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The body of a nine-year-old boy missing after a bus accident in Ramechhap has been found. Police said the body was recovered from the banks of the Sunkoshi River on Monday.

The child was identified as Krichan Tamang of Manthali Municipality-2, Piple. His body was found near the lower market of Golanjor Rural Municipality-7, according to the District Police Office Sindhuli. He was identified by his great-grandfather, Yubaraj Tamang.

With the discovery, the death toll from the Ramechhap bus accident has risen to 13. Earlier, the bodies of 12 passengers had been recovered from the Tamakoshi River after the bus plunged into the river.

The bus, bearing the number Province 3-01-005 Kha 9975, met with the accident on 10th Magh. The incident occurred near Benighat Bridge in Manthali Municipality-6. Police said further investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Farmers in Bardibas area of ​​Mahottari have started commercial turmeric cultivation after wild animals destroyed their fruit crops. Kisan Multipurpose Cooperative (Shared Organization Bardibas) has launched a campaign to expand commercial turmeric farming in the city.

According to Dakraj Pokharel, a member of the cooperative operating committee, Bijalpura, Kisannagar, Hattilet, and Pashupatinagar have been listed for turmeric farming and a campaign has been launched for farming. Cooperative chairperson Bhanubhakta Pokharel has planned to cultivate turmeric in a total area of ​​25 bighas in the first phase. “The cooperative provides interest-free loans for the cost of planting up to five katthas of turmeric. The cooperative purchases the turmeric no matter how much the farmer grows. For that, he will have to be a shareholder of the cooperative,” he said.

According to Chairperson Pokharel, the cooperative has stated that the cooperative will invest Rs 1.2m in turmeric farming. Bardibas Municipality has provided Rs 1.5m as a grant to the cooperative. It is said that it will be done. A group has also been formed to cultivate turmeric.

Separate five-member groups have been formed under the chairmanship of Bishwanath Mahato for Ward No 12 Bijalpura of Bardibas Municipality and Manish Samal for Ward No 13. The group led by Mahato has been named Bijalpura Farmers Group and the group Samal has been given the responsibility of is named Maharani Agriculture Group.

Meanwhile, the cooperative chairperson Pokharel said that since wild animals like nilgai, wild boar and monkeys destroy crops, turmeric cultivation is being expanded as an alternative. He said that initiatives are being taken to provide subsidies for turmeric in the coming days.

According to farmer Jagjivan Mahato, if the cultivation flourishes, eight quintals of turmeric can be produced in a katha. The cooperative has stated that the cost of cultivating one katha of turmeric is 8000, while the income is 21 thousand. Cooperative Vigya Sudarshan Dhakal said that the local government should make a plan to connect all farmers to the agricultural cooperative.

Farmer Bishwanath Singh said that this crop with medicinal properties in turmeric is very beneficial and beneficial. Another farmer Ram Pramod Mahato demanded that the local government provide technical, fertilizer and mechanical equipment to turmeric farmers. Former ward member Rampujan Mahato said that there is a need for cooperation with cooperatives at the local level. Farmer Dipendra Mahato believed that expanding turmeric farming would get rid of the terror of wild animals. Chief Administrative Officer of Bardibas Municipality Rammani Adhikari said that agricultural cooperatives are the basis for the prosperity of farmers.

Ward Chairperson of Bardibas Municipality-13, Laxman Singh, said that policies, programs and budget allocations will be made in the upcoming budget to address the demands of farmers. Two groups of five members each have been formed under the chairmanship of Bishwanath Mahato for ward number 12 and Manish Samal for ward number 13. The group led by Mahato is named Bijalpura Farmers Group and the group for which Samal has been given responsibility is named Maharani Agriculture Group.

Nepal successfully hosted the panel discussion “Nepal’s Next Decade” at Xavier International College on February 13, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and youth leaders to discuss the country’s economic and governance priorities for the coming decade.

The event, organized by Students for Liberty, opened with remarks from Nitisha Ban, who stressed that Nepal’s policies over the next 10 years must be evidence-based and rooted in the principles of liberty. 

She emphasized that sustainable progress depends on a governance framework that balances individual freedoms with innovation and economic growth.

Youth activist and advocate Nabin Giri facilitated the main discussion.

Amit Agrawal, Co-Founder of IME Khalti, highlighted Nepal’s potential to generate IT exports worth Rs 2 trillion. 

Urging youth to move beyond the “landlocked mindset,” he called for proactive engagement in AI and entrepreneurial ventures. 

Agrawal warned that weaponised digital regulation could stifle startups and innovation, underscoring the importance of protecting digital property rights to retain talent. 

Sabita Bhandari, Attorney General, addressed governance and accountability, noting that GenZ’s primary demand is good governance and proper legal processes. She clarified that all decisions regarding allegations against her have been made in accordance with the Constitution and Section 36 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2017.

Economic analyst Murahari Parajuli observed that Nepal has yet to achieve meaningful economic transformation despite political upheavals. 

Advocating for personal freedom and an open market economy, he argued against excessive government intervention. 

Dr Arjun Singh Saud of Tribhuvan University highlighted the importance of investing in digital skills and technical expertise. He recommended localizing AI applications in education and healthcare while ensuring curricula align with industry demands.

The discussion concluded with consensus that Nepal’s next decade should be guided by evidence-based policymaking, digital innovation, economic openness, and a commitment to liberty-oriented governance.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a scooter at Sangam Marga in Gaindakot Municipality-8, Nawalparasi on Saturday. 

The deceased has been identified as Lakhan Tamang (50). 

The scooter( Pradesh 3-02-014 Pa 1433) knocked him down last night. 

Critically injured in the incident, Tamang was taken to Chitawan-based Bharatpur College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital but breathed his last during the course of treatment. 

District Police Office, Nawalparasi Information Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Anil Pundit, said that police have taken  scooter rider Prabin Thapa Magar (26) of Gaindakot-8 for further investigation.