Sarlahi becoming entry point of illegal drugs into Nepal

Published On: August 13, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Tanka Chhetri

SARLAHI, Aug 13: Drug traffickers have been reportedly using various border points of Sarlahi district to smuggle illegal drugs into Nepal from neighboring India. It has been found that the smugglers make use of local children, adults and women as mules to safely smuggle their drugs.

Police seize 113 kgs marijuana

Published On: August 13, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, Aug 13: Police on Sunday confiscated 113 kilograms of marijuana and arrested truck driver Bishnu Bhakta Shrestha in Hetauda.Acting on a tip off, police impounded a vehicle carrying drugs and confiscated illegal marijuana being transported to Bara.

Mother elated to see disabled daughter stand on her feet

Published On: August 13, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Suresh Yadav

JANAKPURDHAM, Aug 13: The happiness of Maladevi Mandal of Jaleshwor-2, Mahottari knew no bounds after she knew that she was pregnant two years after tying the knot with Ramanadan Mandal.

Shortage of specialized doctors hits patients hard

Published On: August 13, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, Aug 13: Manisha Yadav of Marchwar in Bhairahawa was rushed to the District Hospital, Rupandehi on Friday for delivery after facing labor pain. However, she did not get maternity service in the hospital due to lack of specialized doctors.

Rape cases on the rise in Sunsari

Published On: August 13, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Aug 13: On July 11, an eighteen years old girl visited Koshi Dental Hospital of Itahari seeking treatment for her ailing tooth. After her first appointment, doctor Dhirendra Sah, 29 told her to come after two days. On July 15, she reached the hospital for the follow up. In the beginning, a nurse was assisting the doctor in filling the cavity in her tooth. However, after some time the doctor asked the nurse to leave and he then started touching the girl inappropriately.

Asan: An ancient trading hub of Kathmandu (with photos)

Published On: August 12, 2018 06:45 PM NPT By: Sujan Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Asan has long remained a trading hub for people of Kathmandu. Until 19th century Asan was a popular meeting point for traders from India- Tibet.

AUG 12: 6 THINGS TO KNOW BY 6 PM TODAY

Published On: August 12, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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Jeep hits infant to death

Published On: August 12, 2018 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

PALPA, Aug 12: A nine-month–child died and five others were injured after being hit by a jeep hereon Sunday.

Traffic disrupted along Jayprithvi Highway

Published On: August 12, 2018 12:03 PM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, Aug 12: The traffic along the Jayprithvi Highway has been disrupted since this morning due to the damage caused by a landslide. The landslide triggered by the continuous rainfall for some days occurred at Shribhawar of Sigas Rural Municipality-9 in the district, said District Police Office, Baitadi.

Elderly man arrested with marijuana

Published On: August 12, 2018 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

SIRAHA, Aug 12: The police arrested an elderly man in possession of two kilograms illegal marijuana from Sakhuwanandarkatti Rural Municipality-5 in Siraha on Saturday evening.