Fire destroys 22 houses and sheds in western Nepal, causes Rs9.35 million loss
Blaze in Pyuthan village kills livestock and destroys property before being contained by security forces and locals.
Blaze in Pyuthan village kills livestock and destroys property before being contained by security forces and locals.
Known for its scenic beauty, forested hills and rich cultural heritage, Gaumukhi is emerging as a new hotspot for birdwatchers, nature researchers, and eco-tourists.
Around 250 households in wards 1 and 2 of Mallarani Rural Municipality endure hours-long gruelling treks uphill and downhill to fetch water.
Lungrimadi Irrigation Project intended to serve 1,200 hectares of croplands in Swargadwari Municipality through a 12-km canal system.
Sonu Sunar of Pyuthan Municipality was killed in the war two weeks ago.
Identity of seven victims ascertained.
School administrations are pulling out all stops to bring their former students back and to encourage new students to join.
The fire spread to the human settlement from a community forest.
Earlier Puranthanti villagers had to travel for miles even for minor treatments.
Twelve others were injured in the incident, police said.
Authorities concerned have offered assurances but haven’t done anything to resettle the displaced victims yet, they say.
Residents are forced to use murky water from rivulets, raising public health concern.
The students who are forced to walk six hours daily said their studies have taken a hit. Some have opted to drop out.
The jeep was carrying pilgrims returning from Swargadwari temple.
Eight people died when a jeep carrying a wedding procession swerved off the road at Gaumukhi Rural Municipality-6 in Pyuthan on Saturday.