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At least four persons died and 13 others were injured when a bus they were travelling in met with an accident at Kayngsi in Bhume Rural Municipality-3 of Rukum East on Thursday. The injured are undergoing treatment at the District Hospital in Rukum. Police said that three are in critical condition. Rukum East Police Chief Prakash Dangi said that four persons died when the bus (Ga 1 Kha 9109) met with an accident this afternoon.

At least six persons died on the spot when a commuter bus met with an accident at Jurikhet in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwapur on Thursday. DSP Bamdev Gautam of the District Police Office, Makwapur said that the bus (Ba 3 Kha 7858) was heading towards Hetauda from Kathmandu when the incident occurred. The identities of the deceased have not been ascertained yet. It has been learnt that dozens were injured in the accident. DSP Gautam said that police personnel and local residents are currently engaged in rescuing the injured.  

A 72-year-old woman died after being hit by a tourist bus at Surya Binayak Chowk in Bhaktapur. The deceased has been identified as Dil Maya Shrestha of Dhudhpati, Bhaktapur-1. The bus (Ba 1 Pa 1551) was en route to Jagati from Sallaghari when the tragedy occurred. Critically injured in the incident, Shrestha was rushed to the Dr. Iwamura Hospital where she breathed her last during the course of treatment, the Metropolitan Police Range, Bhaktapur said. Police said that they have impounded the bus and arrested its driver Binod Karki (29) of Sangachowkgadhi, Chautara, Sindhupalchok and currently residing at Balaju, Kathmandu for investigation. Police said that they are looking into the case.

Tension ran high in Gajuri after a bus killed a student at Gajuri Bazaar in Gajuri Rural Municipality-1 of Dhading on Thursday. Bijaya Pariyar (6) died on the spot after the bus (Ga 1 Kha 4565) heading towards Gorkha from Kathmandu hit him this afternoon. DSP Rakesh Singh of the District Police Office, Dhading, the bus hit Pariyar, a student at the Adarsha Secondary School, Gajuri, while he was heading towards the school. Following the incident, locals torched the bus. The irate kith and kin of the child also obstructed the Prithvi Highway. Police said that they are holding a discussion with the locals and relatives of the child to open the highway. Further investigation into the incident is underway, police said.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has removed the unauthorized pharmacies in front of the Bir Hospital. The KMC had directed them to remove the pharmacies and vacate the structures within 24 hours. According to the metropolis, there is a garden on the map where pharmacies were being operated. The Metropolitan City swung into action after the officials found pharmacies instead of a garden in the area. The KMC has intensified the campaign to demolish the illegal structures.  

The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 91, 800 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 91, 300 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 91, 300 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver is being traded at Rs 1, 185 per tola today.

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sarbendra Khanal joined the CPN-UML on Thursday. Party Chairman KP Sharma Oli welcomed him amidst a program organized at the Lalitpur-based party office this afternoon. Along with Khanal, leaders of other parties also joined the UML.  

The identities of those killed in a massive fire that broke out at Lasuntar, Kapan in Kathmandu on Wednesday have been established. The deceased have been identified as Kasang Tenji Sherpa (27) of Taplejung, Ashok Rai (32) of Sankhuwasabha and Chhewang Sherpa (25) of Ranibari, Kathmandu. The fire broke out when a portable oxygen cylinder and portable gas cylinder exploded at Elite Himalayan Adventure last night. Kushal Budhathoki (28) sustained burn injuries in his right hand, both legs and face in the incident. He is undergoing treatment at Chunikhel-based Karuna Hospital. Spokesperson of the District Polcie Range Kathmandu, SP Dinesh Raj Mainali informed that a team of Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police along with local residents had doused the fire. As many as 200 police, 70 Nepal Army and 30 APF personnel were mobilized to take the fire under control.