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Three persons were injured in a fire that broke out due to gas leakage in Chhepka, Nalgad Municipality-2, Jajarkot on Sunday morning.

The persons are identified as Maya Jaisi, Rupa Jaisi and Ramesh Gautam of the Municipality-2.

They are being treated at the Municipal Hospital, Dalli. As the condition of the injured are serious, a request has been made to the concerned body for rescue by helicopter for further treatment, said Administrative Officer Dipendra Shahi. 

Shahi said that he has received information that a Nepal Army helicopter will arrive shortly to rescue them.

The fourth APAC IPv6 Council Meet concluded on Friday, highlighting its potential to strengthen Nepal’s digital infrastructure and internet ecosystem.

The two-day international conference, organized by Subisu Limited, focused on key issues such as IPv6-powered AI data centers, cybersecurity, and Nepal’s digital roadmap. Experts from across the Asia-Pacific region shared insights on IPv6 development and implementation.

A major outcome of the event was a cooperation agreement between Subisu Limited and the APAC IPv6 Council, aimed at promoting IPv6 adoption in Nepal. The agreement was signed by Prof. Emeritus Sureshwaran Ramdas and CEO Binay Mohan Saud.

Speakers at the conference included representatives from ICANN, CN Labs, Sanima Bank, and the IPv6 Forum, who discussed implementation challenges and opportunities across sectors.

Officials said the event supports the government’s “Digital Nepal” initiative. Bhupendra Bhandari, Chairperson of the Nepal Telecommunication Authority, noted that the conference would help expand connectivity and accelerate IPv6 adoption in the country.

Organizers said the conference marks an important step toward modernizing Nepal’s digital infrastructure and aligning it with global technological standards.

Roshan Pokherel, a youtuber was arrested in Panchthar on charge of broadcasting insulting content against Prime Minister Balendra Shah and other leaders on his channel named ‘Hades’

The arrest was made by the District Police Office Panchthar based on the investigation of the Cyber ​​Bureau of Nepal Police.

He has been arrested and remanded in custody by the District Court Panchthar for ten days and an investigation is going on on the charges of cybercrime, informed Panchthar Police Chief DSP Anish Karna.

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has directed airport offices across the country to upgrade four key passenger facilities within 24 hours to improve service quality.

According to a letter issued by Secretary Mukunda Prasad Niraula to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, airports must establish breastfeeding and baby-care rooms, priority care rooms for sick, elderly, and disabled passengers, and provide free sanitary pads.

The ministry has also instructed airports to strictly maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, including a daily cleaning logbook system in line with World Health Organization and International Civil Aviation Organization guidelines.