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Jhapa Curfew: 1 killed as agitators clash with police

Published On: October 27, 2017 04:11 PM NPT By: Republica

The District Administration Office, Jhapa has imposed a curfew in Birtamod in Jhapa district from 1:30 pm today until the further notice. The curfew was imposed in the wake of a clash ensued between the locals organizing a peaceful rally and the security personnel today itself.

Kohalpur squatters removed after 12 years

Published On: October 27, 2017 06:53 AM NPT By: Tekendra Basyal

KOHALPUR, Oct 27: Squatters who had built a settlement at Kohalpur-11 by encroaching upon the road at Chauraha have been removed after 12 years. Without the use of force, police removed 72 huts built on the roadside and being used for commercial and household purposes.

Chhath festival being observed with gusto and fanfare

Published On: October 27, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Oct 27: This year on October 26, right after their major festivals Dashain and Tihar, Hindus in the country's tarai region and capital Kathmandu are observing the Chhath festival with much gusto and fanfare.

Govt announces public holiday on Friday

Published On: October 26, 2017 07:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: The government has decided to give a public holiday on Friday as well.

Pak assistance for flood victims

Published On: October 26, 2017 06:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Pakistan has provided US$ one million to Nepal for victims of recent flood in Tarai. Ambassador of Pakistan, Mazhar Javed called on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday and handed over a cheque for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the affected of the recent floods in Nepal.

2 land in police net on rape charge

Published On: October 26, 2017 06:01 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Oct 26: Chitwan Police have arrested two people on the charge of raping two minor girls.

Traffic congestion on Jogbani border as Mirgunj Bridge sustains damages

Published On: October 26, 2017 03:00 PM NPT By: Ajit Tiwari

BIRATNAGAR, Oct 26: A traffic congestion along the diversion road near Jogbani border has increased after the vehicular movement was banned to pass through the Mirgunj Bridge.

Pedestrian killed in road mishap

Published On: October 26, 2017 12:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: A pedestrian died in a road accident at Basundhara in Kathmandu valley on Wednesday night.

Nine-day campaign against dengue

Published On: October 26, 2017 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

BANIYANI, JHAPA, Oct 26: The Bhadrapur municipality has put in place a nine-day campaign to check outbreak of dengue epidemic in different parts of Jhapa.