गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements Breaking Writ filed challenging govt plan to evacuate riverbank settlements KathmanduPati April 24, 2026 KATHMANDU – A writ has been registered at Supreme Court, challenging government’s preparations for evacuating settlements along various riverbanks in Kathmandu and other public places. Eleven people including Gopal Ranpaheli filed the petitions on Friday, confirmed SC Spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu and the Kathmandu Metropolis have already issued public notices, seeking those in such settlements to leave before 7:00 pm Friday. The writ has sought the court to intervene in the eviction process until landless squatters in these areas whether along riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley or elsewhere are properly identified, verified and provided with alternative arrangements. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Iran state media confirms FM travelling to Pakistan Two including former Minister Pandey arrested over public procurement irregularities SC issues show cause notice on writ petition against Attorney… Communication Minister Dr Timilsina stresses curb on misinformation Industrialist Golchha arrested over stock market related offenses Federal Parliament session called for April 30 Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case
