Congress’ Bahadur Singh Lama may become Bagmati chief minister.

Most farmers have switched to maize, as superior hybrid seeds have boosted production and earnings compared to spring paddy.

Bhandari Lal Ahir returns in Lumbini Cabinet 15 days after quitting.

Takes charge as minister for agriculture and land management, 15 days after resigning.

Chief Minister Jokh Bahadur Mahara-led government splits ministries to share ministerial berths among ruling partners.

Jokh Bahadur Mahara government still enjoys a majority.

Forty-eight members of the 87-strong assembly voted in his favour.

The chief minister is sure to secure confidence of provincial assembly as he is backed by majority lawmakers.

Newly appointed chief minister of Lumbini Jokh Bahadur Mahara is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence in the provincial assembly on Friday.

This is Adhikari’s second stint as Gandaki chief minister. He first took the post in January last year but lost it after failing to secure the vote of confidence during the floor test in the provincial assembly in April.

The ministers have not been assigned portfolios as the alliance partners have yet to reach an agreement on ministerial allocation.

The incident is being investigated, police say.

Congress provincial committee accuses unilateral decision-making.

Water level in major rivers and their tributaries to rise for the next three days, says Flood Forecasting Division.

Heavy rainfall in Panchthar district disrupts transportation along the Panchthar section of Tamor corridor and Mechi Highway on Tuesday.