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Riverbank turns into dumping site in Sandhikharka

Published On: June 28, 2018 08:29 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGAKHANCHI, June 28: Sandhikharka bazaar is just a kilometer away from the Aulba River which flows along the Gorusinghe-Sandhikharka road section. The locals of Sandhikharka have been using this the banks of this river as a dumping site for years.

Dumping site spoils beauty of Sandhikharka (with photos)

Published On: June 27, 2018 02:09 PM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, June 27: It is about a kilometer from Aulwa Khola to Sandhikharka, the district headquarters of Arghakhanchi.

Arghakhanchi farmers made Rs 3b from dairy and meat

Published On: June 16, 2018 08:17 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, June 16: With increased production owing to more farmers being involved professionally in animal husbandry, Arghakhanchi district has become independent in dairy and meat products.

Rainwater collection eases supply crisis

Published On: April 4, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHACHI, April 4: The family of Sita Tharu of Padini Rural Municipality in Arghakhanchi district was thinking of migrating to the plains due to acute water crisis in the village. Since many others did so, this family also wanted to follow suit. According to Tharu, the greatest problem in her locality has always been that of water.

Top Bahadur Rayamajhi wins in Arghakhanchi

Published On: December 11, 2017 08:57 PM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Dec 11: CPN (Maoist Center) candidate Top Bahadur Rayamajhi has won in the single constituency of Arghakhanchi.

2 killed, 40 injured in bus accident

Published On: October 7, 2017 01:27 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGAKHANCHI, Oct 7: Two people were killed and 40 more were injured when a passenger bus met with an accident in Sapdanda of Malarani Rural Municipality of Argakhanchi district on Friday.

Leopard attacks kill 11 children in 5 years

Published On: October 4, 2017 07:38 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Oct 4: An eight-year-old girl Prashanna Nepali of Sandhikhara Municipality-2 of Arghakhanchi district has been mauled to death by a leopard. She had gone missing since Monday evening.

Leopard attacks kill 11 children in 5 years

Published On: October 4, 2017 05:47 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Oct 4: An eight-year-old girl Prashanna Nepali of Sandhikhara Municipality-2 of Arghakhanchi district has been mauled to death by a leopard. She had gone missing since Monday evening.

Missing man found dead

Published On: April 30, 2017 04:02 PM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, April 30: A man who had gone missing for the last eight days has been found dead.

School for disabled struggles to continue

Published On: April 5, 2017 08:19 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHACHI, April 5: They have various difficulties and disabilities: Some with talking, some with walking, and some with perceiving and so on. They need help for going anywhere, even to toilet. Without support, they cannot rescue themselves from an emergency situation.

Literacy classes making women's life easier

Published On: January 6, 2017 03:20 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHACHI, Jan 6: Fulmaya Chhetri, 63, had a great regret in life that she never got chance to go to school and learn - Ka, Kha. Dying as an illiterate was what she was loathing the most. However the local of Sandhikharka - 13 has a reason to rejoice now. After joining adult literacy classes run jointly by the government and non government organizations in her locality, Chhetri has learnt to read and write.

Arghakhanchi people resume banda as their demands fall on deaf ears

Published On: December 10, 2016 01:12 PM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Dec 10: The Joint Struggle Committee, Arghakhanchi, an alliance formed to protest the constitution amendment bill that proposes to transfer five hill districts from Province 5, has resumed banda in the district yet again.

Demonstration in Arghakhanchi for integrated Province 5

Published On: November 29, 2016 02:21 PM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Nov 29: Students and political leaders have hit the streets in the district calling for an integrated Province -5.

Locals warn against breaking Province No 5

Published On: November 23, 2016 11:55 AM NPT By: Arjun Bhushal

ARGHAKHANCHI, Nov 23: At the time when the government is preparing to amend the constitution to separate the Tarai districts with the hilly districts of the Province No 5, people of the province have warned of a stern protest against the government’s action.