Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki
There are chances of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi Province along with the hilly regions of Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces today.
As the weather remains generally cloudy throughout the country, moderate rain is likely to occur at some places in the hilly regions and at a few places in the Tarai region of the country, according to the Weather and Forecasting Division.
Later tonight, the weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country. Moderate rain is likely to occur at some places of Koshi, Madesh, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and at a few places in the rest of the country.
Chances remain of heavy rainfall at one or two places of Koshi, Madesh, Lumbini Provinces along with the hilly region of Gandaki Province.
US expresses readiness to work with interim government of Nepal
The United States has said that it welcomes the restoration of calm and peaceful resolution following last week’s tragic events, expressing readiness to work with the interim government of Nepal in the months ahead as they prepare for new elections.
“We commend President Ramchandra Paudel and youth leaders for their commitment to a democratic solution, even as we continue to mourn with Nepal over its losses,” US Embassy in Kathmandu said in a press statement,
“We recognize the Nepali Army and Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel for their vital role in restoring order and facilitating a peaceful transition of civilian government,” the US said.
Public transport resumes in Kathmandu Valley
Public transport services in the Kathmandu Valley, which had remained halted since Tuesday due to Gen Z demonstrations, resumed on Saturday.
Superintendent of Police Deepak Giri, Spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, confirmed the resumption of services this morning.
Only a few public vehicles were seen on the roads on Friday. However, there has been a noticeable increase in both vehicle movement and passenger activity today. Public buses have already left for Kathmandu from Chitwan, and more vehicles are expected to depart the Valley for other districts later this evening, he added.
Following the violent turn of the Gen Z demonstrations, a curfew was ordered by the Nepal Army on Tuesday, along with subsequent extension and prohibitory orders. The curfew was officially lifted this morning. (RSS)
Life becoming normal: Curfew and prohibitory orders lifted
Life of general public has become normal throughout the country with the formation of the new government
The curfew and prohibitory orders which had been enforced in different parts of the country for some days following the Gen Z protests have been lifted.
Almost all people have returned to their routine works and businesses. Happiness is visibly seen in the faces of the people, including the youth.
The law and order situation is turning normal. In response to the demands of the new generation that has immoderately pushed the agenda of combating corruption and promoting good governance, a new government has been formed under the leadership of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.
The newly-formed government is mandated to conduct elections within the stipulated timeframe and transfer the power to live up to the aspirations of the commoners. (RSS)
