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91 married women in Itahari eloped in a year

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, July 15: A Bajgain couple had been living in a rented flat in Bargachhi of Itahari since the last few months. Apparently, the family had a normal life. Three days ago, the wife, aged 27, left for market and never returned.

Spike in youths opting for foreign employment

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, July 15: With no employment opportunities at home, number of youths heading abroad for employment has been steadily rising in Baitadi district. According to Padam Raj Bhatta, an official at the District Administration Office (DAO), over 2000 youths went abroad during the last fiscal year. Bhatta said that the numbers reflected a spike in the numbers compared to the trend in the past.

Majority of female sex workers married: Study

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 15: A survey conducted by National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) among female sex workers has found that a majority of them were married women.

Manpower agencies reluctant to follow free visa, free ticket system

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:20 AM NPT By: Suresh Yadav

JANAKPUR, July 15: Outbound migrant workers are yet to benefit from the free visa, free ticket system introduced by the government as authorities have failed to take action against manpower agencies that force them to pay travel as well as visa processing fees.

TUTH 'awaits CDO's nod' to form medical team for Dr KC

Published On: July 15, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 15: The Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) administration on Thursday said that it has been awaiting approval from the District Administration Office (DAO) for forming a medical team to provide care to Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death on the hospital premises for the past five days.