Child marriage threatens health of young girls in Rolpa

Published On: March 5, 2019 05:57 AM NPT By: Dinesh Subedi

ROLPA, March 4: The details provided by the District Hospital, Rolpa, has raised concerns regarding the state of child marriage and women's reproductive health in the district. It has been found that the number of teenagers reaching the district hospital and other health organizations for delivery is significantly high.

Schools closed for 'Mahayagya'

Published On: March 5, 2019 05:53 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 4: Birgunj Metropolitan City has called for the closure of schools in and around the main city in view of the Ashwamedh Mahayaga that kicked off on Sunday. The schools will remain closed till Tuesday until the religious function concludes. According to the metropolis, the decision was taken for the safety of children amid excessive traffic congestion during the event.

Elderly citizens get IDs from mobile camp

Published On: March 5, 2019 05:51 AM NPT By: CHHABILAL TIWARI

PARBAT, March 4: A large number of elderly citizens of Kushma Municipality-12 was able to acquire the elderly citizen identity cards in their own village without any hassles, thanks to the mobile camp organized by the municipality.

Eight months on, report of KAHS clash kept secret

Published On: March 5, 2019 04:45 AM NPT By: DB Buda

JUMLA, March 4: Eight months after a violent clash at Jumla-based Karnali Academy of Health Science while forcefully airlifting medical reform activist Dr Govinda KC to Kathmandu left scores of health professionals injured, a task force formed to investigate into the incident is yet to publicize its report.

One killed, another injured in Manthali microbus plunge

Published On: March 4, 2019 08:16 PM NPT By: MANJU UPRETI

MANTHALI, March 4: A man died while another sustained serious injuries when a microbus met with an accident in Manthali Muncipality-1 of the district on Monday evening.

Police arrest four teachers in capital

Published On: March 4, 2019 05:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 4: Police have arrested four teachers under the government relief quota during a protest at Nayabaneshwar in the capital, on Monday.

IN PICS: Nepal Army exhibits showmanship on Army Day

Published On: March 4, 2019 03:29 PM NPT By: Dipendra Rokka

KATHMANDU, March 4: Nepal Army observed the "Maha Shivaratri and Army Day-2075" at the Army Pavilion, Tudikhel.

KMC to provide subsidies to 10 meat shops

Published On: March 4, 2019 01:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 4: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is to provide grant money to 10 butcher shops in the current fiscal year in a bid to improving the quality of meat sold in the market.

Army man injured in a parachute crash

Published On: March 4, 2019 01:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 4: A Nepal Army personnel sustained injuries during the showcase of parachute jump marking the Army Day and Mahashivaratri on Monday.

Myrepublica.com spoke with astrologers and meteorologist to understand the Sastra and the science that leads to rainfall on Mahashivaratri: