Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Dolpa

Published On: July 15, 2016 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

DUNAI (Dolpa), July 15: The torrential rain on Thursday night caused damage to physical properties at various places in Dolpa district.

One killed, 12 injured in bus accident

Published On: July 15, 2016 03:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KAWASOTI, July 15: A person was killed and 12 others injured after a bus rammed into a stationary truck at Chormara jungle of Madhyabindu – 7 in Nawalparasi along the East-West Highway today.

Girl goes missing in river

Published On: July 15, 2016 02:14 PM NPT By: Republica

TANAHUN, July 15: A girl has gone missing after being swept away by the Setimadi River today. The missing is Harimaya BK, 18, of Bhirkot VDC-2 of the district, said police.

Kaligandaki 'A' subsidiary dam collapses

Published On: July 15, 2016 01:19 PM NPT By: Republica

RAMPUR (Palpa), July 15: A subsidiary dam of the Kaligandaki 'A' Hydro Power Project, the country's biggest, has collapsed under pressure of incessant rainfall and endangered the Andhimuhan locality.

Public hearing for formality sake

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:53 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, July 15: Participants at the public hearing organized by Bhaktapur District Development Committee on Thursday vehemently criticized the authorities when the office chief was not present at the program.

Mahakali Highway blocked

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:36 PM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, July 15: The Mahakali Highway has been disrupted by landslide caused by incessant rainfall since last night.

KATHMANDU, July 14: While the government has banned  Nepali security guards from working in Afghanistan, the United States of America has assured the authorities in Nepal about the security of guards working in that country.

28 private schools penalized for hiking fees illegally

Published On: July 15, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 15: Thirty-eight private schools of Kathmandu have been penalized for hiking fees violating existing rules.

91 married women in Itahari eloped in a year

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, July 15: A Bajgain couple had been living in a rented flat in Bargachhi of Itahari since the last few months. Apparently, the family had a normal life. Three days ago, the wife, aged 27, left for market and never returned.

Spike in youths opting for foreign employment

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, July 15: With no employment opportunities at home, number of youths heading abroad for employment has been steadily rising in Baitadi district. According to Padam Raj Bhatta, an official at the District Administration Office (DAO), over 2000 youths went abroad during the last fiscal year. Bhatta said that the numbers reflected a spike in the numbers compared to the trend in the past.