Fire breaks out at Woodland Hotel in Durbarmarg
A fire broke out at the Woodland Hotel in Durbarmarg, Kathmandu on Thursday.
The District Police Range, Kathmandu, said that the fire broke out at the dance club of the hotel.
Four fire engines, local and police personnel have been deployed to take the fire under control.
The cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet.
Man dies as motorcycle plunges into canal in Chitwan
A person died after a motorcycle he was riding on fell into the Radhapur canal of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-14, Chitwan on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Binod Subedi of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-16, according to Rabindra Khanal, Deputy Superintendent of Police of the District Police Office.
Subedi was rescued and rushed to the Bharatpur Hospital, where he died in the course of treatment.
Light snowfall and rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki today
Partly cloudy weather is forecast today in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, while the rest of the country is expected to experience mainly fair conditions.
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division’s 8:00 am bulletin, there is a possibility of light rainfall and snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of these provinces. Fog and mist are also likely at many locations across the Tarai region during the day.
Tonight, mist may occur at a few places in the Tarai. Partly cloudy conditions are expected in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, while the remaining areas are likely to remain mostly fair. Light rainfall and snowfall may continue at isolated locations in the high hilly and Himalayan regions.
The Division stated that the prevailing weather pattern is being influenced by the partial effect of a westerly low-pressure system over the country.
Gaurav Tayal appointed NICCI Vice President
Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has appointed Managing Director of Surya Nepal Gaurav Tayal as its Vice President .
A meeting of the Chamber’s Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday made the decision to this effect.
Tayal succeeds Ravi Rayavaram in the role.
He recently assumed charge as Managing Director of Surya Nepal and now takes on the vice-presidential responsibility at NICCI, further strengthening the leadership continuum between the two institutions.
Welcoming the appointment, NICCI President Sunil KC expressed confidence in Tayal’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the Chamber’s mission. “Tayal’s engagement with NICCI will add fresh momentum to our initiatives and help the Chamber expand its reach and impact,” KC said.
The Executive Committee and the President of NICCI jointly welcomed Tayal and conveyed their expectation that, during his tenure, the Chamber will play an even more active role in facilitating bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and broader engagement between Nepal and India.
