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Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country's security minister has said, BBC reported. 

Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday. 

At least 20 states have seen unrest since Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - better known as "El Mencho" - died in custody on Sunday shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco state, according to BBC. 

The government has formed a five-member probe committee to investigate the Dhading bus accident, which led to the death of at least 19 persons with injuries to 25 others. 

The bus  (Ga 2 Ba1421) was carrying passengers from Pokhara to Kathmandu when it met with an accident at Benighat Rorang Municipality-5, Bhainsigouda in Dhading along the Prithvi Highway this morning. 

Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle said that the committee will be led by a joint secretary.

This decision was made during a meeting presided over by Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal. 

The Home Secretary, the Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, heads of security agencies, the Director General of the Department of Transport, the Director General of the Department of Roads along with representatives from the Transport Professionals and Workers Association were present in the meeting. 

The committee has been instructed to conduct an investigation and provide a report on the bus accident, Kafle stated. 

The District Security Committee Parsa has lifted the curfew order imposed in Birgunj metropolis area and has instead enforced a prohibitory order.

Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal has said the curfew imposed from 9:45 am today will be limited to a prohibitory order from 4:30 pm.

After an all-party meeting held at the District Administration Office, Parsa, reached a three-point agreement regarding the incident that took place in Shreepur, Birgunj-11 on Sunday, CDO Dahal lifted the curfew order and issued a prohibitory order.

Keeping in mind that the situation has not completely returned to normal, a prohibitory order has been issued in the four forts of Birgunj until 8:00 am on Tuesday.

The prohibitory order prohibits any kind of gathering, procession, demonstration, meeting, or dharna within the boundaries of the Bypass Road in the east, Ranighat Bridge in the west, Powerhouse Chowk in the north, and Ghantaghar Chowk in the south.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal.

During the meeting held at the Home Ministry today, Minister Aryal thanked the UN for its continuous support in Nepal's initiatives relating to governance reform, climate change and capacity building of local levels, among others. 

He also expressed belief that the cooperation with the UN would further strengthen in the coming days. The Home Minister argued that the government had accelerated activities to institutionalize democracy by holding elections to the House of Representatives on March 5 in a free and fair environment. 

Similarly, UN Resident Coordinator Yahia enquired about expanding further cooperation and collaboration in Nepal's drug control, border security and human trafficking areas.

The collaboration with the government of Nepal would be continued, she pledged.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 2. 41 points to close at 2, 616. 97 points on Monday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by1. 65 points to close at 451. 05 points.

A total of 12,621,188-unit shares of 329 companies were traded for Rs 1. 49 billion.

Meanwhile, Salapa Bikas Bank Limited (SABBL) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 9. 99 percent. 

Likewise, NIBL Samriddhi Fund -2 (NIBSF2) was the top loser as its price fell by 4. 81 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 40 trillion.

The Supreme Court has issued an order, asking for the original file related to the decision of the Election Commission to arrest and take action against medical entrepreneur and political activist Durga Prasain.

A division bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Meghraj Pokharel on Monday ordered that the file, submitted by the Election Commission to the District Police Range, Kathmandu on February 16, be presented before the court. 

The court has scheduled the next hearing for Tuesday.

At least 12 persons were injured when a commuter bus met with an accident at  Andheri Jogi Tole in Udayapurgadhi Rural Municipality-7 of Udayapur. 

Police said that the incident occurred when the bus (Ba 2 Kha 6257), heading towards Gaighat from Katari, reportedly suffered brake failure and fell some 40 feet down the road. 

Following the incident, a quick response team (QRT) from the Armed Police Force was deployed to the site to carry out rescue operations. 

The injured have been sent to a local hospital for treatment. 

The details of the accident are awaited. 

Naruhito, Emperor of Japan expressed concern over the lasting scars of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, ahead of the March 11 anniversary. In remarks released for his 66th birthday, the emperor said that while infrastructure recovery has progressed, rebuilding livelihoods and communities remains a challenge. He said many survivors still carry deep emotional wounds despite the passage of time.

AP reported that the 2011 disaster killed nearly 20,000 people and triggered reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Entire communities were evacuated due to radiation fears. Although many areas have reopened, a significant number of former residents have not returned, citing limited job opportunities and a weakened sense of community.

Naruhito, joined by Masako, their daughter Aiko, and Crown Prince Akishino’s family, greeted well-wishers from the palace balcony, AP wrote. He stressed the importance of passing down lessons from past disasters to younger generations and preparing for future emergencies.

According to AP, the emperor also voiced hopes that Princess Aiko would contribute to international peace and carry forward historical awareness. Under Japan’s male-only succession law, supported by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Aiko cannot ascend to the throne and would lose her royal status if she marries a commoner.