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Under Section 37 of the Labour Act, 2017, every worker is entitled to receive an amount equivalent to one month’s basic salary each year as a festival allowance for festivals observed according to their religion, culture and tradition.

According to the Water Measurement Centre in Devghat, the river reached 11.91 metres at 2:13 pm, the highest level recorded since the centre began measuring the river’s water level.

Shyam Kumari BK and her three sons- Manoj, Mukesh and Nisan- were buried in the landslide that occurred at Nishikhola Rural Municipality-3, according to chief of district police, Phanindra Prasain.

Speaking at the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday, lawmaker Yagya Mani Neupane said relief materials provided by foreign donor agencies and countries were sitting in the airport’s cargo terminal and urged the government to deliver them to the affected areas.

The deceased have been identified as a jeep driver Sundar Khadka Magar from Rugha of Tribeni Rural Municipality-1, and Prem Kala Pun of around 16 years from Sanibheri-6, according to the District Police Office, Rukum West. 

Neupane made the statement through social media on Sunday. He said he was heading to the incident site to assess the situation, learn how his experience and knowledge could be utilized in the rescue operation, and provide necessary suggestions.

The prime minister’s remarks sought to explain the difficulties faced by the government in conducting rescue operations. Yet, when compared with complaints from victims at the disaster site and questions raised by families, significant gaps remain between the government’s claims and the...

A meeting of the provincial Cabinet on August 28, 2026, decided to deposit the assistance in the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, according to Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment Minister Prakash Bahadur Rawal.

The meeting reviewed the development of community nursing services, the status of OCMCs operating in all 77 districts, and the provision of services related to eight types of complex diseases.

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the government is working to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 'Grey List'. He said Nepal could be removed from the 'Grey List' soon if tax administration is made more transparent, effective and accountable.