Young man dies after being hit by boulder

Published On: July 11, 2022 12:35 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, July 11: A youth has died in Taplejung's Sidingwa after being struck by a huge boulder rolling down a hill while digging the track for a road.

NEW YORK, July 11: The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on November 15, 2022, according to the World Population Prospects 2022, released today by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Rapti Provincial Hospital struggling due to workforce crunch

Published On: July 11, 2022 11:56 AM NPT By: Republica

TULASIPUR, July 11: The Rapti Provincial Hospital is struggling to provide services effectively due to a human resource crunch. Started in 2064 BS as a 50-bed hospital, the health facility has now been expanded to 200 beds. But, the size of the workforce is the same.

Hearing on IGP promotion case today, final verdict expected

Published On: July 11, 2022 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 11: The hearing on the writ petition filed against the government's decision to promote Dhiraj Pratap Singh to the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) is taking place today.

KATHMANDU, July 11: The government has expedited consultation with the main opposition party to endorse the citizenship bill through parliament.

Rain and storm damage maize crop in Baitadi

Published On: July 11, 2022 08:11 AM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, July 11: The rainfall coupled with storms has damaged the maize crop in various parts of Baitadi district.

KATHMANDU, July 10: The shortage of drinking water is getting aggravated in Garuda market, the center of Garuda Municipality of Rautahat district. The problem of drinking water has been growing since last month.

KALIKOT, JULY 10: People of the Badi community have been living in rented houses along the roads near Khadachakra Municipality. The Badi community has many problems in this settlement.

KATHMANDU, July 10: The government is going to make an arrangement that electric vehicles (EVs) with government number plates will be allowed to run even on public holidays.

Effect of 'Nairobi Fly' in Nepalgunj

Published On: July 10, 2022 12:35 PM NPT By: GANESH BISHU

NEPALGUNJ, July 10: Even in Banke, skin problems caused by the insect called 'Nairobi Fly' have started appearing in people. In the last few days in the Terai districts including Banke, the insects, also known as Kenyan insects, have been found to cause skin sores due to the acidic substances released by them.