The District Administration Office of Myagdi has issued a travel advisory urging the public to avoid nighttime travel on the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road due to the heightened risk of floods and landslides during the monsoon season.
Chief District Officer Laxman Dhakal highlighted the dangers of traveling at night, stating, “Night travel is extremely hazardous as it complicates rescue operations if travelers are caught in landslides or floods.” In response to recent incidents, including a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 that damaged an eco-van and required the rescue of three passengers, precautionary measures are being taken. Warning signboards will be placed at approximately six locations in Myagdi, and traffic police will be deployed in Beni, Galeshwar, Bhurung Tatopani, and Dana to inform evening travelers about landslide-prone areas.
The Beni-Lete section of the Maldhunga-Beni-Jomsom-Korala road project, part of the Kali Gandaki Corridor, spans 38 kilometers and contains 35 major and minor landslide zones. The project has identified several landslides, including those at Baisari, Sirubari, Guithe, and Khambhitta, as extremely hazardous. Other risky areas include Galeshwar, Tatopani, Latakhola, Rupsechhara, and Kaprebhir, with management costs estimated to exceed NPR 700 million.
To enhance safety, the District Traffic Police Office has been conducting awareness programs to educate drivers and passengers about the potential dangers during the monsoon season and necessary safety measures.
Myagdi, July 4, 2024 – The “Healthcare at Every Home” initiative by Beni Municipality has provided health check-ups and treatment to 1,700 elderly residents aged 70 and above. This program, led by Deputy Mayor Jyoti Lamichhane and Mayor Surat KC, aims to deliver healthcare services directly to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and chronic patients at their homes.
According to the 2021 census, Beni Municipality has a population of 32,697. The program operates across all ten wards, with health workers visiting homes once a month. For the current fiscal year, NPR 880,000 has been allocated to support this initiative.
Municipality health officer Chandan Suvedi stated, “The program has directly benefited 1,700 elderly residents and disabled patients, ensuring they receive essential healthcare services.”
Dipshikha Secondary School in Mangala Rural Municipality-1, Kuhu, is hosting a Junior Division training program for students, organized by the National Cadet Corps of the Nepal Army. The training, conducted by the Shatrubhanjan Battalion in Arthunge Barracks, will last over two months.
Principal Dr. Nanda Bahadur Khatri explained that the program will provide military knowledge and practical skills in search, rescue, relief, and first aid. The training has attracted significant interest among students, with a similar program conducted last year at Janakalyan Secondary School in Pulachaur, Beni Municipality-5.
