Province level water testing lab set up in Karnali 

A province level water test laboratory has been set up in Birendranagar. The lab would be operated under the Infrastructures Development Directorate of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructures and Urban Development at province.    

Settlements on Marsyangdi river banks asked to stay alert against flooding

The district administration office has asked the settlements on the banks of the Marsyangdi river to be highly cautious against flooding.

Rain forecast for three days in most parts of the country 

Rain has been predicted in most parts of the country for the next three days due to the impact of the monsoon wind.

Nepalgunj becoming hub for rare wildlife parts smuggling

Nepalgunj, a city in western Nepal, has recently become a major hub for the smuggling of rare wildlife parts.

Disaster-hit Manang receives equipment for alternative power  

The Gandaki Province Government has extended support to set up solar panels, inverters and battery in 16 government offices of disaster-hit Manang.    

PMC to seek legal remedy on Siltation Dam  

Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) has expressed its serious attention to the media and social media reports regarding rain-triggered damages to Siltation Dam in Phewa Lake.     

Flood survivors receive support from Nepalis at abroad   

Nepali people at abroad have aided flood survivors of Helambu in Sindhupalchowk.     

NA members draw government’s attention on issues of flooding, climate change

The National Assembly (NA) members have drawn the government’s attention to ensure immediate relief to the people affected from flooding, landslide and inundation, and take effective measures for the treatment and control of COVID-19.

Ravaged Melamchi Bazaar wants to revive

Melamchi bazaar was ravaged by the flood three weeks back. The bazaar area is now changed into a pile of sand. All physical structures are damaged.  

Two persons die, over dozen displaced in Baglung in monsoon-induced disasters in two months

Two persons died and one has gone missing in monsoon-induced disasters in Baglung district in a span of two months, according to the police. 

Bridge over Mawakhola in Jhapa caves in, affects traffics   

The bridge constructed over Mawakhola three years back here has caved in as the swollen river eroded its base.   

Rice ferried to remote Sirdibas Village 

After the road transportation was disrupted, helicopter has been used to ferry 150 quintals of rice to the remote Sirdibas village of Gorkha. Sirdibas lies in the northern belt of the district.    

Stolen Nepali buffaloes brought back from India   

The buffaloes were stolen from Beldandi rural municipality-5 in Nepal and taken to the Tatargunj grampanchayat of India, some eight kilometers from the Nepali border.  

Rain, thundershower predicted

There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms in some parts as the influence of monsoon wind remains across the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Ghorahi sub-metropolis purchases garbage collected by residents 

Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City has collected and purchased garbage from its residents as part of its campaign to rid the city of plastic bags. 

Drinking water project completed   

Bhagatpur Nimbukheda Drinking Water and Sanitation Project have come into operation at Salghari of Bhimdutta municipality-18 in Kanchanpur, the district in the Sudur Paschim Province.

One dies after being assaulted

A dispute that began over alleged duping in the name of foreign employment has led to the unfortunate death of a person. Daud Miyan,58, a resident of Lalpatti in Khadak municipality-9 died in the fatal incident that took place on Friday.

Increase in single men allowance

The Melauli municipality in the district has decided to increase the allowance being provided as social security for single men or widowers in the municipality.    

Budget for 'healthy mother, healthy child' programme   

The Babai rural municipality has introduced a special programme for lactating women and their new born. Under the theme 'healthy mother, healthy child', the municipality aims to protect the life of the new mothers and their babies, said deputy Mayor Sabitri Biswakarma.    

Prasai resumes office as second woman CDO of Jumla

Jumla has welcomed a woman Chief District Officer (CDO) for the second time. Bijaya Prasai of Bhaktapur, transferred to Jumla, has resumed her responsibility as the second woman CDO of the district. Two years ago, Durga Banjade was deputed as the first woman CDO in Jumla.