Ramesh Kumar Paudel

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Landslide along Munglin-Narayangadh road stretch cleared; no vehicular movement yet

Published On: April 3, 2017 01:22 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

NARAYANGADH, April 3: The landslide, which killed two, at Ghumaune of Muglin-Narayangadh road stretch has been cleared now. However, the vehicular movement is prohibited on the road as the risk of landslide still looms large at the place.

Rhinos fighting for survival in new location

Published On: March 27, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, March 27: The government is all set to translocate five rhinos from Chitwan National Park (CNP) to Shuklaphanta National Park amid concerns from the locals regarding the safety of the endangered species in the new location.

Narayanghat-Mugling road work moving at snail’s pace

Published On: March 24, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, March 24: Although the Naryangadh-Muglin Road Upgrading Project (NMRUP) had announced to halt vehicular movement for six hours a day as to expedite the renovation work, the locals are still doubtful whether the snail-paced construction will be completed before the new deadline.

Traffic to remain suspended for six hours a day in Naraynagadh-Muglin road

Published On: March 22, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, March 22: The Narayangadh-Muglin road section, which is the main link of the capital with the southern belt of the country, will be suspending vehicular movement for six hours a day from March 28 to speed up the renovation work.

Kids in Chepang village spend time playing in lack of school

Published On: March 2, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, March 2: School-going children in a village inhabited by the Chepangs in Chitwan district are found to be spending their time in household chores or playing instead of studying, thanks to the devastating earthquake that destroyed the only school building of the village some 22 months ago.

Health Minister's order fails to improve services at cancer hospital

Published On: February 28, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Feb 28: Health Minister Gagan Thapa had directed BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital's administration to improve its service within a month. While a month's deadline is nearing end, patients report that they have felt no change at all in the hospital's service delivery. With its 'capacity enhancement project' in limbo for long, the hospital's performance which was awaiting improvement, has failed to satisfy service seekers.

Man Vs Wild: 158 humans killed in 17 years

Published On: January 26, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Jan 26: Chitwan National Park (CNP) is home to thousands of wild animals and birds. Since they roam beyond the park's border they cross ways with humans. The encounters have proven fatal for both: Humans and wildlife. Residents living in adjacent buffer zones say that they love wild animals; however, they are sometimes bound to kill them to avoid being their victim. Park's record show that these human-animal encounters during the last 17 years have claimed lives of 158 humans.

Rhinos becoming target of electric traps

Published On: January 11, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Jan 11: It has been more than two years since the endangered one-horned rhinos of Chitwan National Park (CNP) have not been poached by smugglers. Despite zero poaching of rhinos, their casualty rate has not yet come to an end.

One-horned rhino found dead

Published On: January 2, 2017 07:04 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Jan 3: A female one-horned rhino, estimated to be 12 years old, was found dead at a maize field in Gaidakot Municipality-7 of Nawalparasi district on Monday.

No agreement on local polls under existing structures: PM Dahal

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:41 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Dec 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that no agreement has been reached on holding local polls under the existing structures of VDCs and municipalities.

Chitwan doctors stage rally in support of Dr KC

Published On: November 28, 2016 05:13 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Nov 28:  Doctors from Bharatpur staged a protest on Monday demanding with the government to fulfill the demands put forth by Govinda KC, a senior orthopedic surgeon at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH).

Women march demanding responsible use of social media

Published On: October 27, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITAWAN, Oct 27: The misuse of social network sites has increased along with the spread of social media like Facebook and Twitter. Are not social media sites accessible on portable devises like laptops and cell phones creating a problem of social isolation? Women in Bharatpur on Sunday staged a demonstration focused on this question.

Army edges Sankata for semifinal spot

Published On: October 25, 2016 09:19 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 25: Departmental team Tribhuvan Army Club has reached the semifinal of the ongoing 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield registering 2-1 victory over Himlayan Sherpa Club on Tuesday.

Manang thumps home team Chitwan for semifinal spot

Published On: October 24, 2016 09:57 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 24: National A division club Manang Marsyangdi Club has advanced to the semifinal of the ongoing 12th Tuborg Running Shield registering comfortable 4-0 victory over home team Chitwan-11 on Monday.

Morang Football Club into semifinal

Published On: October 23, 2016 09:34 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 23: Morang Football Club of Biratnagar has reached into the semifinal of the ongoing 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield beating Sahara Club of Pokhara 2-1 on Sunday.

Sankata into quarters

Published On: October 21, 2016 09:34 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 21: Sankata Club has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield registering a 4-2 win over United Kurseong Club of India on Friday.

Jhapa sends Police crashing out

Published On: October 19, 2016 09:17 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 19: Jhapa XI and Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) emerged victorious in the 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield on Wednesday while Nepal Police Club crashed out of the tournament a day after Nepal APF Club faced a similar fate in the event being held at Campachaur, Narayangadh.

Dengue grips Chitwan, 219 infected

Published On: October 19, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 19: As many as 219 people have been infected with dengue virus in Chitwan district in the last two months alone. Ratnanagar Municipality of the district has been hit the hardest.

Sahara thumps APF in Chitwan

Published On: October 18, 2016 09:11 PM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 18: Sahara Club of Pokhara defeated APF 4-0 in the first round of the ongoing 12th Tuborg Bikash Running Shield Knockout Football Tournament on Tuesday. The departmental team couldn't perform up to its mark in the absence of its star players like Anjan Bista, Ranjan Bista in the match held at Campachaur, Narayangadh.

Eyesight tests mandatory for long-distance drivers during Dashain

Published On: October 4, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 4: In an attempt to minimize road accidents during the Dashain festival, authorities have made it compulsory for drivers plying the East-West Highway from Chitwan to have eyesight tested.