Following a deadly Tuesday crash in Manthali, victims’ relatives assaulted drivers and halted buses, prompting the company to suspend services.

The agitation got worse after an all-party meeting held until late Wednesday failed to reach a compensation agreement.

Divers are scouring the river for missing passengers.

Rescue teams and locals search for survivors.

As motorcycle use has increased in villages, demand for repair services has grown.

Residents of Keureni, Saune, and Chayamdung face mounting risk as landslides continue to destabilise their homes.

Houses have developed cracks or collapsed, and new springs have emerged across the villages.

With project set to miss new deadline, residents express frustration at unmet promises.