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A person died while another sustained serious injury when a passenger bus and a motorbike collided with each other at Gagan in Dudhauli Municipality-2, Sindhuli along the Madan Bhandari Highway on Sunday.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police of the District Police Office, Surya Prakash Sawedi, the deceased has been identified as Mahesh Kumar (25) of Dudhauli Municipality-3.

Pillion rider Dipesh Kumar (25) of Chandanpur, Kamalamai Municipality-14, who was seriously injured in the accident, is undergoing treatment at Dudhauli Municipal Hospital.

Police said that they are searching for the bus driver Shyam Kumar Bhattarai who fled the scene after the accident.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 200 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 258, 200 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 258, 000 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 390 per tola today.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu hosted the Bangladesh Fish Festival at its premises on Friday.

Acting Foreign Secretary of Nepal, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, attended the program as the Guest of Honor.

The event opened with the playing of the national anthems of Nepal and Bangladesh and welcome speech by the Ambassador.

In his address, Acting Foreign Secretary of Nepal commended the initiative as an innovative one, noting that such events strengthen cultural bridges and contribute to enhancing economic, trade, and people-to-people ties between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of Bangladesh on Kathmandu.

He mentioned that the bilateral collaboration between Nepal and Bangladesh is moving towards deeper engagements through increasing people-to- people contact, trade and transit and energy and investment.  It has further prospects for expanding cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and food security between the two friendly nations.

Ambassador Md Shafiqur Rahman highlighted Bangladesh’s rich and traditional fisheries sector, terming the festival as Bangladesh’s riverine heritage, where fish has long been a symbol of our culture, livelihood, social fabric and national identity, according to the statement.

He attributed this historical tradition and heritage to the country’s unique geography and topography endowed with a thousand of rivers producing a wide variety of freshwater and sea fish.

Referring to the global fame of Bangladeshi cuisine/ fishes for their taste, freshness, and delicacy, he pointed to the specialty of the rapidly growing fisheries sector with production of freshwater (inland open-water) fish, aquaculture, marine fish, and crustacean. He noted that the festival serves not only as a cultural celebration but also as an opportunity to deepen regional cooperation and expand business partnerships.

The Ambassador expressed his pleasure in organizing this showcase of Bangladeshi fisheries in the Himalayas and labeled Nepal-Bangladesh friendship with Maach-Daal-Vaat combining Bangladesh’s popular saying “মাছে ভাতে বাঙালি and Nepali Daal-Vaat.

It is for the first time Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu organized such a showcase event promoting Bangladeshi variety of fishes to the global community.

Ambassadors/Heads of Missions and diplomats based in Kathmandu, senior officials from various Ministries of the Government of Nepal, business leaders, members of Think Tanks and civil society, managers and executives of the luxury hotels and members of the media among others attended the program.

The Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) has announced that GeoMandu 2027, an international conference on geotechnical engineering, will be held in Kathmandu from 17-19 March 2027. The event will take place alongside the 11th Asian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (11th AYGEC) under ISSMGE and the proposed 1st South Asian Conference on Geotechnics (SACG) under the Association of Geotechnical Societies of South Asia (AGSSA).

The announcement event was attended by Chief Guest Keshab Kumar Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Guest of Honor Keh-Jian (Albert) Shou, Vice-president (Asia) of ISSMGE. Senior regional leaders from AGSSA, the Indian Geotechnical Society, and the Pakistan Geotechnical Engineers Society joined virtually.

NGS President Indra Prasad Acharya said the conference aligns with the Society’s goal of promoting scientific collaboration, research, and resilient infrastructure development. He noted that the GeoMandu series has previously published four volumes of proceedings with over 125 papers through Springer Nature.

NGS General-secretary Kalpana Adhikari highlighted the Society’s focus on inclusive participation from government agencies, academia, research institutions, the private sector, and young professionals.

Conference Chair Mandip Subedi said collaboration with Asian and South Asian institutions will help address shared geotechnical challenges in Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions. Technical Convener Dhundi Raj Pathak said the 2027 event is expected to host more than 500 delegates from over 40 countries and include over 240 technical presentations and panel discussions, with proceedings to be published by Springer Nature.

Youth Convener Rajan KC said the 11th AYGEC will prioritize youth engagement through affordable participation, awards, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

Held under the theme “Mountain Geotechnics for Infrastructure Development,” GeoMandu 2027 will focus on issues such as landslides, slope instability, erosion, river dynamics, and seismic risks. International delegates will also be invited to experience Nepal’s cultural and natural attractions.

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to conduct training on digital literacy to enable its residents to perform tasks related to digital transactions in a safe manner.

KMC's spokesperson, Nabin Manandhar, said that a training program on digital literacy is being launched to protect the denizens against internet-related insecurities.

According to him, it has been decided to conduct this training to promote the use of the internet technology for useful work and to avoid technology-related risks.

"With the growing use of information technology, every individual should know about the proper use of the internet and basic digital security. While the use of technology makes life easier, if not used cautiously, the risks increase equally," spokesperson Manandhar said.

He stated that training is needed to increase easy access to services through the proper use of technology and to protect city residents from potential digital risks.

According to him, to effectively implement e-governance that the government is emphasizing on, citizens must be able to use technology with confidence.

"People should be made aware of cyber security. This responsibility is fulfilled through this type of training," spokesperson Manandhar said, adding that a digital Nepal is needed to make Nepal's governance transparent.

Anirudra Nepal, head of the KMC's Information Technology Department, said that training will begin in the first phase in wards 17, 18, 19 and 29 and will gradually be expanded to other wards.

One should know how to set strong passwords for personal privacy and cyber security, use OTP (one-time password), to identify viruses, antivirus, suspicious links, and ways to avoid them. According to the KMC officials, the training is being organized to make metropolitan residents understand all these topics.

Police have arrested four individuals for their alleged involvement in the robbery of gold, cash, and other valuables from a woman in Nepaltar, Tarakeshwor Municipality, Kathmandu.

The woman, a banker by profession, was reportedly robbed of her jewelry, cash, and valuable documents.

The suspects, who were made public today, have been identified as Ishwor Budhathoki (27) of Syangja; Bishal Rai (20), Sajan Tamang (18) and Samir Tamang (19) all from Nuwakot and currently residing in Tarakeshwor.

According to Superintendent of Police and spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu, Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, the incident took place on the evening of November 24 while the woman was returning home.

The suspects, who arrived on motorcycles, allegedly stole earrings weighing 12.630 grams, ear tops weighing 0.98 grams, Rs 2,500 in cash, and other belongings.

Police have sought a five-day remand from the District Court Kathmandu for further investigation against the accused.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 900 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 248, 800 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 247, 900 per tola on Tuesday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 220 per tola today.

Nepal’s two-wheeler market is expanding rapidly, with imports rising sharply in the first four months of the current fiscal year despite growing global momentum toward electric mobility. 

According to the Department of Customs, Nepal imported 106,768 units of motorcycles and scooters, including both assembled and completely knocked down (CDK) units, during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. This marks a 25.68 percent increase, or an additional 21,800 units, compared to the same period last year.  In the first four months of 2024/25, the country had imported 84,890 units.

The latest import data shows that the domestic appetite for petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters remains strong, as concerns over affordability, quality, and infrastructure continue to deter consumers from switching to electric two-wheelers.

Automobile industry people say the surge reflects a rebound in economic activity as mobility improves and consumer confidence gradually returns. Two-wheelers remain one of Nepal’s most preferred personal mobility options, particularly in urban areas where public transport is not dependable.

A significant portion of this year’s imports, or 81 percent, were unassembled units. Nepal imported CDK units 86,339 in the four-month period. Nepal currently assembles more than a dozen motorcycle and scooter brands domestically. Selected models from popular brands like Royal Enfield, Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha, Hero, Honda and CFMoto, among others, are imported as CDK units and assembled locally. Local assembly has created jobs and helped reduce prices down to some extent.

During the period, Nepal imported 20,351 units of fully-built two-wheelers, according to the department. While electric vehicles (EVs) have gained traction in Nepal’s four-wheeler segment, the same momentum has not been seen in the two-wheeler market. Traders say consumers remain hesitant to transition to electric motorcycles and scooters due to factors like higher upfront costs, limited model choices, concerns over battery reliability, and a lack of widespread charging infrastructure.

Dealers also say electric two-wheelers are still expensive compared to their petrol counterparts which make them less appealing to middle-income buyers who dominate the two-wheeler market.