Sabita Shrestha

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Two die in elephant attack

Published On: November 16, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Nov 16: Two persons died in an elephant attack in Chitwan on Saturday morning at around 9:30 am.

Chitwan to be fully electrified in current fiscal year

Published On: November 15, 2019 09:01 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Nov 15: The Ministry of Energy Water Resources and Irrigation is completely electrifying Chitwan district as per its electrification campaign in different parts of the country.

Rhino Park to be constructed in Meghauli to promote tourism

Published On: November 7, 2019 09:39 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Nov 7: There are plans to develop ‘Meghauli Rhino Park’ in Meghauli, a popular tourist destination in Chitwan district. As per information given by tourism expert Biswa Raj Subedi, a detailed project report (DPR) is prepared for construction of the park that will cost estimated Rs 210 million.

Umbrella Street along Rapti river to get ready for VNY 2020

Published On: November 7, 2019 08:57 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Nov 7: In view of the upcoming Visit Nepal Year 2020, the government is all set to complete the construction of an “umbrella street” alongside Rapti River in Patihani of Chitwan within this December. The under-construction street offers a spectacular sunset view. According the local authorities, 70 percent of the project has been completed and the rest will be done before the Visit Nepal Year 2020 begins.

Police thrashes Saraswati to reach Running Shield semis

Published On: October 19, 2019 10:21 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Oct 19: Suman Lama scored a hat-trick as departmental team Nepal Police Club thrashed Saraswati Youth Club 5-0 to advance into the semifinals of the Tuborg Jaycees Running Shield in Narayangadh on Friday.

From poop to manure: Technology eases up things for poultry farmer

Published On: October 16, 2019 11:08 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Oct 16: For poultry farmers and traders, properly disposing chicken droppings has always been a major challenge. For those who have invested huge amounts in chicken farming, this may become a really big problem.

Meghauli offering homestay services targeting VNY 2020

Published On: October 1, 2019 08:23 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Oct 1: Bed Kumar Mahato spent his 10 years in foreign employment in Malaysia. He returned home last January and did not wish to go abroad again. He wanted to earn well at home, but it was not possible with farming. So he thought of starting a homestay facility.

Chitwan boasts of zip line

Published On: September 20, 2019 08:53 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Sept 20: Aaptari Jaladevi Community Forest has started zip line service for the time in Chitwan district.

Chinese language a new craze among local representatives and employees

Published On: September 16, 2019 10:52 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Sept 16: "How to say 'where are you from?' in the Chinese language I tell you, listen carefully!" When Liu Fang Hwa (Sujan) says this to his students, Nepali students look very excited. Some even answer back 'Ni Laaizi Naali' though they are not sure whether they are correct. The instructor Liu then asks the students how to say 'What is your name?' in Chinese.

Chinese investors interested in proposed industrial park in Chitwan

Published On: September 13, 2019 10:06 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Sept 13: Chinese investors have showed interest to bring investments in an industrial park to be built in Shaktikhor of Chitwan.

15 students arrested in Chitwan

Published On: September 11, 2019 01:34 PM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Sept 11: Police have arrested 15 students including Prakash Chand, the son of Netra Bikram Chand, general secretary of the outlawed Nepal Communist Party, in Chitwan on Wednesday.

Chitwan District Court orders release of television presenter Lamichhane, two others

Published On: August 26, 2019 06:37 PM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 26: Chitwan District Court ordered the police to release television presenter Rabi Lamichhane and two others on bail.

Chitwan district administration announces restricted areas amid protests

Published On: August 26, 2019 08:31 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 26: The Chitwan administration has declared some parts of Bharatpur as restricted zone since 6 am today morning.

Police file charge-sheet against Lamichhane, Kandel and Karki

Published On: August 26, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 26: Police filed a charge-sheet against Rabi Lamichhane, Yuvaraj Kandel and Asmita Karki at the Chitwan District Court on Sunday in connection with the suicide case of journalist Shalikram Pudasaini who was found hanging at a hotel in Chitwan on August 5.

Police file charge-sheet against Rabi Lamichhane, two others in connection with Pudasaini's suicide

Published On: August 25, 2019 04:46 PM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 25: Police have filed a charge-sheet against television presenter Rabi Lamichhane and two others at Chitwan District Court on Sunday in connection with a suicide of journalist Shalik Ram Pudasaini.

Bharatpur Hospital fails to reclaim its alloted lands

Published On: August 25, 2019 06:55 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 25: When forests were cleared in Chitwan some 64 years ago to develop human settlements, the locals had allocated more than 30 bigaha for a Bharatpur hospital. The land was subsequently registered in the hospital's name with a view to establishing the facility in the near future.

Lamichhane remanded in custody for 5 more days

Published On: August 21, 2019 07:02 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 21: Rabi Lamichhane, Yubaraj Kandel and Asmita Karki, who are under investigation in connection with the controversial suicide case of journalist Salikram Pudasaini, will remain in police custody for five more days.

Separate protests by Pudasaini and Lamichhane supporters

Published On: August 18, 2019 05:05 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, Aug 18: Friends and families of journalist Salikram Pudasaini who was found hanging in Kangaru Hotel of Chitwan on 5 August demonstrated for a fair and free investigation into the case on Saturday. They raised their voice for justice in front of the District Police Office of Chitwan where fans of TV journalist Rabi Lamichhane, who is in police custody in connection with the case, had protested for his quick release.

Two children die when their mother attempts suicide

Published On: August 8, 2019 02:50 PM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

KAWASOTI, Aug 8: A woman has been rescued when she attempted to commit suicide with her two offspring by jumping off the bridge over the Narayani River at Chhata Chowk in Binayi Triveni rural municipality in Nawalparasi (East).

‘Ronaldo,’ the elephant, wreaking havoc in Chitwan

Published On: July 24, 2019 08:03 AM NPT By: Sabita Shrestha

CHITWAN, July 24: Popularly known as Ronaldo, a wild elephant has stolen people’s peace of mind in settlements near the Chitwan National Park. On Monday night it wreaked havoc in Janakpur village of Khairhani Municipality – 12. Ronaldo entered a resident, Homenath Dhamala’s house and scattered off around four quintals of rice in store.