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Five sections of different highways have been completely blocked due to landslides across the country. 

Spokesperson at the Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General Binod Ghimire, said vehicular movement along five sections of different highways has come to a standstill and two highways are in one-way operation. 

Koshi Highway, Mechi Highway, highway connecting Nepal-China, Pasang Lhamu Highway and Jomsom-Korala section have been completely obstructed. 

More red pandas were found in the Jaljala, Muna and Mareni areas of Ward No 2 and 3 of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality.

For this, three 'cameras' were installed in the area, and two of them captured the images of red pandas.

"The cameras were set up after discovering red panda droppings during a month-long field study. Our study has confirmed that there are between 6 to 25 red pandas residing in that area," said Pawan Rai, Programme Officer at the Nepal Biodiversity Conservation Society.

A team of researchers along with local residents conducted an on-site study to determine the presence of red pandas in Khibang, Mudi, Archey, Dar, Takam, Bagar, Simkosh, Italy Base Camp, Mareni, Lulang, Gurjakhani, and Gurja Deurali areas of Dhaulagiri.

The locals had released photos and videos showing the red panda at Gurjaghat of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve in Ashoj 2080 and at Bancharedanda area of Dahapatal Community Forest area of Muna in Mangsir 2081.

In 2073 BS, researchers from the Red Panda Network and the Himalayan Conservation Forum found red panda poo in Mareni, located in the Jaljala area. The study was conducted with the financial support from the World Wildlife Fund and the Hariyoban Program.

Researcher Larisa Gautam said that income and employment opportunities could be promoted in the community by bringing tourists to see red pandas in this area.

The first-ever Kathmandu Horror Film Festival (KHFF) wrapped up in grand style at the Russian Cultural Center, Kamalpokhari, on Sunday evening, after three days of spine-chilling screenings and powerful storytelling that brought together filmmakers and audiences from across the world.

Organized by the Nepal Film & Cultural Academy, the festival showcased horror cinema as both an art form and cultural expression. 

Featuring 25 films from 15 countries, the event marked a defining moment for Nepal’s evolving cinematic scene.

The Vice President of the Academy, Shiv Puri, stated that the purpose of using film as a medium is to connect culture, messages, and creativity. He also mentioned that this festival has opened the door toward achieving that goal.

Erling Haaland bagged another two excellent goals to take his Premier League tally to 13 for the season in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth, a performance that left both his manager and his opponents in awe, Reuters reported.

City boss Pep Guardiola was animated as he described Haaland's first goal -- a ruthless run from the halfway line that was finished with trademark precision.

"It's the first goal, the way he kicked the ball down the grass. It's like, 'I'm going to score this,' it's this determination," said Guardiola, who hugged his prized striker when the two were walking off the pitch, according to Reuters.