Women are catching up to men and are surpassing them in the quality of work they produce at the office.

Last week, the regional laboratory at Biratnagar, after an examination of the dead cattle, had stated that soil-borne Anthrax viruses were found in the animals.

Three prominent farmers’ groups in Jhapa falsified documents to draw funds from the government’s spring paddy assistance programme.

The students want microbiologists to be recognised as health professionals.

The elected representatives, after the local elections two years ago, had decided to set up the rural municipal office at the school’s building.

Police believe it could be suicide, making it the third case in two months where people under probe took their own lives.

The ostracisation is due more to social pressure than a family decision, says a family member.

The award-winning Yaku Health Post is noted in the district for its exemplary service, with its provision of skilled manpower, infrastructure, and a quick, hands-on service.

Last week, 44 cattle died in Sunsari which conservationists and veterinarians say could pose immediate danger to park animals and local residents.

22 community schools have been merged in Dhankuta since the drive started three years ago.

The provincial government has decided to take this step in light of employee shortage in government offices.

Relief materials provided by provincial government stuck in godowns

More than 3,000 people have been infected with dengue in the city in the last two and a half months, health workers say.

The animal is hunted for its musk, a powdery substance found in male musk deer.

Locals, who have to walk up to three days to reach ward office, deprived of timely services.

The provincial government has agreed to airlift food to floods- and landslides-affected areas.

The provincial government engage in organising events to avoid budget freeze, lawmakers say.

Officials say it will take at least three months to clear landslide debris from the Dharan-Dhankuta road section.

District chief Bishnu Hari Upadhayay tells journalists ‘to not report on unnecessary matters’ when he was asked about the delay in road repair.

The prison currently holds five times more its capacity of prison inmates.