A school more enjoyable than home

Published On: August 15, 2017 01:45 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, August 14: Diwas Mahara, a ninth-grade at Siddheshwar Higher Secondary School (SHSS) of Patan Municipality-9, Baitadi, invariably wants to attend his school due to the school's child-friendly environment. He enjoys interacting with teachers and students at the school.

SAPTARI, August 14: On Sunday, a picture of a five-year-old dead child being swept away by the Koshi River in Saptari district gained widespread attention in the social media. The child has been identified as Kamalu Sada of Tilathi-Koiladi Rural Municipality-6.

Dr KC's 11th hunger strike longest so far

Published On: August 15, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 14: Dr Govinda KC has so far spent 143 days in five years fasting-unto-deaths for vital reforms in the  medical education sector. However, the government is yet to meet all his demands.

Delay in relief distribution, flood victims panicking

Published On: August 15, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Nirmal Ghimire

BARDIYA, August 14: A team led by Minister for Livestock Development, Shantaram Tharu, on Monday distributed relief to the flood victims in several areas of Bardiya district. However, many are yet to get it.

Two swept away by flooded river

Published On: August 14, 2017 08:27 PM NPT By: Republica

GAIGHAT (Udayapur), Aug 14: A man and his grandson were swept away by the Hurma river here on Monday.

11 houses, 13 livestock swept away in Nawalparasi

Published On: August 14, 2017 08:03 PM NPT By: Kalpana Poudel

NAWALPARASI, August 14: As many as 11 houses and 13 livestock were swept away by the swollen Narayani River in Madhyabindu Municipality-2.

Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation distributes relief to flood victims

Published On: August 14, 2017 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANUSHA, August 14: Artist Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus) distributed relief materials to 88 families affected by floods in Janakpur. Kattel visited the Dalit settlement in Janakpur Sub-metropolis-1 to give away the relief support on Monday.

INARUWA, August 14: Sunsari and Saptari's government officials Monday inspected the Koshi Barrage and spurs.

Flood death toll climbs to 80: Nepal Police

Published On: August 14, 2017 04:07 PM NPT By: KP DHUNGANA

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains since Friday has risen to 80, according to the latest data issued by the Nepal Police whereas at least 36 people remain missing in various districts.

PM Deuba inspects flood-hit areas in eastern Tarai

Published On: August 14, 2017 03:45 PM NPT By: Ajit Tiwari

BIRATNAGAR, August 14: Half a dozen ministers including Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba have arrived at Biratnagar to take stock of flood-hit areas in the eastern Tarai region on Monday.