The top court dismissed five writ petitions, allowing Division Road Office Hetauda to widen the road 25 metres on both sides.

With the restrictions removed, Birgunj has started to regain its usual rhythm, with shops reopening and traffic resuming.

Authorities enforce overnight restrictions until 8 am Tuesday as demonstrations continue despite earlier bans.

Police call on escaped prisoners to surrender. Security forces intensify joint patrols.

The 26-year-old was electrocuted outside his house while attempting to charge his electric rickshaw.

The nonnative insect was spotted for the first time in May in Gaidakot of Nawalparasi.