Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan
At least 10 people have been killed and another 15 injured in a stabbing rampage in Canada's central Saskatchewan province, police say, BBC reported.
The victims were found in 13 locations in the James Smith Cree Nation and nearby village of Weldon.
Two suspects named as Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30, are on the run and considered armed and dangerous.
Residents have been told to shelter in place, as a massive manhunt continues across the entire vast province.
"Do not leave a secure location. Use caution allowing others into your residence," Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) tweeted.
Checkpoints have been set up, with police checking travellers' identification, and drivers have been urged not to pick up hitchhikers.
A state of emergency has been declared in the James Smith Cree Nation - an indigenous community with about 2,000 residents north-east of Weldon, where about 200 people live.
And a dangerous person alert was sent to all mobile phones across the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta - a huge region almost half the size of Europe.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the attack on Twitter as "horrific and heartbreaking".
"I am shocked and devastated by the horrific attacks today," he said in a separate statement. "Those responsible for today's abhorrent attacks must be fully brought to justice."
At a news briefing on Sunday evening, police said there could be more injured people who had taken themselves to hospital, urging them to contact authorities, according to BBC.
Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer for Saskatchewan RCMP said that some people may have been targeted by the two suspects, while others are believed to have been "attacked randomly".
The first emergency call was made to police at 05:40 local time on Sunday (11:40 GMT) in the provincial capital Regina, about 280km (173 miles) south of Weldon, she explained.
This was quickly followed by many more calls for help, developing into a "rapidly unfolding event".
The suspects were last seen by members of the public in Regina at about lunchtime on Sunday.
"The suspects may be in a black Nissan Rogue [vehicle]," Ms Blackmore said, warning anyone who sees the men to stay away.
"They are considered armed and dangerous... If you see the suspects or their vehicle, do not approach them, immediately leave the area and call 911."
She said the suspects' "location and direction of travel is unknown", adding: "This is why we need everyone in the province to stay vigilant."
Indian Army Chief Manoj Pandey arrives in Kathmandu
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pandey arrived in Kathmandu on a five-day visit to Nepal on Sunday. Leading a five-member delegation, he arrived in Kathmandu this afternoon. During the visit, President Bidya Devi Bhandari, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Nepali Army, will honor Indian Army Chief Pandey with the honorary title of the General of the Nepal Army. General Pandey will pay homage at the Brave Soldier Memorial at Sainik Manch Tudikhel. It has been learnt that he will also pay a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba.
Chinese leader Li Zhanshu arriving Nepal on September 12
Standing Committee Chairman of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China Li Zhanshu is arriving Nepal on a three-day official visit on September 12. He is visiting Nepal at the invitation of Speaker of the House of Representatives Agni Prasad Sapkota, During his stay in Nepal, Li Zhanshu and Sapkota will hold delegation-level bilateral talks on September 12. Speaker Sapkota will host a banquet in honour of Li Zhanshu and the members of his delegation in the same evening. Li Zhanshu will pay courtesy calls on President Bidya Devi Bhandari on September 14 and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on September 13 September. On the same day, Li Zhanshu will hold meetings with Chairperson of the National Assembly Ganesh Prasad Timilsina, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka, K P Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN-UML, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center will also hold separate meetings with the visiting Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Li Zhanshu on September 13.
Nepse surges by 6. 68 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 6.68 points to close at 1,977.30 points on Sunday. Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 0. 57 points to close at 383. 77 points. A total of 2,876,288 unit shares of 227 companies were traded for Rs 1. 07 billion. In today’s market, all sub-indices saw green except for Hotel and Tourism, Manu and Pro, others and Mutual Fund. Meanwhile, Ru Ru Jalbidhyut Pariyojana Limited was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Support Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Limited was the top loser as its price fell by 2. 86 percent. At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 83 trillion.
RPP Chairman Lingden announces to resign as lawmaker
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden has announced his resignation from the post of lawmaker on Sunday. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives this afternoon, he announced that he resigned from the post of lawmaker. Lingden said that he decided to resign from the post after the government tried to extend the tenure of the Parliament even after the announcement of the elections’ date. Saying that the Parliament should be dissolved after the announcement of the date of the elections, he said that the RPP will not support the government in its bid to extend the tenure of the House. “I will not be here as the lawmaker from today onwards,” he said. Leader Lingden also urged the concerned authority to hold the salary and benefits has been getting since he became the lawmaker. He was of the opinion that the upcoming elections would be important for the future politics of Nepal also.
House panel directs government to formulate law to control human trafficking
The Women and Social Committee of the Parliament has directed the government formulate a law to control human trafficking. In the meeting held today, the Committee directed the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens to formulate the national law to curb the trafficking. Likewise, the Committee also directed the government to formulate long-term and short-term policies to create a conducive environment for the people to work in the country. The House panel also directed the government to use modern information system to control human trafficking and also to review the existing punishment given to those involved in the heinous crimes.
Gold price drops by Rs 600 per tola on Sunday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow bullion is being traded at Rs 93, 600 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 93, 000 per tola on Friday. Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 93, 100 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 5 and is being traded at Rs 1, 110 per tola today.
Koirala, Chaudhary to contest election from same constituency
Nepali Congress former general secretary Shashank Koirala and Binod Chaudhary have chosen the same electoral constituency to be candidates for the parliamentary and provincial elections scheduled for November 20. Chaudhary is a proportional representation member of the House of Representatives. Nepali Congress District Secretary Hom Raj Ranabhat said that both have applied to contest the upcoming federal election from East Nawalparasi-1. Koiral had won the election from the same constituency three times. He is preparing to contest the election from the same constituency. Ranabhat said that Chaudhary has also applied to contest the federal election from constituency 2. The district has two electoral constituencies. A total of 14 persons have applied to contest the federal election from the Nepali Congress.
