KATHMANDU, June 11: It has been revealed that people in Baitadi are receiving old-age allowance by tampering with their dates of birth mentioned in their citizenship certificates. As many as 14 people have been found to be receiving old age allowance by forging government documents in this fashion. They will be arrested and fined.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Nepal Law Commission has drawn a preliminary conclusion suggesting that the statute of limitation should be extended only in the rape cases involving minors. Following the demand to make changes to the statute of limitations specified by Section 229 of the National Penal Code Act regarding coercive control, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs gave the commission the responsibility to study the issue and report whether it would be appropriate to extend or reduce the time limit.

Two children die after being buried in a mound of soil

Published On: June 12, 2022 02:40 PM NPT By: Republica

ROLPA, June 12: Two children of the same family died when a mound of soil fell on them in Rolpa.

Fire breaks out at Survey Office in Nepalgunj

Published On: June 12, 2022 12:18 PM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, June 12: A fire broke out at the Survey Office in Nepalgunj. The fire broke out when there was a sudden power outage during the storm.

Two killed as bullet tank hits motorcycle

Published On: June 12, 2022 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, June 12: Two people were killed on Saturday evening when a gas bullet tank hit them in Hetauda.

Strong winds inflict damage in Kailali

Published On: June 12, 2022 12:14 PM NPT By: Republica

TIKAPUR, June 12: Strong winds damaged houses as well as banana plantation farms on Saturday evening in Kailali. Two houses in Tikapur were completely damaged after the storm uprooted a tree.

KATHMANDU, June 12: Most parts of the country will experience partial to moderate cloud cover with light to moderate rain in some places. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), there is a general effect of monsoon winds in Province 1, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces and local winds in other provinces.

Girl injured in leopard attack in Tanahun

Published On: June 12, 2022 08:56 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, June 12: A girl was injured in a leopard attack at Bandipur Rural municipality-4 in Tanahun district on Saturday evening. The injured has been identified as eight-year-old Riyana Thapa, according to the District Police Office, Tanahun.

Former President Yadav bats for Chure conservation

Published On: June 12, 2022 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, June 12: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has said that exploitation of Chure hill is taking place due to delay in completion of the postal highway.

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal Army (NA) has successfully rescued a mentally unstable man who had climbed on overhead high tension electrical lines on Saturday morning. A team of NA rescued the man with the help of a helicopter.