Police say the vehicle was overloaded with passengers beyond its capacity.

Despite new initiatives, residents are sceptical as the ongoing shortage impacts daily life.

The injured taken to the Provincial Hospital in Birendranagar for treatment.

One year on, thousands are still awaiting promised relief funds for temporary shelters, struggling to cope with inadequate support and reconstruction delays.

Improved access brings health, education and market opportunities to residents of Patarasi Rural Municipality.

The truck carrying paddy and straw plunged 150 metres down the road on Monday.

The vehicle loaded with paddy and straw swerved off the road and plunged around 150 metres below.

All injured taken to Rapti Provincial Hospital for treatment, police say.

Leaders believe Kathmandu’s refusal to give them land for the purpose shows Centre’s reluctance to devolve power.

The injured passengers are in stable condition, police say.

Two people lost their lives in a jeep accident at the same location last month.

Thirteen local units in the province are without power, forcing medics to rely on torchlight for treatment after dark.

A total of 40 people have been displaced.

Police are investigating for further details, Subedi said.

She was crushed to death by a stone while digging mud to daub the house’s wall.

Another local sustains minor injuries.

Women from the highlands of Guthichaur, Patarasi, Tila, and Kanakasundari are worried about their limited access to maternity care services.

Sharmila Kumal,19, admitted to the hospital due to labour pain, died due to excessive bleeding on Sunday evening, the hospital said.

Many, mainly poor, are maimed for life with spinal injuries, piling burden on their families.

Search operations for the missing are underway, police say.