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83-year-old reportedly raped in Ilam

Published On: May 2, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 2: In an extremely shocking case, an octogenarian lady has been reportedly raped and injured in Katahare village of Ilam.

Three Star Club lifts Mai Valley Gold Cup title

Published On: May 1, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, May 1: Ruslan Three Star Club has lifted the fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a slender 1-0 win over Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club in the final on Monday.

Both Manang, Three Star confident of winning Mai Valley Gold Cup

Published On: April 30, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 30: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club and Ruslan Three Star Club are going head-to-head in the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament on Monday. Both the teams will be going into the match with full preparations to lift the title of the biggest prize money of the eastern hilly region.

Three Star, Manang Marshyangdi to vie for Mai Valley title

Published On: April 29, 2018 08:43 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 29: Ruslan Three Star Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 2-0 win over the departmental team Armed Police Force in the second semifinal match on Saturday.

Manang Marshyangdi Club into Mai Valley final

Published On: April 28, 2018 09:05 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 28: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a slender 1-0 win over the departmental side Tribhuvan Army Club in the first semifinal match on Friday.

Armed Police Force into Mai Valley semis

Published On: April 25, 2018 11:36 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 25: The departmental team Armed Police Force has advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 2-1 win over the defending champion Jhapa XI on Tuesday.

Manang Marshyangdi into semis

Published On: April 24, 2018 08:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 24: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club has advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament defeating the host Mai Valley Club on Monday.

Two injury time goals help Police reach quarters

Published On: April 23, 2018 08:27 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 23: The departmental team Nepal Police Club stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with the help of two injury time goals from Suman Lama and Rabi Paswan on Sunday.

Sikkim United into Mai Valley quarters

Published On: April 22, 2018 08:39 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 22: India’s Sikkim United became the first foreign team to reach the quarterfinal as it defeated CMG Sankata Club 1-0 in the ongoing fourth Mai Valley International Invitational Tuborg Gold Cup football tournament on Saturday. Sikkim’s Sanjay Khatri scored the decisive goal in the match.

Armed Police Force into Mai Valley quarters

Published On: April 21, 2018 08:54 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 21: The departmental team Armed Police Force has advanced into the quarterfinals of the ongoing fourth International Invitational Tuborg Mai Valley Gold Cup football tournament with a 3-1 win over Bangladesh’s Kawran Pragati Sangh on Friday.

Host My Valley defeats Kaski in opener

Published On: April 20, 2018 08:05 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 20: Goals from Nepal U-16 player Manish Thapa propelled My Valley Football Club to a 3-2 win over Kaski XI in the curtain raiser of the ongoing International Invitational Tuborg My Valley Gold Cup football tournament on Thursday. Thapa bagged a brace, while captain Subhash Rai scored from a penalty to give the host a win.

Manpower crunch a major problem even after nine months of local govts

Published On: April 7, 2018 03:48 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 6: Even nine months after the formation of the local governments, lack of manpower has still been an unsolved problem. This has not only delayed the development projects at the local level but also deprived the people of government services. It has been a real challenge for the available staffers to do multi-tasking to manage everything.

Chinese ambassador praises Ilam tea

Published On: April 3, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, April 3: Nepali organic tea is popular in many countries across the world. Within Nepal, some consider tea produced in Ilam as the best.

People returning to their hometowns in Ilam

Published On: March 27, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 27: There was a time when people used to migrate to the district headquarters permanently or temporarily in search of better opportunities. However, the same people have started moving back to their home-villages, thanks to the new federal restructuring of the state.

Entrepreneurs in Nepal, India seek joint cooperation for tourism promotion

Published On: March 25, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

SIKKIM, March 25: Entrepreneurs in the eastern part of Nepal and the neighboring Indian State of Sikkim have expedited consultation for possible cooperation in tourism promotion.

Reaching Sandakpur through Nepal by road

Published On: March 24, 2018 02:22 PM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 24: Rich in biodiversity and natural beauty and situated at the hight of 3,636 meter, Sandakpur in Ilam district is a popular tourist destination. Every year thousands of do mestic and international tourists visit this place in order to get the view of beautiful mountain ranges.

'Population of Ilam declining'

Published On: March 20, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 20: As the world struggles to cope with poverty, starvation, illiteracy, urbanization as a result of rapid and unmanaged population growth, Ilam Municipality has decided to encourage its residents to give birth to more children.

Ban on old vehicles hits eastern hill districts

Published On: March 16, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 16: Two years ago, Ganesh Gurung of Mabu village in Ilam district purchased a second-hand Land Rover for Rs 800,000. He operated the vehicle as public transport on the Majhuwa-Ilam road section. So far, he said he has managed to earn Rs 300,000 from the vehicle.

Gender equality still a distant dream

Published On: March 8, 2018 03:04 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, March 8: Bishnu Dahal, 73, has been actively advocating gender equality for two and half decades. Her informal leadership in this field spans double the time. However, she feels, gender gap is still very wide in the society.

Father-son missing since 7 years

Published On: February 28, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Bhim Chapagain

ILAM, Feb 28: Since the last seven years, fifty-four-year-old Toran Kumari Chapagain of Deumai Municipality has been constantly searching for her missing husband and son.