Hard News

 Water Leakage Causes Two Bike Accidents Near Nature Club in Dhapasi 

 Two bike accidents were caused by a water leakage near Nature Club in Dhapasi, Kathmandu  on 26th march sunday. The incidents occurred when the riders lost their control on the slippery road resulting from the water leakage. Fortunately, the riders were not injured in either of the accidents.

 The water leakage was caused by a nearby house undergoing reconstruction. The owner of the house took responsibility for the incident and apologised to the bike riders for the inconvenience caused. The house owner immediately took action to fix the issue and prevent any further accidents. 

The water leakage was quite significant and covered a large portion of the road near the Hamro Mart. The slippery surface made it difficult for the riders to maintain control of their bikes, resulting in such  accidents.

Overcrowded Microbus Causes Inconvenience for Passengers

Passengers travelling on a microbus from NAC to Basundhara and back on 28th march experienced inconvenience and discomfort due to  its overcrowding. The microbus was so crowded that men were sitting in the women's  reserved seats and elderly passengers were forced to stand in the narrow space.

 The microbus, which is a common mode of transportation for many people in that route , was filled to its  capacity, yet the co-driver continued to add passengers, making it impossible for anyone to sit or move properly. Passengers expressed their frustration at the situation, with many calling for better regulation of public transportation to prevent such overcrowding.

 An old man who was standing in the narrow space of the microbus said that he had to face severe discomfort throughout his  journey. Many young men and women also had similar problems while travelling on the microbus.

Passengers also raised concerns about the safety of such overcrowded public transportation. The microbus driver and co-driver are the ones who should be ensuring that old people and differently-abled people are getting the  seats dedicated to them .

Micro Bus Stopped By Traffic Due To Overcrowding

In a recent incident on 29th March  Wednesday morning, a micro bus was stopped by traffic police on Kantipath due to its overcrowding, causing inconvenience to the passengers. The bus was found to be carrying more passengers than the permitted capacity, which posed a serious risk to the safety of the onboard  passengers. 

The traffic police took action by stopping the bus in the middle of the road, causing inconvenience to the passengers who were forced to get off far away from their respective bus stops. This led to frustration and anger among the passengers who had to walk a considerable distance to reach their destinations. 

Despite the fact that the traffic police were only enforcing the law, many people were unhappy with the sudden disruption in their daily routine. Some even voiced their dissatisfaction, saying that the police should have taken action earlier to prevent the overcrowding in the public transport.

Water Shortage in Manu Basti,Dhapasi

Residents of Manu Basti, Dhapasi have been facing a severe water shortage for the past 10 days. Despite repeated assurances from the local authorities that Melamchi water would be provided soon, the situation remains unchanged. The lack of access to clean water has led to frustration and anger among the residents, as they are being forced to purchase water from tankers at extra cost. 

The situation in Manu Basti is dire, with some residents having to walk long distances in search of water. The local authorities' repeated promises of resolving the issue have fallen on deaf ears, as residents continue to suffer without access to clean water. Many are now questioning the ability of the authorities in addressing the issue.

According to one of the residents Laxmi Karki her childrens are suffering from diarrhoea and skin itching problems due to consumption of the dirty water.The water is rarely provided and the water is so dirty that it smells.Instead of taking actions and addressing the issue the authorities are making  different excuses. 

Some residents are also raising concerns about the water tanker mafia, which is reportedly exploiting the water shortage to charge high prices for water. They are calling on the authorities to take action against these individuals and ensure that water is distributed fairly and at reasonable prices.

Cycle Stolen from Sankhamul Buddhanagar

In a theft that occurred near the Pretoria Boys Hostel in Sankhamul Buddhanagar on 28 March Tuesday evening, a cycle owned by a car mechanic named Ramprit was stolen. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the thief flee the scene with the bicycle.

According to eyewitnesses, the cycle owner was drunk at the time of the theft and was allegedly in the process of purchasing a key for the bicycle. This has raised questions about the level of responsibility demonstrated by the owner, particularly given the fact that the theft occurred in presence of the owner. 

As per the people who saw the cycle theft, the owner has not lodged any police complaint yet. This case is an example of how careless some people are and how thieves are operating in broad daylight.