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At least 34 people lost their lives and 139 were injured in the incidents of different types of natural disasters across the country in the last 15 days. 

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 616 different types of natural disaster incidents occurred in the country from April 14-29. 

Of them, 34 people died and 139 sustained injuries in such incidents.

A total of 829 families were affected during the period. Two hundred and fifty houses suffered partial damages and 65 houses were completely damaged due to the disaster, added the Authority.

Similarly, 78 cowsheds were also damaged while 213 cattle died due to disaster incidents. It is estimated that these incidents caused financial losses of around Rs 109.255 million.  

The highest number of fire incidents (267) took place during the period where eight people lost their lives and a huge amount of property was gutted. 

Around Rs 97.5 million was destroyed in fire incidents. 

Likewise, 74 incidents of lightning took place where nine people died and 49 sustained injuries. 

Three hundred and nineteen families were affected from 44 incidents of storm, destroying the property worth Rs 8.3 million, according to the Authority. 

Other incidents occurred during the period were snakebite, wildfire, heavy rain, flood, and animal attack. Authority Spokesperson Shanti Mahat mentioned that dry weather, mercury rise and human negligence have been increasing the incidents of fire and wildfire in recent periods. 

Preparedness, public awareness and effective management are needed for disaster risk reduction, opined Mahat.

A total of  2,722 vehicle drivers were penalized for violating traffic rules in Kathmandu Valley in the last 24 hours.

As of this morning, during checks conducted by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police  at different places of Kathmandu Valley, such a number of drivers faced action. 

Forty-six drivers faced action for driving under the influence of alcohol, 342 for lane crossing, other 1,571 for other offences, said Spokesperson of the Traffic Police and Superintendent of Police, Naresh Raj Subedi. 

"In the past 24-hours, 2,722 drivers were panelized for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley. Revenue of Rs 2.727 million was collected from it," he added.

International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes is being observed for the first time today in different countries of the world with various awareness programs. 

Since 1900, there have been at least 12 major earthquakes, each of which killed more than 50,000 people. 

Earthquakes also have substantial economic consequences, accounting for more than a quarter of global disaster losses and causing trillions of dollars in damage in recent decades.

In acknowledgement of grave consequences of these disasters, the United Nations has established the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes, observed annually on April 29 and tasked the United Nations Officer for Disaster Risk Reduction with facilitating its observance. 

In April 2025, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 29 as the International Day in Memory of the Victims of Earthquakes, inviting all member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other relevant international organizations to collaborate on the commemoration.

Beyond direct destruction, they can trigger fires, tsunamis and landslides, compounding damages across housing, health, education and livelihoods.

The Day provides a moment to remember those lost and renew commitment to prevention, preparedness, and building back better in line with the properties of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.  

Shilapatra.com has announced the winners of its annual awards in eight categories, including the “Red Bull Shilapatra Person of the Year 2082.”

The winners were announced amidst a special ceremony held at a hotel in Kathmandu attended by more than 500 guests. 

This year, Prime Minister Balendra Shah 'Balen' was named as the 'Red Bull Shilapatra Person of the Year 2082'

The Shilapatra said that he was honored for leading the debate on the energy of the new generation and political change.

In the literary category, Dr Navaraj KC’s book ‘Swasparsa’ was awarded “Shilapatra Book of the Year 2082”.

Suraj Subedi became “Worldlink Shilapatra  Content Creator of the year 2082” while Rabindra Dhant, who achieved notable success in international MMA, was named  “Shilapatra Player of the Year 2082”.

Similarly, Jhuma Limbu was honored as “Shilapatra Artist of the Year 2082” for her contribution to the preservation and promotion of Nepali folk music.

Paran received the title of “Shilapatra Cinema of the Year 2082”.

Entrepreneur Ashish Sharma was selected as “Shilapatra Entrepreneur of the Year 2082” for establishing a Nepali brand in the international market.

Likewise, Krishna Prasad Neupane was named “The Governor Shilapatra CEO of the Year  2082” for his special contribution in the hospitality sector. 

Acting Chief Justice Sapna Pradhan Malla presented trophies and certificates to the winners.