Expansion of roads, bridges and services has transformed farmland into an economic corridor, luring thousands of families from hill districts with jobs and opportunities.

In the last general election in 2022, UML leader Chhabilal Bishwakarma won the seat with 24,882 votes, defeating independent candidate Ghanashyam Bhusal, who secured 21,318 votes.

Butwal bench of the Tulsipur High Court has set bail at Rs27.48 million in Supreme Cooperative fraud case.

Lamichhane could not be released on Thursday as he is required to personally appear at the district court to complete legal formalities.

The court’s Butwal bench directs that the RSP chair be freed after furnishing bail in a cooperative fraud case.

Butwal-based First Choice Foods ships its first containers abroad as demand grows. More than 35,000 farmers are linked to its supply chain.

RSP chief pleads for his release by depositing the bail amount.

Butwal bench seeks original documents as both accused request release after depositing alleged fraud amount.

The provincial Cabinet has directed all offices to implement austerity measures amid a potential resource crunch.

Highway loses shade and community spaces, leaving locals concerned.

The RSP chair had appealed against district court’s refusal to release him despite depositing his share of the alleged embezzled amount.

RSP chief produced bank guarantee of Rs27.4 million, equivalent to alleged fraud amount.

Court officials question requests for adjournment amid ongoing legal battle.

Over Rs220 million in deposits allegedly misappropriated from Dingarnagar Duragami Multipurpose Cooperative.

The move follows growing dissatisfaction with the Oli-led coalition.