Devendra Basnet

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Kusundas went ire of political parties and election commission for neglecting them

Published On: June 27, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, June 27: While the fervor of local election announced after a hiatus of 20 years has gripped people of all communities, Kusunda, an endangered tribe, has remained untouched by it. Speaking at an interaction program organized by the Nepal Republic Media recently, Dhan Bahadur Kusunda, of Dang lamented “our tribe is already on the verge of extinction because of the negligence and ignorance of government and political parties.”

Thin security presence spawns worry in Dang during polls

Published On: June 27, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, June 27: As just a few security personnel have been deployed on the southern border in Dang, the local administration  is likely to face a security threat during the local election.

Trishul turns Dang temple into tourist spot

Published On: June 1, 2017 08:49 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG: The world’s largest Trishul installed at Ghorai’s Pandeshwor Mandir has been attracting tourists in droves. The trident, weighing 81 quintal and 13 kilos, was inaugurated on December 14, 2014.

Repeated deferrals annoys voters, candidates

Published On: June 1, 2017 07:47 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, May 31: Jiwan Gautam was in high spirit after filling nomination for the post of mayor of the Ghorahi Sub-metropolitan City. A central district member of the Maoist-Center, his preparation for the May 14 polls was going on in full swing. But the government’s decision to hold elections in two phases, forced him to put brakes on the campaign.

Dr KC puts on hold his planned 11th fast-onto-death

Published On: May 29, 2017 06:50 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, May 29: Dr Govinda KC has put on hold his 11th fast-onto-death after the government has started fulfilling one of the three demands he put forward.

NC-UML poll alliance turns out futile in Salyan

Published On: May 18, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, May 18: In Darma Rural Municipality of Salyan district, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML had forged an electoral alliance for the position of chairperson and vice chairperson. The alliance had intended to gain edge over the ruling CPN (Maoist Center) in the local elections.

UML and Maoist Center win election in Dhorchaur and Darma Rural Municipalities respectively

Published On: May 16, 2017 04:11 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, May 16: CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) have won the race for chief and deputy chief of Darma and Dhorchaur Rural Municipalities respectively.

7 CPN (Maoist Center) members resign over candidacy controversy in Salyan

Published On: May 1, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, May 1: Seven central members of CPN (Maoist Center) have submitted a joint resignation citing 'great disappointment' over the party's decision to give tickets to some 'controversial' candidates for mayoral posts of Bagchaur Municipality, Salyan.

Neglected village Thawang ready for polls

Published On: April 17, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, April 17: Kamal Rokka, an exiled Nepali Congress leader of Rolpa's Thawang village, recently got a phone call from a political rival of his village which is popularly known as the bastion of Maoist insurgency.  The caller was an influential left-wing leader of Thawang, who until recent was against holding the local elections. However, the call was to offer his support and express his interest in conducting the local polls in Thawang by setting aside their differences.

New local govt structure revives development hopes

Published On: March 14, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, March 14: Balbhadra Oli, the then Pradhanpancha (head of the village council during the Panchayat era) of Purandhara village of Dang district, faced two major challenges during his terms.

Women empowered by Insurgency

Published On: March 8, 2017 04:07 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, March 27: It was unbelievable moment for Naumati Gharti of Madichaur, Rolpa (now Dang) on October 16, 2015; it was a day when her second daughter Onsari Gharti was elected as the Speaker of the country.

One person died in bus fire

Published On: March 4, 2017 11:04 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, March 4: One person has burnt to death in the district.  The incident happened on wee hours of Saturday when a parked bus was on fire.

2 killed, 24 injured in separate road accidents

Published On: March 2, 2017 06:58 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, March 2: Two people were killed while 24 others sustained injuries in separate road accidents in the district on Thursday.

Ex-combatants have only regrets

Published On: February 13, 2017 07:58 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Feb 13: They had arms in their hands but beautiful dreams in their minds when they readied themselves for ‘the People’s War’ 22 years ago. They were ready to kill and get killed for the ‘great cause of freeing the nation from the unfair system, emancipating the poor, and ending the gender- and caste-based discrimination and the centralized development’ and so on. The war started and continued for a decade.

NSU padlocks college in Dang

Published On: February 6, 2017 09:31 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Feb 6: Nepal Student Union (NSU) decided to padlock Mahendra Multiple College, Ghorahi, on Sunday, after the campus announced the closing of students' admission without informing it.

Politicians let us down: Flood victims

Published On: January 23, 2017 08:23 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Jan 23: Three days after the devastating flood swept away houses and killed dozens of people in Dang and Surkhet in August, 2014, the then Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam rushed to the affected areas to meet the victims.

More students in Dang into drugs

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Jan 21: Early on Thursday morning in Ghorahi of Dang district, a group of seven school students entered a local tea shop. After placing order for tea, one of the group members took out a small pouch, which consisted of drugs. Immediately they started preparation to take it. They spent a few minutes under the table, and after leaving the shop, they were clearly intoxicated.

Government school's dilemma: Free or quality education?

Published On: January 17, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Jan 17: A state-run primary school, Ratri Primary School, in Ghorahi - 3 decided to enhance the quality of its education by adopting private school policies in terms of grading of classes, medium of instruction, extra-curricular activities, among others, six years ago. Newly added classes- Nursery, LKG and UKG - got quite popular among parents instantly.

Three killed, 22 injured in Dang bus fall

Published On: December 22, 2016 03:41 PM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Dec 22: A bus met with an accident in the district on Thursday killing three passengers and injuring 22 others.

Clashes in Rolpa over amendment bill

Published On: December 16, 2016 06:58 AM NPT By: Devendra Basnet

DANG, Dec 16:Tensions ran high in Rolpa on Thursday after police opened tear gas to disperse groups opposing and  supporting constitution amendment bill in Libang, district headquarters of Rolpa.