The vehicle, en route to Katake village from Kalimati Bazaar, veered off the road and plunged into the Bira stream, the Jajarkot police said.

Official says reconstruction has just started after provincial government approved reconstruction guidelines last month.

The vehicle fell around 300 metres down the road.

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Police have impounded the vehicle and taken the bus driver into custody for further investigation.

Official records show 34,501 houses in Jajarkot, 16,909 in Rukum West and over 4,600 in Salyan were damaged or destroyed by the November 2023 earthquake.

Lack of budget, contractors’ negligence and corruption complaints are cited as the reasons behind the delays in construction.

Finding a young man in the village who has not migrated to India is almost impossible.

There are many reasons for accidents, such as poor roads, overcrowding of public vehicles and lack of police checks.

Specialist doctors provide free treatment to remote villagers.

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.