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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on all parties engaged in peaceful demonstrations to exercise restraint. 

In a statement released today by spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel, the NHRC urged the government to respond appropriately and promptly to the demands of citizens, to seek solutions to ongoing issues, to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders, and to uphold and safeguard human rights alongside the citizens' right to peaceful protest. 

The Commission stated that it firmly believes that solutions to issues can only be achieved through dialogue and discussion and every problem must be addressed peacefully, adhering to the rule of law, the Constitution, legal frameworks, and the principles of human rights. 

Reflecting on previous incidents, the NHRC noted that even protests deemed peaceful have occasionally escalated into violence, thus urging protesting parties to exercise caution to avert such occurrences in the future. "To maintain peaceful demonstrations, all involved parties must act responsibly, and both the government and protesters share the obligation to prevent any disruptions in upcoming protests," the statement emphasized. 

Stating that ensuring peace during demonstrations required restraint, patience, and wise conduct from security forces, the NHRC additionally  highlighted that protesting groups must also uphold their responsibilities, including maintaining peaceful activities, avoiding hate speech, and refraining from provocative actions. 

Given that it is the state's duty to honor citizens' rights and foster an environment that allows for the exercise of those rights, it is crucial to address the legitimate concerns raised by the Gen-Z generation during the protests on Bhadra 23 and 24 (September 8 and 9), the Commission stated.

A total of 14 incidents of fire have occurred across the country in a single day.

As a result, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged people to take special precautions to avoid fires.

There has been an increase in fire incidents across the country due to lack of precaution and awareness. Fire incidents have occurred in Panchthar, Sunsari, Saptari, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Rautahat, Dolakha, Lalitpur, Nawalpurpurpur, Rolpa, Gulmi, Rukum Paschim, Kanchanpur and Darchula on a single day on October 24. Most of the fire incidents appear to have occurred due to carelessness and negligence.

According to the NDRRMA, 13 incidents of fire occurred on October 23 while 17 fire incidents on October 22. The three-day report provided by the Authority shows that most of the disaster incidents were fires. After the monsoon ended and the rains stopped, there has been an increase in fire incidents across the country.

A total of 18 disaster-related incidents occurred across the country on October 24. Six people were injured in these incidents. An estimated loss of Rs 7.791 million in assets was caused in these incidents.

The weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in the rest of the country.

There is also a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, according to the weather forecasting division.

Tonight, the weather will continue to remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in the rest of the country.

Six people have died in separate incidents in various districts of the country in the last 24 hours. 

A report from Bhajani in Kailali district said three people, including twin sisters, drowned in a canal at Pathraiya Gujaruwa of Janaki Rural Municipality-5 in Kailali.

According to police, they drowned while bathing in the Kulariya Canal under the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project. 

The deceased have been identified as twins Nisha Bajgai and Manushi Bajgai of Tikapur Municipality-1, and Sulochana Timilsaina of Janaki Rural Municipality-5.

The twins were fifth graders at Janajagriti Secondary School, Sitapur, Tikapur, while the third one was a fourth grader at Saraswoti Secondary School, Durgauli, Janaki rural municipality-1.

Area Police Office, Tikapur’s Chief Deputy Superintendent of Police, Prakash Dangi, said Nisha and Manushi had been to a relative's home when they went to the canal. 

The bodies have been kept at Tikapur Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

In Baitadi district, a person has died in a motorcycle accident. 

The spokesperson of the District Police Office Baitadi, Police Inspector Baldev Badu, said that the deceased has been identified as 58-year-old Prem Singh Bisht from Sukeli, Patan Municipality-6.

According to him, Bisht, who had said he would go to Siude from home around 4 pm on Thursday, was found dead today. 

Badu added that Bisht's family had urged the Patan Area Police Office to search for him when he did not return home until late on Thursday. 

Accordingly, while searching, Bisht's body was found about a hundred metres down from Annadi Mod, Patan Municipality-4, below the Dasharath Chand Highway. 

Inspector Badu stated that the Su Pa Pra 01-011 Pa 7151 numbered motorcycle driven by Bisht was also found to have fallen off the road.

In Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), a youth was beaten to death by a group participating in a cultural Deusi Bhailo program at Dumakatta of Binayi rural municipality-4 in Nawalparasi (Bardghat Susta East).

Police confirmed the death of Santa Bahadur Thada, 44, of the same locality. Severely injured in the assault, Thada was pronounced dead upon arrival at the local medical hall.

Police have arrested Rinku Gurung, 19, Dharan Paija Magar, 20, and another 17-year-old boy of Binayi Tribeni rural municipality-4 for their alleged involvement in the beating. Police are further investigating the case, said Dumkibas Police Inspector Thaman Singh Rana.

In Jhapa, a woman died of electric shock in Birtamod Municipality-10. 

The incident occurred when Talamai Mardi (55) was  trying to repair an electric cable at her home. 

Further investigation into the case is underway, said Area Police Office, Anarmani.