गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Simaltal landslide: Task force begins work Nepal Simaltal landslide: Task force begins work KathmanduPati July 17, 2024 KATHMANDU – A task force formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to study the incident of the disappearance of two buses and passengers in the Trishuli river has started working as per the given mandate. The ladnslide that occurred in Chitwan metropolis-29, Simaltal of Chitwan on last Friday had swept away the two passenger-ferrying buses. Assuming the office, newly-appointed Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak had formed a task force under the leadership of Joint Secretary of the Ministry Chhabi Rijal to study the incident and submit a report. The task force has a 10-day mandate to carry out the investiagation and submit the report. All 65 passengers travelling through the buses had gone missing in the river. Bodies of 17 missing passengers have been found so far. The status of other passengers is unknown. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Dengue infection decreasing President Paudel to leave for Azerbaijan to participate in COP29 Three arrested with 5.7-kg gold from airport Fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley during Tihar despite police watch Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika… Weather likely to remain fair across the country today Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector 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 Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki