October 5, 2024: Snapshot of today's main news

Kathmandu, October 5 — In this section, we present the key headlines of the day. If you've been busy and missed the news, we’ve got you covered. Here are the highlights.

Two die on the spot in road mishap in Humla

Two persons died on the spot in a road accident at Tajkot Rural Municipality-4 in Humla district this afternoon.     

The deceased have been identified as Bishnu Pariyar, 49, of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-20 and Abhishek Budha of around six years old from Changkheli Rural Municipality-6 in Humla, said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the Humla District Police Office, Rabindra Khanal.     

The accident occurred when a jeep (Lu 1 Ja 2343) heading towards Nepalgunj from Humla fell some 300 meters off the road at Tirthasaina of Tajkot Rural Municipality.     

Pariyar was heading home from Simkot while Budha was on his way to his maternal uncle's house with Pariyar, police said.

Hetauda-Phakhel-Kathmandu road to resume Sunday

The Hetauda–Phakhel–Kathmandu road, which has been blocked due to floods and landslides, is set to resume operation from Sunday.

Following heavy rainfall on September 27 and 28, the floods and landslides caused significant damage at various locations, leading to the closure of the road.

Physical Infrastructure Development Minister of Bagmati province, Aman Kumar Maskey, informed that preparations are underway to operate the road by diverting traffic at three locations.

According to him, diversions are being constructed at the bridge below the Kulekhani Dam, the Mahalaxmi River bridge, and the eroded area of the Mahalaxmi River to allow the road to reopen.

Manthali-Kathmandu transportation disrupted again

Transportation from Manthali of Ramechhap to Kathmandu has been disrupted again. 

The transportation disconnected after the last week's flooding and landslides damaged major infrastructures as motorable bridge was partially restored few days back.

Currently, the road subsided on the bank of Tamakoshi River at Jyamire in Melung Rural Municipality, thereby paralyzing vehicular movement.

The motorable bridge connecting Manthali to Khurkot of Sindhuli was a tremendous loss that disconnected Manthali to federal capital, Kathmandu via Sindhuli.

Similarly, the raging Roshi Khola damaged the Nepalthok section of BP Highway, thereby prompting the concerned agencies to manage alternative route to link Manthali to Kathmandu.

However, the alternative route from Manthali to Kathmandu via Charikot of Dolakha also got obstruction in the wake of recent road depression.

Gold worth NPR 110 million seized in Hetauda, two arrested

Over NPR 110 million worth of gold has been seized from Hetauda, Makwanpur. The District Police Office informed that 8 kilograms and 43.97 grams of gold were recovered from the Ratomate checkpoint in Hetauda-15.

According to the police, the market value of the seized gold is NPR 11,43,57,878. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the gold, as confirmed by Superintendent of Police Bishwaraj Khadka.

The arrested individuals have been identified as 25-year-old Abhishek Ajinath Kuti and 27-year-old Rahul Bhittiwal Bad, both residents of Pujarwadi in Sangli district, Maharashtra, India.

ANNFSU (R) postponed National Conference rescheduled for December

The 23rd National Conference of the All Nepal National Free Student Union (Revolutionary), affiliated with the CPN (Maoist Centre), has been scheduled to be held on December 7 and 8. This decision was made during a meeting of the executive board on Saturday.

In a statement released by the executive board, it was noted: "Today, on the 5th October, the executive board met and decided to complete the postponed process of the 23rd National Conference on December 7 and 8, 2081."

Previously, the election committee had communicated that the elections would take place after the Dashain-Tihar festivals.

Nepal to receive significant revenue from carbon sales

Nepal is to receive 1.06 billion rupees from carbon trade. Nepal is going to receive the amount for reducing carbon dioxide emission through its forests in 13 districts of the Tarai region, according to the REDD Implementation Center under the Ministry of Forest and Environment.     

Nepal is going to get this amount for storing 2.4 million tons of carbon from 2018 to 2024 working in 13 districts of Tarai from Bagmati river to Mahakali river under the Tarai Arc landscape program.

According to the Ministry, Nepal will receive 5 dollars for every tonne of carbon dioxide emission reduced and hence receive 1.06 billion rupees within this month of October.     

Nepal Airlines cabin crew return to work after age limit agreement

As Dashain approaches, cabin crew members of Nepal Airlines, who have been protesting against the age limit of 45 years, have returned to work.

They decided to suspend their movement after the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation agreed to raise the age limit to 50 years during a discussion on Saturday.

According to Nepal Airlines' regulations, the age limit for flight attendants is set at 45 years, and the crew members have been demanding an increase in this limit.

Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets in London, Paris and Rome on Saturday to call for a cease-fire as the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approached.

Massive rallies are planned in several European cities, with the largest gatherings expected from Saturday to Monday. Events will peak on Monday, the date of the anniversary.

By midday Saturday, thousands had gathered in central London’s Russell Square amid a significant police presence. Some of the march’s organizers had said they planned to target companies and institutions they claimed were “complicit in Israel’s crimes,” including Barclays Bank and the British Museum.

Scuffles broke out as police officers pushed back activists trying to get past a police cordon. Two people were arrested, London’s Metropolitan Police said.

Several migrants including child die in Channel

Several migrants, including a child, have died while attempting to cross the English Channel, according to the French authorities.

French interior minister Bruno Retailleau said the child was "trampled to death in a boat", saying it was a "terrible tragedy" and people smugglers "have the blood of these people on their hands".

According to local newspaper La Voix du Nord, at least four migrants died – including a young child – in two separate incidents.

A local official is due to give a press conference in Calais later.

The AFP news agency reported that a migrant boat heading towards Britain called for assistance on Saturday morning and rescuers picked up 14 people on board, including the child.

Liverpool secures sixth straight win despite Alisson injury

Liverpool continued their impressive start to the season by securing a sixth successive victory in all competitions with victory at Crystal Palace - but it came at a cost as goalkeeper Alisson went off with an injury.

The early Premier League pacesetters took the three points thanks to Diogo Jota's first-half strike as the Portugal forward capitalised on some poor defending to turn in Cody Gakpo's cross.

But as they closed in on the three points Alisson appeared to suffer a hamstring injury when making a clearance and was replaced by Vitezslav Jaros for the final 10 minutes, with the Czech goalkeeper making his debut.

Liverpool have lost just once in the Premier League so far but Crystal Palace are winless, with this their fourth defeat in seven games.

Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women: Mooney guides Australia in small chase

Australia 94 for 4 (Mooney 43*, Perry 17, Sugandika 1-16) beat Sri Lanka 93 for 7 (Nilakshika 29*, Schutt 3-12, Molineux 2-20) by six wickets

Australia began their T20 World Cup defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka, who slumped to a second defeat in less than 48 hours to leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread.

They kept Sri Lanka to under 100, and knocked off the runs inside 15 overs. But their speed of run-scoring was not enough to put Australia on top of the group ahead of New Zealand on NRR, which could prove crucial in a pool where they have already been two upsets.

English Premier League: Latest results

-Kovacic double helps Man City to 3-2 win over Fulham

-Arsenal recovers from 1-0 down to beat Southampton 3-1

-Leicester 1-0 Bournemouth

-West Ham 4-1 Ipswich

-Brentford 5-3 Wolves