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Eight different highways in the country remain blocked for traffic due to landslides triggered by incessant rains taking place since the past few days in various parts of the country. 

According to a press release issued by Nepal Police Headquarters today, the Kavrepalanchok- Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunjebesi (BP Highway) route has been closed for traffic. 

Likewise, due to landslides in Pangdur, Takurche and Bhalu Khola in Bhattedanda of Bagmati Rural Municipality-3 of Lalitpur on Monday morning, traffic on the Kanti Highway has been completely blocked.

The Mechi Highway also remains completely blocked. 

Similarly, the Kaligandaki Corridor remains blocked for traffic. The road was blocked due to landslides in Patukhola on the Kaligandaki Corridor road section at Purtighat in Kaligandaki-4, Gulmi on Monday. 

According to the statement, the Mid-Hill Highway has been completely blocked due to landslides.

The Ridi-Bami road has been shut due to overflowing of the Giru Khola on the road section at Tallo Phat in Musikot-5, Gulmi.

Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane has said that action will be taken against those blocking the entrances of some media houses in the federal capital.

On Monday, vehicles with private number plates were found parked in front of the entrance to some media houses and the house of Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa. The police later removed those vehicles and fined the owners for traffic violations.

In response to a query raised by journalists at Singha Durbar earlier today, President Lamichhane clarified that action will be taken against those who parked those vehicles. 

The party issued a statement regarding Monday's incident, expressing its support to press freedom and for action against those who obstruct the media houses.

 “The Rastriya Swatantra Party was the first to issue a statement regarding this incident, protesting against it and for taking action against the culprits. The RSP is a party that has a history of taking action against its MPs within 72 hours. Therefore, action will be taken against anyone and even if an RSP cadre is involved in this,” he said.

In response to a query regarding the recent meeting between him and Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Lamichhane said that the meeting discussed sustainable and speedy solutions to the squatters' problem, various contemporary and developing situations, national politics, and party-related issues.

The government on Tuesday appointed Chairperson of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC)'s Board of Directors Maheswor Bhakta Shrestha as its Executive Chairperson, also with a mandate to work as the General Manager. 

A meeting of the Council of Ministers held today at the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in Singha Durbar decided to appoint him to the post of Executive Chair and General Manager, shared government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel. 

The Cabinet also decided to provide incentive allowances to the staff of the Armed Police Force, Nepal engaging in disaster rescue and relief. 

Spokesperson Pokharel further shared that the meeting decided to provide cash prizes along with letters of appreciation to athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, physiotherapists, and managers securing medals in international competitions. 

The meeting authorized the Ministry of Home Affairs to immediately implement the reports of various commissions formed in the past regarding unfair transactions (loan sharking) in accordance with the government decision. 

Additionally, the Cabinet has approved the Seeds (First Amendment) Regulations, 2083 BS.

The Nepal Police has said that there is no legal provision for traffic police personnel to receive special allowances or benefits for issuing fines for traffic violations.

Issuing a press statement today, the Nepal Police has made it clear that the entire revenue from the traffic fines is directly deposited in the government's account. 

Stating that news reports lacking facts and official verification negatively affects the image of public institutions, eroding public trust in such organizations and making administrative processes unnecessarily controversial. 

 “There is no legal provision for traffic police to be entitled to any additional fees (benefits) for collecting fines from the violations of traffic rules," the statement reads.

The police have urged media and social sites users to verify any information through official channels before disseminating it from the respective media or from the social platforms. 

Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed the government to play an effective role in disaster risk reduction.

Speaker Aryal issued this ruling to the government on the issues raised by the MPs in today's meeting of the HoR,  the lower house of the Federal Parliament.

The Speaker gave a ruling to the government to ensure effective disaster preparedness, relief and rescue, and smooth and safe transportation to reduce potential human and material losses due to monsoon-related disasters.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal received the Letter of Credentials of Sriram Haridass, the newly appointed UNFPA Representative for Nepal. During their meeting, they reaffirmed Nepal and UNFPA’s long-standing partnership in promoting population and development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and evidence-based policymaking. 

They also discussed Nepal’s changing demographic trends and the need to strengthen demographic data for inclusive and sustainable development.

Haridass reaffirmed the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), while working closely with the Government and partners to strengthen national systems and build demographic resilience. 

Haridass pledged UNFPA’s continued support for Nepal’s development priorities and demographic resilience. He is a Sri Lankan national with over 23 years of experience across Asia and Africa, he assumed the role in July 2026 after serving as UNFPA Representative ad interim. UNFPA has been supporting Nepal since 1971.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 6. 11 points to close at 2, 576. 29 points on Tuesday.  

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 79 points to close at 451. 34 points.

A total of  18,293,596-unit shares of 383  companies were traded for Rs 1. 49 billion.

Meanwhile,  9% Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited Debenture 2087 (KSBBLD87) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 22 percent.

Likewise, Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL) was the top loser as their price fell by 8. 10 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 42 trillion.

The meeting of council of ministers has been scheduled for 4 pm on Tuesday.

The meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.