Nepali embassies in Gulf countries urge workers to share details
Various Nepali embassies in Gulf countries have requested the Nepalis working in West Asia to submit their details to a portal brought into operation by the Foreign Ministry.
The embassies are making publicity and coordination for necessary assistance to the needy Nepalis in the wake of tensions in West Asia.
The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh said it had requested the Nepali workers there to share information through a portal. The information would be helpful to know about the workers' situation and take action accordingly.
The portal prepared by the Foreign Ministry collects information about Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and other countries in the region.
Meanwhile, liaison committees of various political parties have also assigned contact persons for extending help to the needy Nepali workers.
Following the US-Israel military action on Iran and Iran's counterattacks in the region, the Gulf countries which are major employment destinations of Nepali youths are facing tension. It has posed a security threat to Nepali workers as well. The official data shows there are over 1.7 million Nepali workers in the Gulf countries.
The Foreign Ministry has formed a rapid action team to intensify assistance including rescue of the Nepalis in the Gulf countries.
3 killed, 2 injured In Bhaktapur car accident
Three persons died in a car accident at Jitpur in Changunarayan Municipality-8, Bhaktapur on Tuesday.
The deceased have been identified as Yogendra Pradhan (55), Surendra Pradham (48) and Krishna Maya Pradha (55) of Jadibuti, Kathmandu.
The car (Ba 5 Cha 7881) was heading towards Sudal from Nagarkot when the tragedy occurred.
They died in the course of treatment, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Prakash Jabegu.
Two others injured in the same incident are undergoing treatment at the Madhyapur Hospital, Bhaktapur.
Over 750,000 leave Kathmandu Valley to participate in March 5 polls
As the March 5 voting date under the House of Representatives (HoR) approaches, the number of passengers leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their respective hometowns has risen significantly.
According to Traffic Police Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sunil Jung Shah, over 750,000 people have recently departed from the Kathmandu Valley to participate in the elections. He said that the outflow is expected to continue until Wednesday.
Public vehicles are currently operating at full capacity as they head out of the Valley. Similarly, the movement of private vehicles has also increased. Major highways, bus parks, and exit points around the Valley are witnessing a significant surge in traffic.
In response to the growing traffic flow, additional traffic police personnel have been deployed in the most congested areas.
The election police force is also assisting traffic police in managing the increased flow of vehicles.
In light of the rising traffic volume, security patrols along the highways have been intensified to ensure the safety of passengers.
Certain areas have been placed under special surveillance as needed.
Man arrested with rifle in Bhaktapur
A 31-year-old man has been arrested with an INSAS rifle and ammunition from Bhumdol in Suryabinayak Municipality-8, Bhaktapur. A special team from the Intelligence Bureau of the Armed Police Force detained Ayan Sedhai, a resident of Palungtar Municipality-9, Gorkha.
Security officials said they recovered four rounds of rifle and SLR bullets, two rounds of plastic bullets, one round of shotgun bullet, a khukuri, two cartridges, an axe and five syringes from his possession. Authorities are investigating the source of the weapons and ammunition.
The suspect has been handed over to the Nepal Police for further action, according to Armed Police Force spokesperson DIG Bishnu Prasad Bhatta. Officials suspect the rifle and ammunition may have been looted during the GenZ movement.
