Sunsari

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.

Nepal Police arrested two teenagers in Sunsari district after a video surfaced on social media showing them brandishing a homemade pistol. The minors, aged 15 and 17, were apprehended following a public safety concern raised by the circulating clip. An investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the weapon.

The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve has attracted 11,603 visitors during the current fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2026-27). The majority of visitors, 11,214, were domestic tourists, while 87 came from SAARC countries and 302 from other international locations, according to Reserve Chief Bhupendra Prasad Yadav.

Police in Morang district have arrested Dhakla Bahadur Theeng, a 61-year-old man, for his alleged involvement in a gang that defrauds elderly individuals using fake gold as bait. The gang specifically targets senior citizens in crowded areas and public transport, luring them with yellow metal that appears to be gold before snatching their real jewelry. Theeng is believed to be part of an organized crime group operating across eastern Nepal.

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has emphasized the need for a serious and mature approach to constitution amendment, stressing adequate homework and study. He also called for greater government attention to the management of landless squatters and advocated for the public release of the National Human Rights Commission's report on the September movement.

Banana farmers in Sunsari district are experiencing record-high prices this year, a significant improvement from previous years of financial struggle. Traders are now directly purchasing bananas from orchards at Rs. 5 to Rs. 7 per piece, a stark contrast to last year's prices of Rs. 1-2. Farmers attribute the improved market conditions and higher prices partly to stricter border controls that have reduced the inflow of Indian bananas.

President Ramchandra Paudel stated that local governments have gained significant importance and prestige following the country's transition to a federal democratic republic. Speaking at the inauguration of Laukahi City Hall in Sunsari, he emphasized the need for development activities to meet basic needs and public demands, stressing that peace, development, and good governance are essential for fulfilling constitutional objectives and public aspirations.