Relief distribution starts in Dhanusha

Published On: August 16, 2017 03:40 AM NPT By: Suresh Yadav

JANAKPUR, August 15: Distribution of relief to the flood victims finally started in Dhanusha district on Monday after the incessant rainfalls for the past three days finally stopped.

Newly-built bridge over Babai collapses

Published On: August 16, 2017 02:15 AM NPT By: Rudra Pangeni

KATHMANDU, August 15: Jabdighat Bridge over the Babai River in Bardiya district has collapsed following the flooding on Monday.

ROLPA, August 15: Authorities of Rolpa Municipality have decided to validate decisions taken by the then 'people's government' during conflict period by formulating new laws. The first municipal meeting of the municipality recently approved the decision.

SAPTARI, August 14: The rice distributed to flood victims in the district has been found rotten.

Dr KC postpones 23-day-long hunger strike over monsoon mayhem

Published On: August 15, 2017 07:55 PM NPT By: Dipak Dahal

KATHMANDU, August 15: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC has postponed his 23-day-long fast-unto-death in view of the loss of lives and property caused by monsoon rains-triggered floods and landslides in the country.

Dr KC likely to halt hunger strike over monsoon mayhem

Published On: August 15, 2017 07:27 PM NPT By: Dipak Dahal

KATHMANDU, August 15: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC is likely to halt his fast-unto-death in view of the loss of lives and property caused by monsoon rains-triggered floods and landslides.

How to stay safe when lightning hits

Published On: August 15, 2017 05:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

The safest place to be in a thunderstorm is indoors. Stay inside until 30 minutes passes after the last roar of thunder.

Fire guts properties worth Rs 1.3 million in Banepa

Published On: August 15, 2017 05:04 PM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, August 15: A fire which broke out from a gas leakage at a restaurant has gutted properties worth Rs 1.3 million here at Karun Marg of Banepa - 8.

111 people so far killed in landslide and flood

Published On: August 15, 2017 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 15: Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said that a total of 111 people have so far lost their lives in recent landslides and floods in Tarai-Madhes district including Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Saptari, Rautahat, Kalali, Parsa, Banke and Dang.

Death toll in South Asia monsoon flooding rises to 218

Published On: August 15, 2017 03:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press

KATHMANDU, Nepal, August 15: The death toll in flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh over the past few days has risen to 218, while millions of others have been displaced.