Across Madhesh and Lumbini, children are drowning in roadside excavations, construction sites, ponds and canals, exposing a preventable danger created by poor infrastructure and weak safety measures.

The upgrade will introduce advanced construction technologies, including Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Superpave asphalt.

Nepali Congress candidate Kiran Kishor Ghimire has secured 390 votes, and NCP candidate Nirmal Acharya has 218 votes.

So far, no ballots have been cast at the Deuti Secondary School Tallo Malaikhola polling centre in Babai Rural Municipality-7 and the Janata Basic School Jila polling centre in Babai-1.

Freed Kamaiyas in Sani Ambapur, Dang, say for years they have been paying taxes on land they do not legally own.

Tenant farmers have tilled the fields owned by the Guthi for generations but lack formal ownership certificates.

The child had gone to bathe near his home.

Police detain three individuals, including the tractor driver, for investigation.

The victim was bitten at home and succumbed to injuries during treatment at a local hospital.

One boy managed to swim to safety while the others were swept away, police confirm.

The 22-month-old was bitten while playing indoors; declared dead at Rapti Provincial Hospital

All 34 injured passengers, who are from Dangisharan Rural Municipality-2, were rescued and rushed to Rapti Provincial Hospital in Tulsipur for treatment.

In another game played on Sunday, APF Club secured a 5-wicket victory over Karnali Province.

Tharu Cultural Protection Center in Dang offers visitors a glimpse into the community’s history, art and modern challenges.

The protesters marched through the market with banners and slogans before sitting-in on the court premises.