गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident Nepal NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident KathmanduPati February 23, 2026 KATHMANDU – President of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, has expressed deep sorrow over the fatal bus accident that had occurred in the wee hours today at Bhainsegauda of Benighat Rorang rural municipality-5 in Dhading. The bus (Ga 1 Kha 1421) coming towards Kathamndu from Pokhara plunged into the Trishuli River, resulting in 17 deaths on the spot and 27 injuries. In a press release today, the NC President has, on his behalf and the party, extended heartfelt tributes to the deceased and condolences to the grieving families. He has urged the government to take all necessary arrangements so that the injured ones could access to quality treatment. The party has also drawn the government’s attention to the need for taking measures for addressing growing cases of road accidents lately. It wants the government to form a taskforce to find out reasons behind such accidents. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Election Police to bid farewell tomorrow : certificates to be… Police appeal public to take precautions against air pollution Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in… Monthly allowance of Rs.2,000 for unemployed graduates from Madhesh Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola,silver up Rs… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal6 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice7 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu8 TRENDING What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case 8,848.86 meters is now the new official height of world’s highest peak Mount Everest Nepali Baba passes away Tikapur carnage: High Court seconds district court’s verdict on Reshamlal Chaudhary Five political parties in Syangja stand against Kaligandaki-Tinau Diversion Project China denies territorial dispute with Nepal amidst accusation of Chinese construction in Lapcha
