Bagmati province

The Bagmati Province government has presented its policy and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, focusing on improving good governance, enhancing service delivery, and promoting production growth and employment. Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota tabled the agenda in the Bagmati Province Assembly, outlining a plan to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public administration.

The Nepali Congress has tasked party office bearers and central members with updating the active membership across all seven provinces. A meeting of the NC Membership Management Central Committee decided to deploy central representatives to districts to resolve issues for members integrated from other parties.

Nepal Police data for Baisakh (April-May 2026) indicates over-speeding was the primary cause of 1,253 out of 2,294 road accidents nationwide, resulting in 239 fatalities. Drunk driving was also a significant factor, contributing to 112 accidents and 12 deaths, with authorities intensifying enforcement and awareness campaigns.

Pokhara Metropolis has commenced a demolition operation to remove 160 structures, including private and institutional buildings, that were built along the Firkhe Khola river boundary, based on a 2080 survey report. Meanwhile, the Nepal Landless and Unmanaged Settlers Protection Committee announced nationwide protest programs, warning of demonstrations if their 15-point demands, including alternative solutions before bulldozer deployment, are not met.

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered widespread floods and landslides across Nepal, significantly disrupting traffic on major highways and rural road networks. According to police reports, road sections in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces have been partially or completely obstructed, with authorities implementing precautionary measures and alternative routes in affected areas.

Nepal Police announced the arrest of 40 individuals nationwide in connection with arms-related offenses during the month of Baisakh, recovering 29 firearms and ammunition. According to Central Police Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General Abinash Narayan Kafle, the operation aimed to maintain public safety and build a crime-free society by cracking down on illegal arms possession and trafficking.

Nepal's weather is being influenced by westerly and local winds, bringing cloudy conditions and the possibility of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms to several hilly and Terai regions. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts a heatwave in Sudurpashchim Province and hot conditions in Lumbini Province, with extreme heat expected in western Terai areas like Dipayal, Dhangadhi, and Nepalgunj.

Westerly and local winds are influencing Nepal's weather, causing cloudy skies and rainfall across various regions. The Weather Forecasting Division reports that hilly and mountainous areas are experiencing general cloudiness, while some Terai regions remain clear. Moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunder and lightning, is possible in several provinces.

Western and local winds are currently influencing weather patterns across Nepal, leading to forecasts of light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology predicts generally cloudy conditions in hilly and mountainous regions, with potential for snow in some high-altitude areas.