Monsoon rains bring chaos to hill districts of Koshi
Five people killed and scores displaced. Dozens of houses are at risk. Police struggle to reach remote areas for rescue and relief amid continued rainfall.
Five people killed and scores displaced. Dozens of houses are at risk. Police struggle to reach remote areas for rescue and relief amid continued rainfall.
Mudslide triggered by incessant rainfall halts traffic along Mid-Hill Highway.
It is still unclear how many people were on board the vehicle.
The annual event started last year with the aim of exploring and documenting ancient histories of various genres of art, culture, and traditions.
350 households affected. Locals blame unchecked road construction and use of heavy machinery for dwindling springs.
The ruling UML appears poised to win both the seats in the bypolls held in Ilam and Bajhang.
Bad roads extend travel time between Ilam headquarters and Mangsebung Rural Municipality to over six hours although the distance is just 80 km.
The ruling party CPN (Maoist Centre) decided not to field its candidate for the federal seat.
Prices are expected to rise further, but since farmers have already sold their cash crops, they will receive little benefit.
People volunteer labour for free to repair and maintain decade-old water pipelines to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
The deceased has been identified as Indira Nepali, a resident of Buddhashanti Rural Municipality of Jhapa.
The accused committed the crime in a fit of rage at his in-laws’ house on Thursday night.
During the campaign, UML leaders interacted with the communities in 26 districts along the highway.
Nepali traders expect the spice to break price records in the upcoming months.
Transportation was largely disrupted along the Phidim-Taplejung section and Phidim-Ilam section.