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The central, province, and branch offices of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall remain open from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm during the Dashain holidays.

According to NHRC Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel, the NHRC services will be available during the Dashain holidays as in the past.

In this period, the NHRC will accept complaints regarding human rights violations and may conduct emergency monitoring of serious incidents as necessary.

The Government of the Republic of Korea has decides to provide US$500,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal on Tuesday 8thOctober, 2024 to support the latter’s ongoing relief efforts in response to the recent heavy rains. 

The ROK government hopes that this assistance will support the recovery of the affected areas and help residents in those areas swiftly return to their daily lives. The Republic of Korea’s foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul conveyed the message of condolence to Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Ran Deuba, over the severe floods and landslides in Nepal.

Expressing the similarities between the two countries, Embassy of the Republic of Korea stated that Nepal is a priority country for development cooperation and assured to further strengthen the cooperation and friendly ties between the two countries. 

Nepal and the Republic of Korea celebrating the 50th anniversary by organizing multiple events in Kathmandu.

On Oct 5, Srinu Pandranki, also known as Zero Infinity, celebrated his 37th birthday by unveiling two new books: Nine Crazy Stories and Cute Little Stories. The launch event took place at the Hard Rock Café in Kathmandu, Nepal, and was marked by a lively atmosphere as literature enthusiasts gathered to witness the release of Pandranki’s latest works. 

Nine Crazy Stories, an imaginative collection of nine short tales, was launched by Bibek Ojha, a celebrated Nepali author and Madan Puraskar winner, known for his works Ailani and Aithan. Ojha praised the book’s ability to push the boundaries of storytelling, with each tale set in a unique and unconventional world.

The second book, Cute Little Stories, which features seven heartwarming tales for young readers, was unveiled in a touching moment by three children on stage. Their involvement symbolized the book’s focus on the magic of friendship and the bravery needed to face fears, making the event even more meaningful. Srinu Pandranki, an author known for works in both English and Telugu, has previously written X Square, Second Chance In Time, and Nijanga Nenena (in Telugu). 

Committed to his annual tradition, Pandranki releases a new book every year on his birthday. In addition to his literary pursuits, he is also an accomplished filmmaker, having produced over 30 short films and four music videos across six different countries, including Nepal. His passion for storytelling extends to his global filmmaking journey, with the goal of capturing stories from every corner of the world.

Sowinska Agnieszka (23) from Poland died while trekking around the Suryakunda area, the border of Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts last night.

According to the Rasuwa District Police Office Chief Keshab Bhattarai, Agnieszka with passport number 'FE 3051811' died and her body was retrieved with the help of the Nepal Army Shreenath Battalion and the Nepal Police and brought to Gosaikunda before sending it to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) Maharajgunj on a helicopter for post-mortem examination.

The postmortem report is awaited to determine the cause of the death which may be due to altitude sickness or other factors, it has been learnt.