Water crisis worsens in Mugu towns

Published On: June 17, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Suman Malla

MUGU, June 17: There is an acute water crisis in several towns and villages of Mugu district. Locals of Bhamwada, Karkiwada, Kotila, Ghattakhel, Jhakot, Ryangchyakati, Lums, Kamfa, Ghat, and Runga, among other areas are struggling with the acute water shortage.

DAILEKH, June 17: Thatikath Drinking Water Project which was recently completed and was about to be inaugurated has been severely affected due to an ongoing mid hill highway road project in Thatikath Rural Municipality. Water pipes laid at Bisalla area of the rural municipality have all been damaged due to the road construction. Lack of coordination between the drinking water and road departments has been blamed for the fiasco.

KATHMANDU, June 17: Altogether 61 Indian climbers successfully scaled Mt Everest this spring season as the country topped the list of Everest summiteers this year. China was hot on the heels of India for successfully climbing the world’s highest peak.

JUMLA, June 17: The encroachment of land belonging to the Bhairabnath Guthi Committee of Jumla has been going on for a long time.

Deadline extended for resurvey of quake victims

Published On: June 17, 2019 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has extended the deadline for resurvey of the earthquake victims by two weeks stating that it needs to complete the inspection of the quake-damaged homes to include the victims as beneficiaries of the private housing reconstruction and retrofitting grants.

Comedian Pranesh Gautam released at last

Published On: June 17, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: Following an order of the Kathmandu District Court, police on Sunday released standup comedian Pranesh Gautam, 25. He was arrested a few days ago on the charge of posting a 'foul-mouthed' review of the movie Bir Bikram 2 on Youtube.

5th International Day of Yoga celebrated on Everest's lap

Published On: June 17, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 17: The Embassy of India, Kathmandu, organized a Yoga Event at Namche Bazaar — the gateway to the world's highest peak, Mt Everest — on Sunday.

Pro-Hindu organizations to protest against Guthi bill

Published On: June 16, 2019 06:15 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, June 16: Several pro-Hindu organizations have decided to organize a series of protests against the proposed Guthi bill from the government.

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Published On: June 16, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Sanskriti Acharya

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82 pickpockets land in police net in one month

Published On: June 16, 2019 05:41 PM NPT By: Bipana Thapa

KATHMANDU, June 16: Police have arrested as many as 82 individuals on the charge of stealing cash and kinds from passengers traveling in public vehicles plying the roads in the capital.