India hands over second tranche of election assistance to Nepal
India handed over the second tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal, reinforcing bilateral cooperation ahead of the country’s upcoming elections.
Charge d’Affaires of India to Nepal, Dr. Rakesh Pandey, ceremonially handed over more than 250 vehicles to the Government of Nepal at a function held at the Ministry of Finance in Kathmandu.
The event was attended by Nepal’s Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal.
The vehicles form part of the election-related assistance requested by Nepal to support logistical preparations for the forthcoming polls.
Speaking on the occasion, Finance Minister Khanal highlighted the longstanding and friendly ties between India and Nepal and expressed appreciation for the timely assistance.
He noted that the support would play an important role in ensuring smooth election preparations.
The first tranche of India’s election-related assistance was handed over on January 20, 2026.
Additional consignments are expected to be delivered in phases over the coming weeks.
The assistance reflects the close development partnership between India and Nepal and underscores the deep-rooted trust and cooperation between the two countries.
Snowfall brings cheers among farmers in Humla
Heavy snowfall in Humla, a mountainous district of Karnali Province, has disrupted normal life.
The snowfall has obstructed road access from the district headquarters, Simkot, to northern Namkha village and other areas.
Continuous snowfall over the past two days has led to the suspension of flights on the Nepalgunj–Simkot and Surkhet–Simkot routes.
According to Chief District Officer Tek Kumar Regmi, heavy snowfall, particularly on January 28, has intensified the cold in the district. Bonfires have been arranged at government offices to provide warmth for service seekers.
Security personnel, including the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Army, along with government employees, have intensified efforts to clear snow from the Simkot Airport area. Meanwhile, rainfall in the southern belt of the district has further hampered public movement.
Despite the adverse weather conditions, political parties have continued election publicity campaigns in villages ahead of the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
Meanwhile, farmers have welcomed the snowfall, citing its benefits for winter crops such as barley, wheat, and oat.
They say snowfall helps retain soil moisture and improves soil fertility, supporting better crop growth.
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.
