Yogesh Rawal

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Flood alert system saving lives in Tikapur

Published On: July 30, 2017 02:15 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 29: When dark clouds start hovering in the sky, heartbeats of the locals of Dhansingpur and Narayanpur start getting faster. Every monsoon, these locals are worried about protecting their loved ones and properties from massive floods, which are a common occurrence in rivers like Karnali, Mohana, Patharaiya, and Kanda. Devastating floods time and again have rendered many people homeless and have even caused human casualties. The Rainy season has always wreaked havoc in the lives of the villagers.

Tikapur sees rise in number of people seeking citizenship certificates

Published On: July 26, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 25: In view of the upcoming provincial and parliamentary elections, a large number of people are seeking citizenship in Kailali district.

Karnali erodes embankment, Bardiya settlements at risk

Published On: July 24, 2017 08:18 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 23: The Karnali River is likely to change its course and enter human settlements in Bardiya district. The possibility came to the fore after an embankment in the eastern part of Sattighat bridge, which connects Tikapur of Kailali with Rajapur of Bardiya, eroded.

Karnali likely to enter Bardiya settlements as embankment erodes

Published On: July 24, 2017 03:15 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 23: Karnali River is likely to change its course and enter human settlements in Bardiya district. The possibility came to fore after an embankment in the eastern part of the Sattighat Bridge, which connects Tikapur of Kailali with Rajapur of Bardiya, submerged in.

Man arrested for impregnating his own granddaughter

Published On: July 20, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 19:  Area Police Office (APO), Tikapur has arrested a man alleging him of impregnating his own granddaughter.

Satti SCO collects revenue of Rs 20 m

Published On: July 18, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 17; Satti Small Customs Office (SCO) of Kailali district has collected revenue of Rs 21.3 million in the fiscal year 2016/17 that ended on July 15.

Tikapur Mayor pledges to make Tharu the language of official business

Published On: July 5, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 5: The newly-elected mayor and deputy mayor have assumed their offices in Tikapur Municipality. After assuming office, Mayor Tapendra Bahadur Rawal has already begun to work on some of the promises he had during his election campaign. He has decided to form a taskforce for the conservation and development of the Tharu language under a panel of experts. Before the polls, he had promised to work on making Tharu language an official language of business in a program organized by the Jaycees in Tikapur.

Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum dominant in Tikapur

Published On: July 2, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, July 2: In the second Constituent Assembly election of November 2013, the biggest three political parties - Nepali congress, CPN - UML and the CPN - Maoists were left behind by the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF) in Tikapur Municipality, Kailali. The forum was popular among Tharus and its victory in the election was due to their support. Similar scenario is likely to repeat in this year's local level election.

Gachchhadar-led NDF takes lead in Tikapur Municipality

Published On: June 29, 2017 08:33 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, June 29: Five hundred votes have been counted so far in Tikapur Municipality. Nepal Democratic Forum (NDF) is taking the lead so far.

Communal harmony major agenda for Tikapur voters

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, June 20: Ujayaram Ghartimagar, 88, is eagerly waiting for June 28 to come so that he could cast vote. He considers it to be a great opportunity for him to be able to elect local representatives after a 20-year haul.

NC begins promotional campaign in Kailali

Published On: June 10, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, June 10: With the date for the second round of local elections inching closer, Nepali Congress (NC) has begun its promotional campaign in Tikapur Municipality and Janaki Rural Municipality of Kailali-1 since Friday.

Former addicts in drive against addiction

Published On: June 5, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, June 5: Kalpesh Kunwar of Tikapur has a black belt in karate. He also played football for the country's national team. While aspiring to be a good player, his life took a u-turn when he got addicted to drugs while still in grade 10. After the initial stage of addiction, he remained dependent on drugs for about ten years.

Rampant deforestation threatens community forests in Kailali

Published On: May 31, 2017 07:23 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, May 30: Some years ago, Prabhunarayan Chaudhari would not dare to walk alone through the dense jungle near Tikapur. Rampant deforestation in the recent years has helped him overcome his fear. “Now I have a new fear in my heart. I fear if the present trees will be around in the next few years,” he said.

Most parties fielding Tharu candidates in Kailali rural municipality

Published On: May 30, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, May 30: With the objective of garnering more votes, most of the political parties in Janaki Rural Municipality of Kailali are fielding Tharu candidates for chief as well as other posts for the second phase of local elections.

Locals of Lamki protest against increased load shedding

Published On: January 17, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Jan 17: The declaration of Kathmandu Valley as a load shedding-free zone elated the residents of the capital but locals of various other parts of the country are still battling with this problem. Locals of Lamki took to the streets for the reduction of load shedding hours accusing the government that it is giving priority only to some places and neglecting others.

Sickle-cell disease rampant among Tharu community

Published On: January 14, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Jan 14: Increasing rate of sickle-cell disease among the members of the Tharu community has become a great health threat for them. This hereditary disease has claimed the lives of several people of the community and has troubled a lot more.

Kailali banana farmers lose out to cheaper imports

Published On: October 29, 2016 09:38 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Oct 28: Farmers of Kailali are worried as their banana is not finding market because of cheaper Indian imports which have flooded the domestic market.

Shooters train with broken pistol and rusted gun in Tikapur

Published On: October 18, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Oct 18: There is a house with corrugated roof in the middle of a forest near Tikapur Park Road. The house which looks like a morgue is in a pathetic condition.

Life still in process of returning to normal

Published On: August 23, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, August 23: Tuesday marks one year since the Tikapur incident in Kailali district, in which eight police personnel and a toddler were brutually lynched. Life in the area is still in the process of returning to normal.

Locals terrified as Karnali River erodes its bank

Published On: August 1, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Yogesh Rawal

TIKAPUR, Aug 1: The Karnali River has begun eroding its bank and nearby lands in Shahipur-3 of Tikapur, spreading fear of inundation among the locals.