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7 projects worth Rs 351 billion for PM's constituency
7 projects worth Rs 351 billion for PM's constituency
JHAPA, Feb 4: In an apparent move to consolidate his voter base, Prime Minister KP Oli has launched seven big projects worth billions of rupees in his constituency, Jhapa-5.
Feb 04, 2019
SOCIETY
Locals reluctant to receive land compensation
Locals reluctant to receive land compensation
DAMAK, Jan 20: Dissatisfied with the rate of compensation fixed by the local authorities, most locals have refused the compensation being provided for the land acquired for the Chinese-funded Nepal China Friendly Industrial Park in Damak, Jhapa district.
Jan 20, 2019
SOCIETY
Representatives busy attending feasts and functions
Representatives busy attending feasts and functions
DAMAK, Jan 19: People's representatives who were elected with the hope of bringing change and development in the society have been found engaging themselves in matters which have very little public importance.
Jan 19, 2019
SOCIETY
Lack of technical manpower halts health services
Lack of technical manpower halts health services
DAMAK, Dec 10: An electrocardiogram (ECG) machine at a health post of Gauradaha Municipality in Jhapa is left unused in the absence of technicians to operate it. This machine was provided by the municipality for examining heart patients.
Dec 10, 2018
POLITICS
Friction with representatives makes administrative chiefs seek transfers
Friction with representatives makes administrative chiefs se...
DAMAK, Dec 9: Sagar Mishra assumed office as chief administrative officer of Gauradaha Municipality little more than a year ago. But he has already asked for his transfer three times, citing lack of a proper working environment.
Dec 09, 2018
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Land acquisition begins for Chinese-funded Damak Industrial Estate
Land acquisition begins for Chinese-funded Damak Industrial...
DAMAK, Dec 7: The land acquisition process of the much-hyped Damak Clean Industrial Estate to be constructed with the financial assistance of the Chinese government in Jhapa has kicked off. The industrial estate has already started the process to distribute compensation for 411 bighas (one bigha is...
Dec 07, 2018
SOCIETY
Ward chiefs taking computer classes
Ward chiefs taking computer classes
DAMAK, Dec 4: Every morning, elected representatives of Kamal Rural Municipality and Damak Municipality of Jhapa gather in Damak Chowk. After discussing about current issues and development works, they enter their study rooms.
Dec 04, 2018
SOCIETY
Four of same family killed in Jhapa fire
Four of same family killed in Jhapa fire
DAMAK, Nov 27: Four members of the same family were killed when a fire broke out in Laljhoda of Shivasatakshi Municipality-7 of Jhapa on Sunday night.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Elderly Bhutanese refugees alone in Dashain
Elderly Bhutanese refugees alone in Dashain
DAMAK, Oct 16: It has been 27 years since Septuagenerian Harka Jung Subba, a Bhutanese national, has been living the life of a refugee in Nepal. All of his family members except for his wife went to the United States of America (USA) during the third-country resettlement program.
Oct 16, 2018
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall inundates Damak Bazar
Heavy rainfall inundates Damak Bazar
DAMAK, June 24: Incessant rainfall on Friday evening and Saturday morning has submerged the city area of Damak yet again. Lack of proper management of rain water in Damak often results in inundation.
Jun 24, 2018