Businessman Bhatta arrested
Police have arrested businessman Deepak Bhatta as part of an investigation into money laundering, AIG Manoj KC, Chief at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), confirmed.
A few days ago, the Department of Money Laundering, had withheld his passport.
The Department had been investigating Bhatta in the money laundering case.
Oli's statement recorded from hospital
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had his statement recorded from the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Thursday.
He was arrested for his alleged involvement in suppressing the Gen Z movement held on September 8 and 9, which left 76 people dead and many injured..
Police and officials from the District Public Prosecutor’s Office recorded his statement at the hospital.
Oli was admitted to the hospital as per doctors advice.
Oli is a kidney transplant patient and has a history of multiple health conditions–hydronephrosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, atrial fibrillation, and gallstones. His atrial fibrillation is currently under treatment.
Authorities are preparing to seek a second remand via video conference after the expiration of his five-day custody period, according to District Police Range Kathmandu SP and Spokesperson Pawan Kumar Bhattarai.
Task force formed to prepare monsoon preparedness and response national action plan
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has formed a task force to prepare the National Action Plan 2083 for monsoon-related preparedness and response.
An 18-member task force has been formed under the leadership of Joint Secretary Roshani Kumari Shrestha, Head of NDRRMA Policy, Planning and Monitoring Division.
NDRRMA spokesperson, Under Secretary Shanti Mahat, said that a task force has been formed and work has begun to prepare the Monsoon Preparedness and Response National Action Plan 2083.
The task force includes representatives from federal ministries, departments, and authorities related to disaster, as well as from all three security agencies.
A plan is being formulated to ensure that all relevant agencies including the federal, provincial, local governments, security bodies and partner organisations engage in preparedness and response in a planned manner to effectively face potential monsoon-related disasters and minimise loss of life and property.
Ram Kumar KC, the NDRRMA Under Secretary and a member involved in the formulation of the said action plan, said that all representatives have been given one week to provide the necessary suggestions and assured that this time the work plan will be prepared on schedule.
He also said that a meeting of the task force has been scheduled for next week after receiving suggestions on what topics should be included in the action plan.
Home Minister Sudan Gurung had instructed the NDRRMA to develop timely response plans and strengthen disaster management efficiently during a recently held program at the Authority.
KMC to launch night bus service from April 14
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is launching a night bus service in collaboration with Sajha Yatayat starting April 14.
The service will operate on two main routes: from Lagankhel to Budhanilkantha (16 km) and Thankot to the Tribhuvan International International Airport (20 km), passing key areas of the city.
Buses will run daily between 8pm to 11 pm at 20-minute intervals, with CCTV surveillance and presence of city police to ensure passengers security.
KMC Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol said that the service aims to reduce expensive travel, improve safety, and support students and women facing transport issues.
