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Waste management a serious problem in jails of eastern region

Published On: December 21, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Dec 21: Local residents living nearby Eastern Regional Jail (ERJ), Jhumka often stage protests venting their ire against the polluted water and waste released from the jail. Two weeks ago, locals had staged demonstrations urging the concerned authorities for proper management of garbage and sewage.

Negligence of doctors claims life of a dental patient in Gulmi

Published On: December 21, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Dec 21: A patient admitted to Resunga Hospital of Gulmi has apparently died due to the negligence of doctors.

Emergency awareness rehearsal held in Pokhara schools

Published On: December 21, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 21: A local group of Pokhara organized awareness programs on security measures that need to rehearsal held during emergency situations at the city's schools.

25-year-old frozen embryo results in healthy baby girl

Published On: December 20, 2017 05:46 PM NPT By: Agencies

TENNESSEE, Dec 20: The longest known frozen human embryo to result in a successful birth for a healthy baby girl. A Tennessee couple has welcomed a baby girl who grew from an embryo that had been frozen for 25 years. It's believed to be the longest-frozen embryo to ever result in a birth.

Committee formed to investigate Super Gas inferno

Published On: December 20, 2017 03:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The Association of LP Gas Industry has formed a five member probe committee to investigate the cause of fire at Super Gas Industry at Birgunj.

Birgunj gas plant inferno brought under control after eight hrs

Published On: December 20, 2017 03:25 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Dec 20: The inferno that engulfed Super Gas Industry in Birgunj metropolitan cityhas been brought under control almost after eight hours.

Drug traffickers arrested in Kailali

Published On: December 20, 2017 02:22 PM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

KAILALI, Dec 20: A group of illegal drug smugglers comprising seven members have been arrested in Tikapur in the district on Wednesday.

Two killed as fire engulfs gas plant in Birgunj (with photos)

Published On: December 20, 2017 01:01 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Dec 20: Two people have been killed and three others sustained injuries after a massive fire engulfed Super Gas Industry of Buhabari in Birgunj metropolitan city. Fire fighters and police are attempting to control the inferno. After gas cylinders burst, nearby settlements have been evacuated to avoid human casualties..

Quake victims to spend third winter in tents

Published On: December 20, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Madhusudan Guragain

BANEPA, Dec 20: With the third winter knocking at the doors of their makeshift tents, quake victims of Kavre are worried about protecting themselves and their children from the chilling cold this year.

Celebrations after over 1000 blind elderly regain eyesight

Published On: December 20, 2017 10:52 AM NPT By: Ashok Sujan Shrestha

HETAUDA, Dec 20: Mangari Majhi, 75, lost her eyesight two years ago to cataract. That added a lot of trouble to her life. She was forced to depend on others for even small things and this had stolen her dignity and peace of mind. “I would feel so bad about myself.