Friday, September 25th, 2026

Madhesh gradually returns to normal after recent tensions



JANAKPURDHAM: Normal activity is gradually resuming in the restive Madhesh Province.

The province had remained tense since Thursday following the death of Ganesh Yadav in Golbazar, Siraha. After a written agreement was reached between Home Minister Sudan Gurung and the victim’s family on Friday, the situation has begun returning to normal.

The curfew and prohibitory orders imposed by local administrations in parts of Dhanusha, Siraha, and Saptari have been lifted. Public transport has resumed, and markets in the affected areas have reopened.

Local resident Binod Sah said transport services had been restored and daily life was gradually returning to normal. The district administrations concerned have issued notices urging the public not to believe rumors and to maintain social harmony.

Publish Date : 03 August 2026 14:07 PM

Nepal rises in ICC T20 rankings after Afghanistan win

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s national men’s cricket team has climbed two places

Home Minister inspects riverine areas amid rising water levels

KATHMANDU: Water levels in major rivers and streams, including the

‘Red alert’ issued at Koshi Barrage as 31 gates open

SUNSARI: Thirty-one gates of the Koshi Barrage have been opened

Fire causes estimated loss of Rs 145.6 million in Taplejung

TAPLEJUNG: A fire that broke out in Dobhan Bazaar of

20th Asian Games: Nepal defeats Afghanistan by five wickets

KATHMANDU: Nepal made a winning start to the men’s cricket