Dhangadhi

The Veterinary Laboratory in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province, has been designated as the National Rabies Referral Laboratory. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has tasked the facility with collecting and testing suspected rabies samples nationwide and conducting related research. This expansion broadens the lab's scope from its previous regional focus.

Factions within the Nepali Congress are holding separate gatherings, with the group aligned with former president Sher Bahadur Deuba criticizing the establishment faction led by Gagan Kumar Thapa. Leaders from the Deuba faction accuse Thapa's leadership of weakening the party and acting unilaterally, while also asserting their meetings are for party unity. The situation highlights growing factionalism ahead of the party's 15th General Convention.

The Manavsewa Ashram has rescued 120 individuals from streets across Nepal as part of its Mechi-Mahakali National Rescue Journey. The campaign, which began on May 11, aims to make Nepal a country free of street people by providing safety and rehabilitation.

Saroj Sitaula, Chairman of the Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation, has emphasized the critical need for technology and professional discipline to modernize Nepal's public transport sector. He stressed the importance of implementing GPS systems, online ticketing, and cashless payments, and urged for mandatory GPS system checks during vehicle inspection and route permit renewals.