The accused is a 14-year-old ninth-grader, police say.

Ambulance drivers have been refusing to offer services on long routes since their demand for a revision in the transport fare is yet to be addressed, locals say.

The state-owned company racked up losses totalling Rs 50 million in the last fiscal year.

The company produces around 15,000 tonnes of toothpaste, 6,000 tonnes of soap and 5,000 tonnes of shampoo annually.

A Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to increase the budget from Rs 100 million to Rs 500 million.

Isolation, quarantine facilities set up in various districts of the province in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak.

The Ministry of Social Development said the programme will be launched in 14 wards of seven districts.

Police said that Ajita Bhujel had been murdered after a dispute over payment for sex.

The proposed law will regulate employees of the local units and provincial administration, and keep a watch on service delays and hassles at public offices.

Province to procure vehicles itself, after an agreement between the government and Sajha Yatayat Co-operative fell apart over share issues.

In the first six months of the current fiscal year, the CIAA Hetauda office has received 841 complaints reporting abuse of authority.

The elephant from Parsa National Park has been on the loose for the past few days.

The meet also endorsed Hetauda as the capital of the province

Bhairungdevi Basic School building is currently under construction with help from the locals.

The health programme was conceptualised to help the poor, marginalised families, conflict victims and family members of martyrs.