Disruptions in roads linking Janakpur with several villages affect local businesses, farmers, and labourers.

A preliminary probe shows the two were kidnapped and later strangled to death.

As Nepal Railway is yet to recruit staff, queries remain over when the service will begin.

According to Satrughna Shah, ward chairman of Janakpur Sub-metropolitan City-1, the disaster mostly affected Musahari Tole, Wakil Tole, Mills area and Pulchowk. Most of the houses damaged or destroyed by the windstorm were made of mud with zinc sheet roofs.

The long-awaited cross-border passenger bus service from Janakpur to Patna in India is scheduled to begin from September 16.

The long-awaited cross-border passenger railway service from Bardibas of Nepal to Jaynagar of India, which stretches 69 km, will finally come into operation in October.

CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has instructed the party leaders and cadres to mobilise for the party’s promotion with the objective to make it the biggest party in upcoming third phase local polls slated for September 18.

The Janakpur High Court on Wednesday delivered its verdict in the 2009 murder of journalist Uma Singh.

Former President Ram Baran Yadav on Monday expressed his worry about the ongoing political deadlock in the country and said the only way to resolve the impasse is unity among the political parties.

Dhanusha District Police on Monday filed a case at the district court against 10 individuals for their alleged involvement in vandalism at Janaki Temple during the visit of President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Two protestors have died in police firing in Janakpur during demonstrations against the proposed state demarcation in the federal set-up on Friday.

With the onset of festive season, sculptors have their hands full carving goddess Durga’s clay statues in the town.

Five armed outfits active in Tarai have pledged to give up their armed struggle to join the constitution making process and peaceful politics.

A team led by archaeologist Prakash Darnal has reportedly found a post hole while excavating the Mandi Mandap or an altar.

Police have issued an arrest warrant against former state minister and lawmaker Sanjay Kumar Sah ‘Takala’ on Sunday for his alleged role in the Janakpur bomb blast two years ago.