Sudurpaschim Royals have won four consecutive matches after losing two of their first three, moving to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with 10 points.

The government has extended the holiday to November 16, a day after the festival, to allow devotees to complete their religious observances.

The Royals recover from a disastrous start but manage only 125 for six in their 20 overs in the first match of Friday’s double-header.

Chakraghatta Rural Municipality has declared Friday a day of mourning and will provide Rs50,000 to each bereaved family to help cover funeral expenses.

The appointments follow parliamentary hearings and approval of nominees recommended by the Judicial Council. The new justices are due to begin work on Monday.

Markets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival.

Growing numbers of international visitors are crowding the mountain airport, with limited flights making tickets to and from Kathmandu harder to secure.

Relatives are demanding compensation, jobs for family members and government-funded treatment for the injured before accepting the bodies.

The franchises have chosen to bat first in the last three fixtures at the TU International Cricket Stadium, moving away from the early-tournament preference for bowling first.

Whether flying over the mountains, enjoying the snow-capped views from hotel balconies or team outings in the hills around the Kathmandu Valley, overseas talents savour life off the pitch.

The airport customs office, Himalaya Airlines and Hotel Radisson alone account for nearly 73 percent of the total outstanding dues, amounting to more than Rs1.14 billion.

More than 2,000 Nepalis travel to the Indian pilgrimage site in season to carry pilgrims and goods, while others run hotels and shops.

Subdivision of plots remains suspended in 333 local units as only 420 have completed classification, with local units citing a lack of funds and technical staff.

Every year, residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula leave their homes for the lowlands and return in spring when the snow recedes.