Nepal News Evening Brief – October 01, 2025
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki will skip Dashain tika in tribute to Gen-Z movement victims. Department of Hydrology warns of intensified monsoon rains starting October 3, potentially causing landslides and floods. Over 611,000 individuals have left Kathmandu Valley during Dashain amid traffic congestion at key checkpoints.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced she will not receive the Dashain tika as a tribute to victims of the Gen-Z movement.
- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warned of intensified monsoon rains from October 3, urging caution due to potential landslides and floods.
- Nepali Congress objected to the interim government suspending passports of former leaders following the Gen-Z protests.
- More than 611,000 people left Kathmandu Valley during the Dashain festival, causing peak traffic at major checkpoints.
