DHRUBA DANGAL

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Liping Bazar still lifeless due to government apathy

Published On: September 20, 2018 07:25 PM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Sept 20: At the bottom, the Bhotekoshi River roars through gorge tearing the rocky mountains apart while giant rocks sit atop the mountain. In between of the deadly rocks and raging river, the Araniko Highway passes by a roadside town- the Liping Bazar. Once a vibrant commercial center, Liping Bazar nowadays looks lifeless. There is no movement in this town.

Arniko Highway neglected after closure of trade route with China

Published On: September 18, 2018 03:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Sept 18: The Barhabise-Tatopani section of Arniko Highway, which once served as a major trade route of Nepal linking it with the northern neighbor China, is in a dilapidated state in lack of repair and maintenance.

Reconstruction of monasteries going nowhere since two years

Published On: September 2, 2018 08:36 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Sept 2: It's been three months since the reconstruction of the quake-damaged Gyata Monastery of Mahakal, but the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) is yet to provide the reconstruction amount.

Post-quake villages resemble cities

Published On: August 11, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Aug 11: Small and medium-sized houses with attractive designs and colorful zinc plate roofs have given the villages of Sindhupalchowk a new and beautiful look.

Sindhupalchwok adds 3,307 quake victims to beneficiary list

Published On: July 15, 2018 07:07 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, July 15: National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has added 3,307 earthquake victims as beneficiaries in Sindhupalchwok. The names were added based on its survey conducted in September.

Over 20,000 quake victims might have to spend fourth monsoon under tents

Published On: June 22, 2018 08:03 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, June 22: Even the government authorities do not have the exact details of the reconstruction of quake-damaged houses in Sindhupalchowk, the district worst-hit by the 2015 earthquakes.

Locals take initiatives for integrated settlement

Published On: May 13, 2018 04:27 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, May 13: Rising from the rubble has not been easy for the earthquake victims of Sindhupalchowk. Three years after the disaster, many are now making serious efforts for integrated settlements.

KUKL speeds up pipeline, reservoir works as Melamchi tunnel nears completion

Published On: May 3, 2018 08:31 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, May 3: Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) has expedited works to lay down water pipeline in the Kathmandu Valley, following breakthrough in tunnel digging to bring Melamchi water to Kathmandu.

4 killed in two accidents in Sindhupalchowk

Published On: April 10, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, April 10: Four people died in two separate road accidents that took place in Jyamire and Helambu of Sindhupalchowk district in the last two days.

Milk production in Sindhupalchowk returns to pre-quake level

Published On: April 2, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, April 2: Milk production in Sindhupalchowk district, which had fallen drastically after the 2015 earthquakes, has reached to the pre-quake level.

Over 150,000 workers mobilized for reconstruction

Published On: March 20, 2018 07:10 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, March 20: Sindhupalchowk, one of the worst-hit districts by the devastating earthquakes of 2015, has expedited the reconstruction work since the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) fixed the deadline for receiving the second tranche of relief.

More than 150,000 workers mobilized for reconstruction in Sindhupalchowk

Published On: March 20, 2018 04:00 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, March 20: Sindhupalchowk, one of the worst-hit districts by the devastating earthquakes of 2015, has expedited the reconstruction work since the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) fixed the deadline for receiving the second tranche of relief.

Locals appreciating retrofitting of their mud houses

Published On: March 15, 2018 11:15 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, March 15: In the course of building new house, many earthquake victims in Sindhupalchowk have been indebted. Most of these victims claim that the grant provided by the government was too less to erect new house or repair the old one. Most of the locals were skeptical about retrofitting, when it was proposed earlier. However, now they seem to have understood its effectiveness and economic efficiency.

Sindhupalchowk's Majhi people help each other to rebuild homes

Published On: March 15, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, March 15: Three years after the devastating Gorkha earthquake in 2015, reconstruction activities are finally reaching the underprivileged communities of the country.

Students elated with new quake-resilient school

Published On: March 4, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Mar 4: The deadly earthquake of 2015 had compelled the students of Mahakali Setidevi Basic School of Sindhupalchowk to attend their class in tents for more than two years. Cold fog of winter, soaring heat of summer and incessant monsoon rains added to their miseries.

Students elated with new quake-resilient school

Published On: February 28, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 28: The deadly earthquake of 2015 had compelled the students of Mahakali Setidevi Basic School of Sindhupalchowk to attend their class in tents for more than two years.

Fire guts prefab cabins of World Vision Int'l

Published On: February 18, 2018 07:12 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 18: A massive fire engulfed Chautara-based office of World Vision International in Sindhupalchowk district at around midnight Friday.

Melamchi tunnel digging work in final stage

Published On: February 15, 2018 05:15 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Feb 15: Tunneling work of Melamchi Drinking Water Project is in its last leg.

Reconstruction works gather pace in Sindhupalchowk

Published On: January 30, 2018 01:45 AM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOWK, Jan 30: The sluggish reconstruction works in Sindhupalchowk, one of the worst-hit districts by the devastating earthquakes of 2015, is gaining pace of late.

Three-tier security for ballot boxes

Published On: November 27, 2017 06:46 PM NPT By: DHRUBA DANGAL

SINDHUPALCHOK, Nov 27: The local administration in Sindhupalchok district has arranged three-tiers of security for the ballot boxes sealed with the mandate of the voters.