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 All will be brought on board to conduct NC general… Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi Dissemination of misleading contents doesn’t serve FoE spirit: Minister Timilsina RSP to hold district convention from April 28 Home Ministry issues nine-point directive for administrative reforms Government focuses on good governance, prosperity: Minister Khanal Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested5 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election6 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished7 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Public Relations for a Soldier Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Nepal Army’s Brigadier General Bigyan Dev Pandey gets promoted to Major General Gunjan Saxena:The Kargil Girl serves a refreshing depiction of a war film Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops