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🔥 BP Highway / Prithvi Upgrades & Reopening — Is the Prithvi Highway fully safe now? Sections of the Prithvi Highway and BP Highway that were damaged by floods and landslides have been repaired and reopened for two-way traffic. Authorities warn that risks remain and asked drivers to take caution ahead of the Dashain festival. 🔥 SMS/Siren Early Warnings — SMS/Siren Early Warnings — Why did phones, not sirens, warn people? Before the Budhi Gandaki flood, villagers warned each other by phone and SMS alerts—there was no working siren in the area. Authorities say SMS alerts and live calls helped save lives, while locals credit individuals for timely warnings. 🔥 Budhi Gandaki Floods — Budhi Gandaki Floods — How many people remain missing? A sudden glacial-laden flash flood hit the Budhi Gandaki area in Gorkha, damaging bridges, hydropower camps and roads. Rescue teams using helicopters and drones have pulled dozens to safety but five people remain missing and tourists and locals are stranded. 🔥 Congress Mahadhiveshan Count — Who’s pulling ahead in Congress? Vote counting at the Nepali Congress Mahadhiveshan is underway with partial results showing clear leads in key posts. Dr. Chandrakant Bhandari and Pradeep Paudel are leading for vice-chair and general secretary roles, while other races are tightening. 🔥 Principal Assault Arrests — Why did attackers target the principal? Two men have been arrested in Kathmandu for allegedly assaulting a school principal after a verbal attack on a female teacher. Police say the assailants — reportedly related to a ward member — attacked the principal inside the school compound.

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