Encroachment of riverside areas and absence of canals obstruct the flow of water, causing inundation, officials say.

Heavy rains in Kailali flood rivers and streams displacing scores of families.

The Uttarakhand state government has made PCR test mandatory for migrant workers crossing into the state from Nepal through various border points.

Conservationists blame exploitation of forest and riverbed materials in the Chure region for the incidents of floods and landslides occurring frequently in recent years.

Officials at Agriculture Inputs Company say that sales resumed last week but stocks would not last long at any depot or cooperative due to panic buying.

The workers have no source of income and have received no relief from the authorities and social organisations during the ongoing second coronavirus wave.

Every day, 200 to 400 Nepali migrant workers cross the Trinagar-Gauriphanta border into India, according to the Armed Police Force.

Tharuwan/Tharuhat Rashtriya Morcha says it will continue their movement until the government releases all prisoners connected to Tikapur incident and withdraws false cases filed against them.

The contractors have refused to transport goods citing financial losses on the trips they make to the hilly regions.

No health complications reported in Kanchanpur residents.

People who attended the function say they were not allowed to wear anything black, even caps or masks.

Most migrant workers returning to India fear political instability in Nepal may lead to an unstable economy, pushing them to the brink of poverty.

Around 100 families have moved to the Tarai plains and set up a camp inside a community forest.

Over a hundred drinking water projects that were handed over by the federal government to the provincial government have not received additional budget.

The passenger bus en route to Mahendranagar fell about 500 metres below the road at Khodpe on Thursday night.