Authorities urge everyone to exercise caution while traveling on BP Highway
In view of recurring obstructions on the BP Highway, especially in the section of Roshi River, the security bodies have urged everyone travelling through this route to be aware of the road condition before travel.
The District Security Committee has already decided to close the highway at night from Tuesday for an indefinite period. The road closure is effective from 5 pm to 5 am.
This decision came in the wake of rainfall wreaking havoc on Roshi River bank, from where temporary diversion is made to ease the transport.
The riverside highway was damaged massively two years back, for which a permanent solution is awaited. An 18-km stretch of the BP Highway is currently facing hindrances and sometimes even causing grave threat to passengers on Roshi River bank.
Information Officer at the District Police Office Deputy Superintendent of Police Rabin Bista said that the Highway was closed indefinitely from Tuesday during night because the flood in Roshi River was posing a severe threat to passengers and vehicles travelling to and from Kathmandu.
Two days back, a joint squad of security forces had to conduct a rescue operation at night after five microbuses were trapped in the flooded Roshi River following the rainfall.
Aiyar appointed as acting CEO of NTB
Senior Director, Hikmat Singh Aiyar has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board. Aiyar was given the responsibilities at the head office on Monday by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
As Aiyar held his responsibility in the Board, Deepak Raj Joshi was relieved of his post. The ministry issued a statement saying Aiyar will be conducting daily administration, policy implementation, program coordinator and tourism promotion activities in the board.
Aiyar, previously worked in the tourism sector within the department for a long time and had leadership roles in different projects and programs of the board.
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini
Nepal is under influence of a western low-pressure system, local winds as well as a low-pressure area present in the lower atmosphere near the eastern region of the country.
Generally cloudy weather is prevailing over Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali Provinces as well as mountainous and hilly regions of the rest of the country.
The remaining Tarai areas are partly cloudy.
Similarly, rainfall is taking place at one or two places in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, generally cloudy conditions are expected in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces as well as hilly and mountainous regions of the rest of the country.
There is also a possibility of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at some places in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces and few places in other provinces.
Tonight, generally cloudy weather is likely in Koshi Province as well as hilly and mountainous regions of the country.
There is a chance of moderate rainfall along with thunder and lightning at some places in Koshi Province and few places in hilly and mountainous regions of Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.
Additionally, light rainfall\ snowfall along with thunder and lightning is possible at one or two places in the hilly and mountainous regions of the remaining provinces, added the Department.
Nepal participates in SelectUSA Summit with private companies
Nepal’s private companies for the first time have taken part in the SelectUSA Investment Summit.
During the summit, Nepali companies held meeting with investors, US officials and business leaders to explore new markets, partnerships, and investment opportunities at the summit in Maryland.
On the occasion, US officials underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral ties through business and trade.
At an event held at the embassy, Deputy Assistant Secretary Bethany P. Morrison highlighted growing momentum following recent high-level visits and underscored the UnitedStates’ interest in supporting a conducive business environment and private sector growth in Nepal.
Welcoming the delegation, Chief Deputy Ambassador Sharad Raj Aran expressed confidence in the capability and global outlook of Nepali enterprises.
The delegation comprises five ICT companies—Biz Serve, Swift Fin, Codavatar, Green Tick, and Event Mo—presenting their expansion plans and reflecting Nepal’s growing strength in innovation and globally competitive talent.
