Ramesh Khatiwada

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NGO hands out Christian material at function attended by VP

Published On: May 3, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, May 3: A non-governmental organization (NGO) has distributed Christianity promotion material to school children at a school inauguration function attended by Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun.

Upper Tamakoshi delay causing nation daily loss of Rs 40 million

Published On: April 12, 2018 11:04 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, April 12: The country is suffering a loss of around Rs 1.2 billion per month due to delay in the construction of the 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project, according to project officials. The national pride project was initially expected to be completed by the end of 2015.

Malla-era town at risk following big earthquake

Published On: March 27, 2018 07:17 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, March 27: From distance, it looks like a majestic ancient town. The beauty is breath taking. As you go near, the settlement gives you a disturbing feel. The houses are in ruins, and it feels that they can crumble any moment and you would fear to stand around for a little while. However, the village is still home to its inhabitants.

Police beat sand minors brutally

Published On: March 22, 2018 08:27 PM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, March 22: Locals have accused police of misbehaving them in the name of curbing illegal sand mines operating on the bank of Tamakoshi River.

Delay in hydro-mechanical works likely to push back Upper Tamakoshi deadline

Published On: January 31, 2018 08:15 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, Jan 31: Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project (456 MW) is facing the risk of missing its completion deadline due to the negligence of Indian company Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd - the contractor of the mega project's hydro-mechanical works.

Temporary police protest causes negotiation at Police Office

Published On: December 19, 2017 11:08 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, Dec 19: Upon knowing that the District Police Office (DPO), Dolakha had charged inflated price for each meal, temporary police protested against the police leadership yesterday. During the protest, police charged batons injuring more than a dozen.

Clash in Marvu of Dolakha following incident of booth capture

Published On: November 26, 2017 04:50 PM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, Nov 26: As the polling of the first phase of the election is about to get over, different cases of proxy votes and booth capturing have created tension in numbers of polling centers in Dolakha.

Administration take control of government vehicle from Maoist candiate

Published On: November 25, 2017 01:58 PM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

CHARIKOT, Nov 25: Local administration took control of a vehicle of CPN-Maoist (center) Shyam Kumar Shrestha who was en route to Manthali of Ramechhap. Shrestha is the country’s no-portfolio state minister and candidate for the House of Representatives election.

Upper Tamakoshi to start generation by 2018

Published On: November 20, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, Nov 20: Sunday's breakthrough in digging the 8.4 km long tunnel of the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project has almost ensured that the project will begin producing electricity by this time next year.

Whose gamble will pay off in Dolakha?

Published On: October 30, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, Oct 30: As the day for the upcoming elections nears, Dolakha district too is gripped by the election fever which is spreading across the country. An interesting and intense battle will be unfolding at the polling centers in the district, the locals expect.

Orientation for local representatives organized in Dolakha

Published On: July 3, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, July 3: The Dolakha district committee of CPN-UML recently organized a two-day orientation on budget-making process to newly elected representatives of different local units of the district.

4 killed in landslide in Dolakha

Published On: June 28, 2017 07:30 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, June 28: Four people have died in a landslide in the district on early hour of Wednesday.

Husband pours hot oil on wife's face

Published On: June 9, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, June 9: Last Monday, a tired Umrila Tamang returned home in Baiteshwar Rural Municipality of Dolakha district after completing her daily-wage works. The 34-year-old then instructed her youngest son Amir to go to nearby Namdu Bazaar and buy meat, after which she prepared to cook dinner for the family.

Former state minister Khadka charge sheeted for murder

Published On: June 4, 2017 07:52 PM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, June 4: Attorney Office in Dolakha has filed a charge sheet against CPN (Maoist Center) politburo members Devi Khadka, Ganga Karki and party's district committee chairman Bishal Khadka at the Dolakha District Court on the charge of murdering Kul Bahadur Tamang of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality.

NC wins at Ward-1, leads at mayoral level in Dolkha

Published On: May 15, 2017 08:47 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLKHA, May 15: In Jiri Municipality, Nepali Congress is ahead of other parties according to the votes counted so far.

Election going on smoothly in Dolakha after couple of clashes

Published On: May 14, 2017 09:52 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

Dolakha, May 14 Cadres of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML clashed in Gairi Mudi village of Baiteshwor Rural Municipality and Jhule of Tamakoshi Rural Municipality in Dolakha district this morning before the voting began for the local level elections.

Son of UML candidate killed in clash with Maoists

Published On: May 11, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, May 11: With the first phase of the local polls just three days away, rivalry has intensified among the political parties to such a level that they no longer hesitate to resort to violence in order to silence their competitors. This very mentality has led to the death of a son of a CPN-UML election candidate in Dolakha district Tuesday night.

Clashes between UML, Maoist Center cadres kill one in Dolakha

Published On: May 10, 2017 09:56 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, May 10 : A man succumbed to injuries after cadres of the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) clashed at Jungu of Gaurishankar Rural Municipality in Dolakha district last night during their campaigns for the upcoming local level elections.

1 among those injured in Dolakha road mishap passes away (update)

Published On: April 10, 2017 01:56 PM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, April 10: A person among those critically injured in Dolakha road mishap on Monday morning has breathed his last while undergoing treatment atTrauma Center, Kathmandu.

Parties struggle as women leaders are scarce among Thamis

Published On: April 8, 2017 08:41 AM NPT By: Ramesh Khatiwada

DOLAKHA, April 7: Sita Thami, a woman from the Thami indigenous community, is extremely busy these days. She has no time to eat, sleep or to attend household chores, because of the local level elections campaign.