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Child killed in microbus-hit, woman injured
Republica
SAPTARI, Sept 15: A child has died after being hit by a microbus in front of the Kankalini Temple, Bhardaha, Hanumannagar Kankalini Municipality-1, Saptari along the East-West Highway on Sunday.
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Joint drill of Nepali and US security forces on Disaster Response begins today
Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The fourth edition of the joint military drill between the Nepali and US security forces has started today.
Published: 39 minutes ago
Traffic resumes after repair of collapsed road in Kupondole
Republica
LALITPUR, Sept 15: After the repair of the road section that caved in at Kupondole on Saturday afternoon, vehicular movement on the road has resumed. The road was opened for vehicles from 9 AM today.
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India lifts minimum export price cap on onion, basmati rice to boost farmer income
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NEW DELHI, Sept 15: The government on Friday scrapped the minimum price thresholds for onion and basmati rice to boost outbound shipments and enhance farmers' income.
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Indra Jatra begins in Kathmandu Valley from today (Photo Feature)
Dipesh Darsandhari
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Sunday marks Bhadra Shukla Dwadashi, according to the lunar calendar. From today, the main festival of the Kathmandu Valley, Indra Jatra, begins. This festival is celebrated by worshiping Indra, the god of rain and prosperity, and is also known as "Yenya Punhi" in the Newar community.
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