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The District Administration Office, Dhanusha has designated 194 polling stations in the district as highly sensitive.

According to the DAO, out of the 322 polling stations in the district, 194 are classified as highly sensitive, 106 as sensitive, and 22 as normal. There are 645 voting centers in the district.

The polling stations have been categorized into the three categories in terms of election security after an assessment of the open border, increased voters, and various problems that arose during the election years in past elections have, according to the Chief District Officer Prem Prasad Luintel.

He stated that 10 to 12 security personnel will be deployed at each polling center. Under the leadership of the Chief District Officer, all security chiefs participated in the monitoring of highly sensitive polling stations today as well.

CDO Luintel said that monitoring of polling stations close to the Nepal-India border is underway.

The Madhes Province Election Office said that there are 514,571 voters in four constituencies of Dhanusha. Among them, 276,126 are male, 238,435 are female, and 10 are voters from gender and sexual minorities (other).

Six thousand five hundred staff will be deployed for the election purpose and details of the deployed staff are being collected. For the House of Representatives election in Dhanusha, there are four constituencies with 142 candidates: 34 in constituency no. 2, 45 in constituency no. 3 and 37 in constituency no. 4.

Nintendo released version 1.3.0 for Kirby Air Rider on Jan 27. The update adds new features and gameplay changes and also improves sharing options.

A new “Grand Prix” mode and “Switch Battles” were added to the Paddock. Two players can now play Quick Races together on one Nintendo Switch 2. The update also changes the Ore Machine Market search to “Random.”

Other updates include new decal editing options, record deletion per machine, and City Trial behavior changes. Balance adjustments were made for Waddle Dee and Bandana Waddle Dee.

A top US immigration official is expected to leave the US city of Minneapolis in what may mark a shift in the White House's tone after the fatal shooting of a second US citizen by federal officers over the weekend, BBC reported.

As Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and some immigration agents depart, "border tsar" Tom Homan will begin leading on-the-ground efforts in the Minnesota city after the shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday escalated tensions. 

The decision by President Donald Trump may indicate the administration's interest in walking back more aggressive federal action in his nationwide immigration crackdown, according to BBC. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing. Xi said China is ready to deepen trust and cooperation. He also welcomed Finnish businesses into the Chinese market.

The leaders discussed trade, energy transition, agriculture, and forestry. China urged Finland to oppose protectionism and support fair trade policies. A business cooperation deal is expected to be signed.

Orpo’s visit includes meetings with top Chinese leaders. He is joined by executives from over 20 Finnish companies. China remains Finland’s biggest trading partner in Asia

Singer Katy Perry and other US celebrities urged citizens to speak out after two Americans were killed in Minnesota. The deaths happened during a federal immigration crackdown. According to the Reuters, protests erupted across the state.

Reuters reported, Perry asked followers to contact lawmakers and oppose funding for immigration enforcement. Stars like Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish shared posts demanding justice. NBA players also released a statement supporting protesters.

Officials said the killings were acts of self-defense. However, video evidence raised questions about that claim. The incidents have renewed debate over immigration policy and police conduct

Firefighters in Australia’s Victoria state are fighting at least six major bushfires. A record-breaking heatwave has worsened the situation. Two fires are burning at emergency level.

According to the international media, temperatures have reached historic highs across the state. One area recorded 48.9°C, while Melbourne hit 41°C. Authorities warn fires may spread quickly due to extreme heat and wind.

Emergency alerts have been issued for several communities. Officials urge residents to stay informed and follow safety advice. Health experts also warn of serious heat-related risks

Prime Minister Sushila Karki said that religious belief and cultural heritages should not be affected while carrying out development construction including road infrastructure.

In the course of inspecting Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhes fast track, the national pride project, today, the Prime Minister directed the bodies concerned to find a solution after taking the concerns of locals seriously.

She mentioned, "The concerns of the locals should be taken seriously and find solutions to them. The demarcation along the section as well as zero point should also be changed if needed. We should forward development construction without hurting their faith."  

The Prime Minister also suggested making arrangements of necessary vacant places while constructing physical structures. 

"Open space is needed during natural disasters. It is also required for people's movement, festivals, fairs, and gatherings. Therefore, we should abandon the idea of building any structure after seeing an open space. We should plan and build structure by leaving open space," she argued.

The Prime Minister's team comprises the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the secretaries of different ministries, among other officials.

Previously, Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel and project chief Major General Dharmendra Jha had informed Prime Minister Karki about the project's progress so far and related challenges.

There was a slight delay in starting the project as the detailed project report (DPR) of this road under construction under the management of the Nepal Army took time to be approved.

The physical progress of the expressway project, which has a total length of 70.977 km, has currently reached around 45 percent.

Under the expressway, more than 87 bridges will need to be constructed. Among them, some are of a specific type and up to 82 meters tall. 

As these bridges have also reached the final stage of construction, the Army has stated that the project will be completed within the scheduled date of Chaitra-end 2083 BS and within the initial estimated cost of Rs 213 billion.

This will be a short-distance highway connecting Kathmandu Valley directly with the central Tarai region.

After the construction of the expressway, it is expected that transportation of goods from the Tarai to Kathmandu will significantly reduce costs and time, and contribute considerably to the country's economic development.

There are seven tunnels under the project. 

The Army has stated that it is making special efforts to accomplish the tasks according to the project's objectives.

American YouTuber IShowSpeed is nearing the end of his 28-day Africa tour. The trip aims to show Africa’s cultural richness beyond poverty and violence. He said the journey changed how he sees the continent.

AP reported, the tour covered 19 countries across Africa. He attended major sports events, met local communities, and tried traditional food. In Ghana, he said he felt “back home” after learning about his ancestry.

The tour drew praise for changing perceptions of Africa. Some critics, however, questioned his loud online persona. Despite debate, the series gained massive attention worldwide