise caution and take necessary precautions.
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04- Driver killed in road accident
Muglin (Chitwan), Nov 23: The driver of a jeep died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed in Siddhi Kalyanchaur last night.
Rampani Neupane, the driver of the vehicle (Ba.18 Cha. 8973) heading from Siddhi to Kalyanchaur died in the accident that took place at Kalika Municipality-11 at 10:30 pm on Saturday, Information Officer Rabindra Khanal of the District Police Office said.
Seriously injured in the accident, Neupane died during treatment the Bharatpur Hospital. The jeep had fallen about 150 meters below from the road.
Driver Neupane was the only person on board the vehicle, police said.
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05- Illegal import of eggs from India stopped, farmers happy with price of eggs
Chitwan, Nov 23: With the tightening of the Indian border entry and exit points due to the elections in India, the illegal import of eggs into Nepal has been stopped. As a result, the price of eggs in Nepal has increased drastically, effective from today.
The price list issued by the Nepal Layers Poultry Breeders Association has increased the retail price of eggs. Accordingly, the price of extra large (XL) eggs has been fixed at Rs 520 per crate (of 30), large eggs at Rs 505 and medium at Rs 490.
According to the Association’s president, Binod Pokharel, it is an increase by Rs 55 per crate compared to the previous price. Nepali eggs have finally got the cost price after the illegal import of Indian eggs from the border was stopped. He said that the illegal import of eggs has not been allowed into Nepal due to the tightening of the border due to the elections in India.
The cost price of eggs in Nepal is 16.57 rupees per unit. Egg consumption increases during the winter and hence the increase in the demand.
Three months ago, the price of XL size egg had reached 530 rupees per crate but it gradually fell to 400 rupees. The latest increase is to a point where farmers can get at least the cost price.
It is estimated that around 4 million eggs are produced daily in Nepal.
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06- NPL 2025: Rest day today, two matches on Monday
Kathmandu, Nov 23: No match has been scheduled for today, the seventh day of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025.
Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), the organiser of the franchise-based Twenty20 tournament, had earlier announced in match fixtures that today would be a rest day.
The contest will resume tomorrow i.e. Monday with two matches at the regular venue, the Tribhuvan University (TU) International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur.
The first match to begin at 11:45 am will involve a contest between defending champions Janakpur Bolts and high-flying Biratnagar Kings, who have registered two consecutive wins. Similarly, the second match, a day-night one, will start at 4:00 pm between Karnali Yaks and Sudurpaschim Royals.
As per the current standings in the points table, Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings have collected four points each from two matches. But Sudurpachim are in the top position with a better run-rate. Meanwhile, Kathmandu Gokhas, who have played three matches, are in third place with two points.
A total of eight franchise-based teams are competing in the NPL involving a winner prize of 11 million rupees. Teams in the fray include Janakpur Bolts, Sudurpaschim Royals, Karnali Yaks, Pokhara Avengers, Biratnagar Kings, Chitwan Rhinos, Kathmandu Gorkhas and Lumbini Lions.
The final will be held on December 13.
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07- Man found dead near Rekha River, two arrested
Surunga (Jhapa), Nov 23: Police have arrested two people and started an investigation after a man was found dead near the Rekha River in Miyabari, Birtamod Municipality-7.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Bijay Shrestha of the Anarmani Area Police Office, the body of 52-year-old Anand Chaudhary, a resident of Birtamod-6, was found near Rekha River in Miyabari, Birtamod Municipality-7. The police were informed after the locals found it last night.
The body was sent to the Provincial Hospital Bhadrapur for an autopsy after completing the legal process last night. During the investigation into the incident, 48-year-old Puran Chaudhary and 32-year-old Shyam Chaudhary of the same place have been taken into police control.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Shrestha said that the necessary investigation is underway over the incident.
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