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LDO transferred 'for challenging crusher mafia'

Published On: August 1, 2017 09:58 AM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, July 31: Local Development Officer (LDO) of Nawalparasi district, Yuvaraj Kattel has been transferred within five months of joining the office. He was becoming popular among the public for his strict action against land and mining mafia. His predecessor, LDO Jivlal Bhushal had been transferred within 35 days of assuming his office. It is said that a strong mafia-politicians connection is behind such early transfers.

Number of drug users on the rise in Surkhet

Published On: August 1, 2017 09:56 AM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya

SURKHET, July 31: The number of drug users has been increasing every year in Surkhet district, according to the data maintained by the District Police Office (DPO), Surkhet.

3 injured as cargo truck fell off bridge

Published On: August 1, 2017 08:33 AM NPT By: Shankar Shrestha

DHADING, August 1: Three persons sustained injuries as the cargo truck ( Na 6 Kha 4738) en route to Chitwan from Kathmandu fell off the bridge over Hugdi river located in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading district.

Amid controversy, Sajha board members to visit Japan Aug 9-16

Published On: August 1, 2017 07:49 AM NPT By: Bishnu Prasad Aryal

KATHMANDU, July 31: At a time when the Ministry of Education (MoE) has formed a panel to probe into the alleged irregularities at Sajha Prakashan, a seven-member team including three board members of the state-owned publishing house is visiting Japan from August 9 to 16 under the sponsorship of Sajha Prakashan.

Over 5,000 patients benefited from free eye checkup

Published On: August 1, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Mukti Prasad Nyaupane

PALPA, JULY 31: Kali Gandaki Eye Care Center (KGECC), a community-based organization in Rampur of Palpa district, has provided free eye checkup and treatment to more than 5,000 people in fiscal year 2016/17.

Rockslide crushes house, three children feared dead

Published On: August 1, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Pabitra Kumar Shahi

KALIKOT, July 31: Three children of the same family in Kalikot were crushed to death after a massive rock fell from a cliff and flattened their house at Kavregaun of Sanni Triveni Rural Municipality-6, their relatives said.

If trend of Nepalis going abroad continues, it will cost Nepal dear

Published On: July 31, 2017 08:32 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, July 31: Stakeholders have opined that if the current trend of Nepali youths going for overseas employment continues for 10 more years, it will have a negative impact on the social, economic and cultural aspects of the country.

Working journalists complain for not getting minimum wages

Published On: July 31, 2017 07:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: Journalists have bemoaned for not getting minimum wage of the last fiscal year.

Two killed in separate accidents

Published On: July 31, 2017 06:46 PM NPT By: Republica

NAWALPARASI, July 31: Two persons have died in separate accidents in Nawalparasi.

Less number of news on quality education in media

Published On: July 31, 2017 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: It is found that only news on education related to policy, political leaders and formal programmes has been getting space in the national media.