Lumbini Province

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.

The Lumbini Province government is preparing a people-oriented and development-focused budget for the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to incorporate everyone's sentiments. Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya stated that preparations for the policies, programs, and budget formulation are being accelerated to reflect these goals. The budget is also intended to be production- and employment-oriented, with a focus on infrastructure development and social justice.

The Lumbini Province Government has presented its annual policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2083/84, with a primary focus on good governance, economic prosperity, and administrative reforms. Province Chief Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar presented the document, which also emphasizes agriculture, tourism, infrastructure development, and employment promotion.

The Lumbini Province Assembly convened to discuss the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill for the upcoming fiscal year, with Economic Affairs and Planning Minister Dhanendra Karki addressing members' inquiries. Meanwhile, the Gandaki Provincial Assembly commenced its budget session, focusing on the province's policies and programs for the next fiscal year.

Lumbini Province's government plans to prioritize production, employment, and infrastructure development in its upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2083/84. Minister for Economic Affairs Dhanendra Karki presented the budget's principles and priorities, emphasizing objective, feasible, and result-oriented outcomes despite resource limitations. The budget aims to boost the economy through increased production and productivity in key sectors and create employment opportunities via skill development and innovation programs.

The Government of Nepal is strategically shifting towards promoting wellness tourism, recognizing its deep roots in Nepalese culture and spiritual heritage. Concurrently, UK Minister Seema Malhotra met with Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya to discuss development cooperation and tourism opportunities, while Trip Turbo partnered with Agoda to offer international hotel bookings in Nepalese currency.

The Lumbini Province Assembly is scheduled to convene today at 1:00 PM in Rupandehi to discuss the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill, 2083. The meeting will also include Province Assembly members presenting their views on contemporary issues during zero hour.

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.