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Two arrested with 22 kg of cannabis hidden under ghee in Parsa
Acting on a tip-off, police stopped and searched two men carrying black bags near Gardaul Chowk, Bindabasini Rural Municipality–2 on the Pokhariya–Birgunj road Thursday morning. Officers discovered cannabis hidden beneath ghee in 10-liter water gallons.
Jan 08, 2026
Upper House committee to discuss landmines, explosives ...
Upper House committee to discuss landmines, explosives ...
Jan 08, 2026
Repeat offender caught for ninth motorcycle theft in Ka...
Repeat offender caught for ninth motorcycle theft in Ka...
Jan 08, 2026
Nearly Rs 300,000 pickpocketed from bus passenger on Si...
Nearly Rs 300,000 pickpocketed from bus passenger on Si...
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SOCIETY
Two Indian pilgrims killed, 21 injured as truck hits parked bus in Rautahat
Two Indian pilgrims killed, 21 injured as truck hits parked...
RAUTAHAT, June 11: Two Indian pilgrims were killed while 21 others sustained injuries in a road accident in Rautahat district last night.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Indian Army ex-servicemen's district board set up in Myagdi
Indian Army ex-servicemen's district board set up in Myagdi
MYAGDI, June June 11: The District Army Board office has been set up in Beni, the headquarters of Myagdi district, for the convenience of the retired Indian Army servicemen from the district.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
TU International Conference endorses 17-point declaration
TU International Conference endorses 17-point declaration
KATHMANDU, June 11: The International Conference on Internationalization of University Education organized by Tribhuvan University has adopted a 17-point declaration regarding reforms in higher education.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
No sight yet, of proposed permanent dumping site at Bancharedanda
No sight yet, of proposed permanent dumping site at Banchare...
DHADING, June 11: Ten years have gone by since the government announced to construct a permanent dumping site at Bancharedanda for managing the solid waste generated in Kathmandu. But the dumping site has not been constructed yet in Bancharedanda borders, Dhading and Nuwakot districts.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Chief minister is her school guardian but caste bias makes her drop out
Chief minister is her school guardian but caste bias makes h...
JANAKPUR, June 11: A six-year-old girl whose educational guardianship was assumed by Chief Minister of Province 2 Lal Babu Raut has apparently been compelled to quit school after being subjected to caste-based discrimination.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Drive against dengue ‘ineffective’
Drive against dengue ‘ineffective’
DHARAN, June 11: Five days ago, a search and destroy campaign was launched in Dharan to bring the dengue outbreak under control. Local representatives, health workers and various organisations were actively involved in destroying the larva of the mosquitoes that transmit dengue.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Bhaktapur Municipality expedites heritage sites restroration
Bhaktapur Municipality expedites heritage sites restroration
BHAKTAPUR, June 10: Because of its rich culture, tradition, and heritage sites, Bhaktapur has remained as one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country for decades. The devastating earthquake of April 2015 and the aftershocks, however, took a severe toll on old settlements, temples and...
Jun 11, 2019
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
AIIB to provide $90m loan for 216MW Upper Trishuli-1
AIIB to provide $90m loan for 216MW Upper Trishuli-1
KATHMANDU, June 11: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan of up to US $ 90 million for the 216 MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project, which is being developed by a Korean joint venture company.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Consumers thrashed by staffers of NEA distribution center
Consumers thrashed by staffers of NEA distribution center
BARA, June 11: Consumers, who reached the Kalaiya-based distribution center of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) on Monday with their grievances, were beaten up by the staffers.
Jun 11, 2019
SOCIETY
Guthi Bill runs into widespread protests
Guthi Bill runs into widespread protests
KATHMANDU, June 11: A controversial bill on the management of lands belonging to Guthis (religious and social trusts) has drawn widespread criticism, with lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties demanding its withdrawal.
Jun 11, 2019