Complaint lodged with EC for removing Head Lama
A complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission (EC) stating that the Guthi Sansthan has removed the Head Lama of the Shree Boudha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi from his position, contrary to the election code of conduct.
The EC Assistant Spokesperson, Kul Bahadur GC said that since a complaint has been registered alleging that the Guthi Sansthan acted against the election code of conduct, a necessary investigation and inquiry process regarding this matter will begin from today.
The EC had implemented the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 from midnight on January 18.
Clause 3 (h) of the code of conduct mentions that the code of conduct also applies to the offices and employees of government, semi-government and public institutions.
According to Harish Gole Tamang of the Head Lama's secretariat, the Guthi Sansthan decided to remove Bhupatibajra Lama, Head of Shree Boudha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi, from his position on January 23.
The Guthi Sansthan had sought clarification from the Head Lama on January 18, the very day the election code of conduct came into force.
Assistant spokesperson GC stated that the EC has so far sought 15 clarifications after investigating complaints filed with it alleging violation of the code of conduct from various political parties, candidates, public bodies, and institutions.
Heavy snowfall halts traffic on Mid-Hill Highway
The Mid-Hill Highway has been completely blocked due to heavy snowfall accompanied by rainfall since Tuesday night.
The Highway was obstructed by thick snow accumulation at Patihalne area, the junction of Baglung and Rukum (East) districts.
With the Highway obstructed, hundreds of passengers have been stranded, said Inspector Tilak Manandhar, also Chief of Area Police Office, Burtibang.
Vehicles plying short and long routes have come to a halt due to obstruction in the Highway, added Inspector Manandhar.
As snowfall continues, the likelihood of the road reopening immediately remains low, informed Inspector Manandhar.
He shared that the vehicles that had departed from Kathmandu to Rukum, Jajarkot and Dolpa districts have been halted at Bhalkot Sip in Nishikhola Rural Municipality-2 in Baglung.
One dies in motorcycle accident
A person died in a motorcycle accident at Khatri Chowk in Dudhauli Municipality-10, Sindhuli on Wednesday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police at District Police Office, Surya Prakash Subedi, said that Yagya Bhadur Sunuwar (30) died immediately after the incident.
Sunuwar, who was injured seriously in the accident, breathed his last while being taken to hospital, the police added.
Heavy snowfall in Mustang, Humla and Bajura districts
Various parts in the district have witnessed heavy snowfall since last night.
The hills and mountains are blanketed with snow, while most places had rainfall as well.
The Kagbeni-Korala roadway has been blocked due to adverse weather.
The snow has piled up as high as two feet.
Chief of Agriculture Section at Gharapjhong rural municipality, Roshan Thakali, informed that apple, buckwheat, barely and potato farming would thrive with the winter snow.
Similarly, Simkot-based reporter said that Humla, Mugu, Dolpa, Jumla and Kalikot districts also got the snowfall. It is occurring since Tuesday night.
Chief of District Police Office, Shankar Khadka, informed that the snow piled up to one foot has obstructed roadways at Limi, Nyalu, Yari and Hilsa.
Badimalika, Budhiganga Triveni, Budhinanda, Himali, Khaptad Chhededaha, Gaumul, Swamikarkit, Jagannath of Bajura district are also covered with heavy snow, according to a reporter.
The daily life has been badly affected by the hostile weather, but the snow is very good to the winter crops, according to Jashiram Sahani, Chief of Agriculture Knowledge Center in the district.
