JANAKPURDHAM, August 21: Lahan Municipality in Siraha district has declared a public holiday today over the demise of Nepali Congress leader and member of the House of Representatives, Pradip Giri. Mayor Mahesh Chaudhary confirmed that the municipality has declared a public holiday today to mourn the death of leader Giri.

LAHAN, Nov 3: After the Municipal Education Committee of Lahan Municipality decided to remove Parameshwar Raya from the position of Principal of Pashupati Adarsha Secondary School, the committee sent a recommendation for the removal to the Education Coordination Unit of Lahan. Accepting the committee's request, the unit issued a notice to the municipality on July 5, dismissing Raya from the position of principal.