Ritesh Tripathi

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Ghanta Ghar: Identity of Birgunj

Published On: June 3, 2017 01:18 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

Ghanta Ghar, situated in the middle of Birgunj, has turned into a structure that identifies the city. The tower was established four decades ago with the help of Japanese school kids from Yogano, Japan, who raised money for the construction and sent a Japanese branded Seiko clock-face for the tower.

Birgunj mornings at roadside tea stalls

Published On: June 1, 2017 08:39 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ: Brewing and drinking tea started thousands of years ago in China. It came to Nepal only a few hundred years ago but embedded itself quickly into Nepali culture. Nepali tea grown in Illam and Jhapa has become popular in both national and international markets. Many tea bars have started opening up all across the country where people drink tea to a myriad of conversation topics. Birgunj is no different. If you go around Mahabirsthan or Adarswaisthan Mainroad during the early mornings, you can see a cluster of tea shops on footpath catering to the need of their early-rising customers. These tiny shops have become hubs for critical chitchat amongst the locals.

UML CC member Giri, ex-lawmaker Chauhan defect to FSFN

Published On: May 22, 2017 06:36 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, May 22: CPN-UML Central Member Prahlad Gri and former lawmaker Pradhumna  Chauhan have quit the party.

Vote counting in hills excites tarai folks

Published On: May 19, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, May 19: Though the people of tarai-Madhes could not take part in the first round of local elections, they are concerned for as well as excited about the poll updates from the hilly districts.

Budget crunch hits Birgunj town development

Published On: May 1, 2017 07:30 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 30: An ambitious town development project of Birgunj has been severely hit due to lack of budget. With the development works of the ‘Secondary Town Integrated Urban Environmental Improvement Project (STIUEIP) left midway citing budget crunch, the city is disarray and dust has blanketed roadside settlements. Locals are worried of the fast approaching monsoon.

Sankata in Bishal Memorial Gold Cup final

Published On: April 27, 2017 09:04 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 27: CMG Club Sankata has entered the final of ongoing Bishal Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament registering 3-0 victory over Nepal Police Club on Wednesday. Raj Poudel scored brace while African recruit Martins added another to help Kathmandu-based outfit book its place in the final overcoming departmental side in the semifinal clash.

Vegetable production up in Parsa

Published On: April 22, 2017 10:42 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 22: Production of summer vegetables has increased in Pars this year, compared to figures of last year.

Veg production up in Parsa

Published On: April 21, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 21: Production of summer vegetables has increased in Parsa this year, compared to figures of last year.

Import of hydropower equipment, machinery goes up

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, April 18: Import of hydropower equipment and machineries through Birgunj Customs Office, which had fallen drastically due to border obstructions last year, is gradually picking up.

Election fever grips trade hub Birgunj

Published On: March 29, 2017 08:35 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 29: Birgunj sub-metropolitan city of Parsa district, the center of the six-month Madhes protests last year, has now been rejuvenated with enthusiasm and excitement generated by the upcoming local polls.

Tight screening measures affect cargo clearance at Kolkata port

Published On: March 28, 2017 09:08 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 28: Cargo clearance process at the Kolkata port of India is getting delayed as port authorities are thoroughly scanning foreign cargoes coming via the port on the request of Indian intelligence agencies.

Madhesi leaders smear DCC signboard with black liquid

Published On: March 20, 2017 12:26 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 20: Madhesh-based parties have put black ink-like liquid substance over the façade of the signboard of District Coordination Committee(formerly District Development Committee) to cover the words signifying the recent restructuring of local administrative bodies on Sunday morning.

Sever ties with fraudulent agents in Kolkata port, importers told

Published On: March 9, 2017 09:57 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, March 9: It has been revealed that container handling agents (CHAs), who represent Nepali importers at Kolkata port, are involved in fraudulent activities.

Pro-UDMF students torch Thakur Ram College office

Published On: February 24, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 24: Student unions affiliated to the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and opposed to elections of the Free Students Union scheduled for March 1, have set fire to the office of assistant chief of Thakur Ram Multiple College in Birgunj on Thursday.

Rise in lending rates hits import, revenue

Published On: February 20, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 20: The impact of rise in lending rates of bank and financial institutions (BFIs) has been felt in revenue collection.

Parcels stuck during Indian blockade finally reach Nepal

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 14: The 134 days of protest by the Madhes-based parties about one and a half years ago had not only affected business and enterprise but also left parcels and important paperwork entering Nepal from India and other countries stuck on the other side of the border.

Preparation in full swing to bring Birgunj ICP into operation

Published On: February 11, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 11: Preparations are in full swing to bring the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Birgunj into operation.

Tiger injures 10 in Parsa

Published On: February 8, 2017 08:05 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 8: A tiger which had strayed into a village in Parsa on Tuesday morning was shot dead by the security personnel late in the afternoon following a four-hour battle to control the beast. The tiger injured 10 people, including some policemen, despite being hit by a bullet. It succumbed to the injuries later.

New-born lost from Narayani Sub-regional Hospital found after two days

Published On: February 6, 2017 08:55 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

BIRGUNJ, Feb 6: A newborn baby, who had disappeared from Birgunj-based Narayani Sub-regional Hospital, has been recovered from Belwa of Parsa district two days later on Sunday.

Stolen from Birgunj hospital, neonate found after 3 days

Published On: February 5, 2017 05:40 PM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi

Birgunj, Feb 5: The newborn baby, who was stolen from the maternity ward of the Birgunj-based Narayani Sub Regional Hospital on Friday afternoon, has been found in Belwa of Parsa district.