The federal government has contributed 70 percent of the project cost with the Hetauda Water Supply Management Board and Sub-metropolis covering the remaining cost of the project.

Provincial Minister Jammakattel argued that the federal government-introduced bill was meaningless as the provincial government has already formulated laws regarding vehicle and transportation management act.

The city has begun destroying mosquito breeding grounds and spraying insecticide in the affected areas.

Health workers suspect the number of vector-borne diseases could be on the rise.

Yadav said the closed camp will run for the next two months after which 22 players will make the cut for second round of closed camp training.

The city has a high demand for blood every monsoon, but runs less blood donation programmes.

Only a few parents come to take the second and third tranches of the powder

Employees have started to make requests to return to units under the federal government.

Around 150,000 households are connected to electricity through 40,000 wooden utility poles, which authorities say pose a danger to locals