GANESH BISHU

According to the District Police Office, Banke, the arrests were made during an investigation launched after police received information that minors were being illegally employed at spas operating in different parts of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City.

Road blockages have increased across the hilly areas as continued rainfall triggers landslides and raises water levels in rivers and streams. Authorities are working to clear landslides and restore traffic on the affected routes.

According to the latest census, Chitwan National Park leads with 145 tigers, followed by Bardiya with 112, Parsa National Park with 71, Banke with 51, and Shuklaphanta National Park with 50. 

Following the incident, police and locals launched rescue efforts. However, as it was difficult to enter the tank, the structure was broken open with the help of a JCB to pull out the workers. Police said all three had already died by the time they were brought out.

While suicide cases have decreased or remained stable in most districts, some areas continue to witness a rise. 

Residents blamed not only the rain but also years of neglected infrastructure. They said clogged drains, narrow drainage channels, and poor maintenance have made flooding a recurring problem. Although local authorities have occasionally cleared drains or filled potholes, they have yet to implement a...

In Nepalgunj, residents are required to pay a total of Rs 10,000 to two separate government agencies to install a single drinking water tap. Locals say the high upfront cost has prevented a large number of economically disadvantaged families from accessing safe drinking water supplied through the go...

Spread across an area of 85.94 square kilometres, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City uses various vehicles for service delivery, monitoring, administrative work, and transportation of elected representatives and employees. According to the audit report, the municipality spent Rs 9.99 million on fuel du...

The Meteorological Forecasting Division had earlier issued a warning of a heat wave in the Tarai regions of Sudurpaschim and Lumbini provinces. According to the division, clear weather conditions and a low chance of rainfall have further contributed to rising temperatures across western Nepal.

The survey has begun in Himalayan districts with technical support from the Ministry of Forests and Environment Nepal, Forest Research and Training Centre Nepal, and Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources (ANSAB) Nepal.