Pokhara

Two women, Ruju Jhakri and Manbuji Jhakri, died in Rolpa after a tree uprooted by strong winds fell on them. Ruju Jhakri died on the spot, while Manbuji Jhakri passed away while being transported for medical treatment.

Authorities demolished the Shantinagar squatter settlement in Kathmandu, displacing families who had lived there for years. Among those affected is Lal Bahadur Limbu, who, along with his family, is now residing in a temporary holding center in Banepa, facing an uncertain future after their homes were destroyed with little notice.

Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited and Prime Commercial Bank Limited are integrating selected branches and transferring safe deposit locker services to optimize operations and enhance service quality. This consolidation, aligned with directives from Nepal Rastra Bank, is scheduled to take effect starting July 17, 2026. Affected locker holders are urged to coordinate with their respective branches by July 17, 2026, to manage their assets during this transitional period.

Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya has proposed a plan to revitalize the Phirke River, drawing inspiration from South Korea's successful Cheonggyecheon River restoration project. The initiative, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, aims to transform the 8-kilometer Phirke River into an organized public space with footpaths and bicycle lanes, similar to the urban renewal project in Seoul.

Gupteshwar Cave in Pokhara generated over NPR 525,000 in a single day through ticket sales from 6,078 visitors, including domestic and international tourists. The cave management committee chairman, Laxman Bastola, stated that the attraction is enhanced by the view of Davis Fall and a naturally formed Shiva idol.

Thousands of landless and land-poor squatters in Kaski, particularly in Pokhara Metropolitan City, are demanding land ownership certificates and secure housing, citing decades of struggle and fear of eviction. Residents, some of whom have lived in settlements for over 50 years, assert they were driven to these areas by poverty and conflict, not by choice, and are being unfairly portrayed as encroachers.

Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun demolishing approximately 160 permanent and temporary structures built within the Firke Khola stream corridor. The eviction campaign, launched from the Zero Kilometer area, aims to restore the natural flow of the eight-kilometer stream that passes through multiple wards before emptying into Phewa Lake. A 35-day notice for residents to vacate the area expired on Saturday, with demolition work commencing on Sunday.

Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Pandey emphasized the need for Nepal to adopt balanced diplomacy in the face of current global political instability, stating that international conflicts directly impact the world's social and economic sectors. He stressed that maintaining economic, social, and political stability through such diplomacy is crucial for Nepal amidst rapid global changes, and called for unity to protect national interests.

The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee (PVMDC) has issued a public notice demanding the removal of all illegal constructions, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days. The committee stated that if the encroachments are not cleared, they will proceed with demolition and recover costs from responsible parties. Landowners in the bus park area have also been instructed to submit relevant documents to the PVMDC within seven days.

Pokhara experienced widespread street littering and foul odors following heavy rainfall that overwhelmed drainage systems and swept uncollected garbage across the city. The waste management crisis in Pokhara Metropolitan City was exacerbated by a two-day halt in garbage collection due to local objections at the dumping site, leading residents to discard waste on roads.