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Nine dead and three injured in disasters in Taplejung in FY 2023/24
Published On: July 19, 2024 08:30 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, July 19: During the fiscal year 2023/24, nine people died and three others were injured in 64 disaster incidents in Taplejung, according to the District Administration Office's annual progress report for the fiscal year.
Over 231,000 people visited Pathibhara in FY 2023/24
Published On: July 16, 2024 12:39 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, July 16: In the fiscal year 2023/24, a total of 231,334 people visited the Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung district.
Seven injured including driver in jeep accident in Phungling
Published On: July 14, 2024 04:54 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, July 14: Seven people, including the driver, sustained injuries in an accident involving a Bolero jeep at Poudel Chowk, Phungling Municipality-7, Taplejung.
Taplejung emerges as hydropower hub with multiple projects nearing completion
Published On: May 21, 2024 09:40 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, May 21: Nepal’s Taplejung district is fast becoming a center for hydropower development, with multiple projects poised to enhance the district’s contribution to the country’s national power grid. Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Project, boasting a capacity of 73 MW, was recently integrated into the national transmission line, signaling a growing trend in the area.
Foundation stone for 128 MW Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project to be laid on Thursday
Published On: May 20, 2024 03:20 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, May 20: The groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated 128 MW Tamor-Mewa hydropower project is set for May 23, Thursday.
HRT tunnel of Kabeli-3 Hydropower Project completed
Published On: April 4, 2024 06:32 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, April 4: The tunnels of the under-construction hydropower project in Sirijanga Rural Municipality of Taplejung, have started achieving breakthroughs one after another. The Headrace Tunnel (HRT) of the Kabeli-3 hydropower project, with a capacity of 21.93 MW, has achieved a breakthrough.
Super Kabeli Khola 'A' Cascade Hydroelectric Project nears completion in Taplejung
Published On: March 29, 2024 05:42 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, March 29: The 18.5-meter-long HRT tunnel route of the 12 MW Super Kabelikhola ‘A’ Cascade hydroelectric Project', located in Sirijunga Rural Municipality of Taplejung, has achieved a 'breakthrough'.
Breakthrough achieved in Kaveli-3 Hydropower Project's first tunnel construction
Published On: February 17, 2024 03:00 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Feb 17: A 'breakthrough' has been achieved in the first tunnel of the Kaveli-3 hydropower project, with a capacity of 22 megawatts, currently under construction in Sirijanga Rural Municipality of Taplejung.
Woman who had gone to her maternal home with her 23-day-old baby found dead
Published On: January 29, 2024 02:15 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Jan 29: A woman who had gone to her maternal home with her 23-day-old baby has been found dead.
Refining of gold and silver collected from Pathibhara temple begins
Published On: January 6, 2024 02:00 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Jan 6: Gold and silver collected from Pathibhara temple in Taplejung have been refined. The Pathibhara Area Development Committee has stated that 98 tola gold and 92 kg silver have been refined on Friday.
Identity supporters display black flags at Yogesh Bhattarai’s residence in Taplejung
Published On: November 26, 2023 03:22 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Nov 26: Ethnic identity advocates staged a demonstration displaying black flags in front of CPN-UML Secretary and House of Representatives Member Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai's residence in Phungling, Taplejung.
Construction of 128 MW Tamor-Mewa hydroelectric project to begin next year
Published On: October 19, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
KATHMANDU, Oct 19: The construction of the 128 MW Tamor-Mewa hydroelectric project, which has been in discussion for a long time, is set to begin this year.
Over 65,000 register details for national ID cards in Taplejung
Published On: October 4, 2023 12:38 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Oct 4: More than 65,000 people have registered for national identity cards in Taplejung.
Middle Tamor to start test production from December 30
Published On: October 3, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Oct 3: The Middle Tamor Hydropower Project, currently under construction in Taplejung, is gearing up to commence test production on December 30, 2023, with an eye toward initiating commercial production of 73 MW of hydropower from February 27, 2024. Project Manager Dr Maniraj Pokharel provided this update, assuring that all necessary processes for electricity production will be completed by the set date.
NAC flight resumes after 2.5 months in Suketar
Published On: September 4, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Sept 4: After about 2.5 months, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has resumed flights at the Suketar Airport in Taplejung.
622 mothers died in one year, district wise breakdown reveals
Published On: August 4, 2023 09:16 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 4: A total of 622 maternal deaths occurred in Nepal during one year. This was revealed by a study conducted by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in collaboration with the National Statistics Office, Nepal Health Research Council and health development partners.
Red sandalwood in Taplejung warehouse left unmanaged for 15 years
Published On: August 3, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 3: Red sandalwood, which has been stored in a warehouse of Taplejung for about the past 15 years, has not been managed till date.
Construction work of temporary diversion at Hewa Khola starts
Published On: July 2, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, July 2: By managing the penstock pipe used by the hydropower project, construction of a temporary diversion has been started again at Hewa Khola in Panchthar.
PM Dahal, Home Minister Shrestha to visit flood-affected districts today
Published On: June 19, 2023 12:18 PM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, June 19: In the wake of the devastating floods and landslides that caused significant loss of life and property, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will embark on a visit to the affected regions in eastern Nepal, including Taplejung, Panchthar, and Sankhuwasabha, to assess the situation firsthand.
Father and son killed in Taplejung’s Mehele landslide (Update)
Published On: June 19, 2023 11:16 AM NPT By: Khagendra Adhikari
TAPLEJUNG, June 19: Keshar Bahadur Rai, who had gone missing in a landslide last night in Mehele Muku Bhanjyang in Taplejung, has been found dead. The dead body of Keshar was recovered on the same day his son Suresh Rai, who was initially rescued in an injured state, breathed his last while undergoing treatment.
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