Mahesh Kumar Das

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Many party-switchers in Mahottari

Published On: September 9, 2017 06:45 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, Sept 9: A large number of candidates in Mahottari switched their parties at the last moment after failing to persuade the party leaders for tickets. Some of them have even registered as independent candidates.

Congress finalizes candidates in Mahottari

Published On: September 5, 2017 01:45 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, September 5: Nepali Congress (NC), Mahottari has revealed the names of candidates contesting for various posts in the third round of the local elections scheduled for September 18.

Bhittamod- Jaleshwar-Janakpur road reopens after 13 days

Published On: August 26, 2017 07:59 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, August 26:  After an obstruction due to floods for 13 days, transport services along the Jaleshwar-Janakpur-Bhittamod road section resumed Friday.

Bhittamod- Jaleshwor-Janakpur road reopens after 13 days

Published On: August 26, 2017 04:04 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, August 26: After an obstruction due to floods for 13 days, transport services along the Jaleshwar-Janakpur-Bhittamod road section resumed Friday.

Flood victims terrified over possibility of epidemics

Published On: August 16, 2017 08:17 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, Aug 15: Mahottari district, which is presently struggling with floods, is now under threat of epidemic outbreak. Over 40,000 households in Mahottari district alone have been affected. Around 37 villages still remain inundated by flood water and people are beginning to panic with the possibility of an epidemic. The panic is triggered by the recent increase in cases of fever, cold and stomach related problems among flood victims.

India starts paperwork for Sitamarhi-Janakpur railway line

Published On: August 6, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, August 5: The Indian government has started paperwork for laying down railway track between Sitamarhi district of Bihar and Janakpurdham of Nepal.

Poll deferral disappoints locals of Province 2

Published On: June 29, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, June 29: While the locals of 35 districts of provinces 1, 5 and 7 enthusiastically participated in the second round of local elections, eight districts of Province 2 remained tense due to the banda enforced by poll opposing Rastriya Janata Party Nepal.

Bardibas school constructs child-friendly infrastructures with public support

Published On: June 24, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, June 24: A school in Bardibas has set a perfect example of the age-old adage - where there is a will there is a way. Janata Higher Secondary School (JSS) of Bardibas, Mahottari has proved that the school does not require government budget if the people are willing to invest for the development of infrastructure.

Security situation worsening in Mahottari

Published On: June 20, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, June 20: The security situation in Mahottari district has been worsening continuously for the past few months. The local police have failed to control grave crimes like murder, rape and arson which have been increasing at an alarming rate. The worrying increase in such crimes has been a great threat to the residents of the district, according to security experts.

Security situation worsens in Mahotari over last two months

Published On: June 19, 2017 10:31 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTARI, June 19: Security experts have pointed out that security situation in Mahotari district has worsened over the last two months.

Police increase patrol in Mahottari to curb smuggling

Published On: May 2, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, May 2: District Police office (DPO), Mahottari has confiscated smuggled goods worth Rs 7,54,230 within a week.

Police make public man held with marijuana in Mahotari

Published On: April 22, 2017 01:14 PM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTARI, April 22: Police have held one man along with legally banned drug ‘marijuana’ weighing 8.5 kg on charge of getting involved in the drug sale on Thursday evening in Mahotari.

Marginalized communities untouched by election fever

Published On: April 22, 2017 09:59 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 22: Even as election fever has gripped district headquarters Jaleshwar and other urban areas, the marginalized communities are unaware about upcoming elections.

Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation gifts 53 new houses to Musahars

Published On: April 15, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 15: On Friday, 53 members of the backward Musahar community of Bardibas-1 in Mahottari district received new houses on the occasion of Nepali New Year. Prior to this, the Musahars here were forced to live in temporary shelters following the devastating earthquakes of 2015.

Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation brings cheers for Mushahar community (photo feature)

Published On: April 14, 2017 07:08 PM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 14: On Friday, 53 members of the backward Musahar community of Bardibas-1 in Mahottari district received new houses on the occasion of Nepali New Year. Prior to this, the Musahars here were forced to live in temporary shelters following the devastating earthquakes of 2015.

Mahottari Musahars to get brand new homes

Published On: April 12, 2017 07:53 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 11: “We will have a house, a water tap, electricity, a toilet, a playground, and a school for children!” Manju Kumari Sada, 19, shares happily. “We never thought we would ever get all this in our lifetime,” she adds.

Mahottari gets chief returning officer

Published On: April 5, 2017 08:27 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 5: As the government has started full-fledged preparation for the upcoming local election, it has deputed the chief returning officer and returning officers for holding the polls in 12 rural municipalities and three municipalities of Mahottari district.

Election fervor grips parties, voters

Published On: April 3, 2017 09:58 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, April 3: People are taking about local elections only at teashops, colleges and other public places these days. Though Madhes was not very happy about the new constitution and so was its reaction to the announcement of local polls, the scenario has now changed.

29 parties register for local elections in Mahottari

Published On: March 29, 2017 10:13 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, March 29: As informed by the District Election Office, Mahottari, only 29 political parties in the district will be able to participate in the upcoming local level elections slated for May 14.

Musahars lament lack of land ownership certificate

Published On: February 21, 2017 09:05 AM NPT By: Mahesh Kumar Das

MAHOTTARI, Feb 21: A worry has constantly haunted Raj Kishor Sada of Singhyahi-8 since childhood. The worry of getting proper shelter and enough food and clothes. Poverty has always robbed him of any peace of mind.