Rekha Bhusal

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Agro sector attracting tourists in Rupandehi

Published On: May 6, 2018 07:38 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, May 6: Flourishing of commercial agriculture in Rupandehi district has boosted up the potentiality of agro tourism in the district. Commercial farming of Ostrich, country’s largest cow farming & research center, commercial fish farming, bee-keeping as well as expanding pocket area of organic vegetables and mushroom are some of the attractions for tourists in the district. Locals are enthusiastic with the rising prospects of agro tourism.

Prez  inaugurates 2562nd Buddha Jayanti (photo feature)

Published On: April 30, 2018 11:43 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

LUMBINI, April 30: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has inaugurated a program on the occasion of the 2562nd Buddha Jayanti extending  best wishes to all those who believe in the message of peace, non-violence, harmony and co-existence of Gautam Buddha including to the Buddhist community.

Smuggling flourishing in Bhairahawa

Published On: April 25, 2018 04:39 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 25: A large amount of fake excise duty stickers entered Nepal through Bhairahawa customs point of Rupandehi a month ago clearing several checkpoints.  Police nabbed the vehicle carrying the fake stickers only after it reached Dhakdahi. Fake excise duty stickers worth around Rs 400,000 was seized from the vehicle. The stickers had the stamp of Inland Revenue Department.

Maoist, Youth Association leaders arrested for involvement in criminal activities

Published On: April 19, 2018 05:30 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 19: Police investigations have revealed the involvement of youth leaders of CPN (Maoist Center) and Youth Association Nepal (YAN) as well as some entrepreneurs behind the criminal activities conducted by notorious criminal Manoj Pun, who was recently killed in police encounter.

'Officials helped tourists bury human remains on Mayadevi Temple premises'

Published On: April 12, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 12: Recently human remains and ash were recovered near the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini. Since the finding at the world heritage site, serious security concerns are being raised by stakeholders. Lumbini Development Trust manages the site, revered as the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha.

Three Star lifts Madan Bhandari Gold Cup

Published On: April 3, 2018 09:24 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

Club wins fourth title this season

Three Star into Madan Bhandari Gold Cup final

Published On: April 2, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 2: Ruslan Three Star Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing third Madan Bhandari Gold Cup Football Tournament, defeating host Madan Bhandari Sports Academy 1-0 on Sunday.

Manang into Madan Bhandari final

Published On: April 1, 2018 08:57 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, April 1: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club has advanced into the final of the ongoing third Madan Bhandari Gold Cup Football Tournament with a thumping 5-0 victory over Sunaulo Sangam on Saturday.

Bhairahawa ICP fails to commence

Published On: March 18, 2018 07:23 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BUTWAL, March 18: Although the land acquisition process for the Integrated Check Post at Bhairawaha was completed seven years ago, its construction work has not yet begun. With the aim to ease cross border trade between the two nations, Nepal and India had agreed to set the ICP at Bhairahawa in 2064 B.S.

Minor killed after rape in Rupandehi

Published On: March 8, 2018 03:52 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, March 7: It has been revealed that a 12-year-old girl of Kotimai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi who was found dead in a field a month ago was killed after rape.

Locals of Tilottama Municipality oppose railway survey

Published On: February 20, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Feb 20: Locals of Tilottama Municipality have launched a protest against the Department of Railways (DoR) after the latter sent its staffers to different parts of the municipality survey the area for laying down tracks of East-West Railway line.

Work to build factories at Bhairahawa SEZ to begin from April

Published On: February 11, 2018 07:47 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Feb 11: Establishment of industries at Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located at Bhairahawa, is finally set to take off this April, following directives of SEZ Authority to register industries within one week of approval for industry, and to begin production within a year.

Bhairahawa Customs misses H1 revenue target

Published On: January 29, 2018 10:09 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Jan 29: Bhairahawa Customs Office missed revenue target in the first half of the current fiscal year.

Motorcycle-borne gunmen shoot dead bussinessman

Published On: January 6, 2018 03:54 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Jan 5: A businessman has been shot dead at Devdaha in Rupandehi district on Friday.

Businessman shot dead in Bhairahawa

Published On: January 5, 2018 04:16 PM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Jan 5: A businessman has been shot dead at Devdaha in Rupandehi district on Friday.

Call to protect arable land to increase agri production

Published On: November 23, 2017 03:15 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Nov 23: Stakeholders have expressed worries over growing dependence on food imports due to shrinkage of fertile land in the name of development and urbanization.

Motorcyclist killed after being hit by truck

Published On: November 10, 2017 08:21 PM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Nov 11: A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in Rupandehi district on Friday.

Jail ration found in trader’s go-down

Published On: October 29, 2017 09:03 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Oct 29: Rice bought from Nepal Food Corporation (NFC) in the name of prisoners of Rupandehi jail has been found to be sent to the go-downs of local traders, while prisoners have been complaining about not getting enough food.

Tilottama Municipality to pay 12.5 percent of the premium

Published On: October 26, 2017 07:19 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Oct 26: Tilottama Municipality of Rupandehi district has decided to help farmers by providing additional subsidy on crops and livestock insurance as part of its efforts to promote commercial agriculture.

Dengue outbreak in Rupandehi, 91 infected

Published On: October 24, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Rekha Bhusal

BHAIRAHAWA, Oct 24: Dengue fever is fast spreading in Bhairahawa. During the last one week alone 27 patients were admitted at the Lumbini Zonal Hospital with dengue fever symptoms. According to the hospital sources, prior to that, the hospital was providing treatment for the fever to 64 patients.