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Four minors are arrested on charges of raping and murdering 16y-old Inisha BK in Birendra, Surkhet. According to the District Police Office, Surkhet, all four suspects are under the age of 18. Inisha, originally from Badakholi of Gurbhakot Municipality-6 in eastern Surkhet, had been living in Birendranagar-1.

She died on March 7 after being found unconscious in the Janajagaran Community Forest in Birendranagar-4.

Police said locals discovered the girl unconscious in the forest on the morning of March 7 and rushed her to the Provincial Hospital in Kalagaun, where doctors declared her dead. BK, a Grade 11 student at Usha Balbatika School in Birendranagar-6, had left home at around 6am that day saying she was going to attend tuition classes. The mother called her daughter after she did not return home by 9 am the previous day. But the phone was switched off. Her phone was switched off when her family tried to contact her later in the morning.

The victim’s family filed a complaint with the District Police Office, Surkhet on March 8, alleging that she had been gang-raped and murdered. 

“The girl’s body was covered in bruises, her hair was torn. Her bangles were broken. She was dragged down from two to three meters,” says the mother, “They tortured her to death. Strict action should be taken against the culprits.”

Police spokesperson and DSP Mohan Jung Budhapa said a 16y-old boy was first arrested on the afternoon of March 7, while three others were detained the following day for investigation. Police said the case is being investigated seriously and that further conclusions will be made after the post-mortem report is received.

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort recently hosted a dinner event in New Delhi for leading Indian wedding planners and selected media representatives. The event aimed to introduce the Indian wedding industry to Nepal as a destination for luxury weddings. Wedding curators, luxury event designers, and media professionals attended the gathering.

Located in Dhulikhel, the resort offers 72 rooms, suites, and private villas designed for family stays and wedding groups. The property features venues for wedding events, including the Ballroom for large receptions and the Lawn for outdoor ceremonies. Smaller spaces are also available for traditional functions such as mehendi, haldi, and sangeet.

Resort officials said destination weddings can include multi-day celebrations with customized menus and wellness experiences. Guests can also take part in activities such as yoga, meditation, and visits to nearby spiritual sites including Namo Buddha. According to the resort’s management, growing air connectivity between Nepal and Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Varanasi makes travel easier for wedding guests.

The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to exercise precautions to protect themselves from increasing air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley as well as other major cities across the country.

The Ministry made the appeal in light of the rising air pollution level in the Kathmandu Valley and other places.

Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki warned that the air pollution could lead to various health problems affecting the heart, blood vessels, lungs, asthma patients, eyes, kidneys and other organs and could increase risk of cancer. 

He thus called upon everyone to remain cautious and take preventive measures. 

Spokesperson Budhathoki said that the air pollution could severely affect people with chronic illness and pregnant women. Therefore, he requested these vulnerable groups to avoid going outdoors unless absolutely necessary. 

Considering the fact that children, senior citizens and people suffering from respiratory related complications such as asthma and chronic coughs are particularly vulnerable to air pollution, he suggested that they exercise special precautions. 

Spokesperson Budhathoki noted that the rise in air pollution is mainly due to emissions from old vehicles, forest fires, industrial activities and smoke and dust generated from construction materials.

Furthermore, the Department of Environment mentioned that the pollution levels have been rising in different parts of the country in recent days due to unfavorable weather conditions. 

The Department also noted that the concentration of fine particles has notably increased in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara and indicated that the air pollution is likely to persist in Kathmandu Valley for about another week. 

The Ministry advised people to avoid going outdoor during mornings and evenings and compulsorily wear masks if they must go out.

CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli congratulated Rastriya Swatantra Party senior leader Balen Shah on his election victory.

In a Facebook post, Oli wrote, “Balen Babu, congratulations on your victory!”

He also wished Shah a smooth five-year term and extended his best wishes.