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 Sunsari parties urge calm after fatal clash unrest Sunsari District imposes indefinite curfew across multiple areas Finance minister urges diaspora investment to boost economic growth Nabil bank wins Nepal’s best commercial bank award Nepal congress chief Thapa postpones planned India visit Nepal mandates National ID for digital wallet verification Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier