Suspension bridges constructed over Shringi and Koyakhola 

 Two suspension bridges have been constructed in Chumanubrio rural municipality in the northern belt of Gorkha district. 

Rapist father sentenced to life imprisonment 

The District Court Udayapur has sentenced a 45-year-old father to life imprisonment for raping his 12-year-old daughter.

Madhyapur wins ‘Asian Township Award’

Madhyapur Thimi Municipality has won this year’s ‘Asian Township Award 2020’ for revitalising heritage and culture of the municipality. This is the second time Nepal has won the prestigious award for conservation and revitalisation of the heritage of the city. Mayor Madan Sundar Shrestha said that the municipality won the award in a competition among various Asian countries.

Rapist sentenced to 10 years in Jail

The incident took place two years ago on Asoj 19, 2075 BS. Mehta was Saptari treasurer of Rashtriya Janta Party Nepal and sexually and financially exploited the woman by falsely promising of releasing her husband who had been jailed on a case of kidnapping at the Rajbiraj prison.

Rice supply in upper Dolpa in two years  

Transportation of food grains has begun for upper Dolpa after two years. The transportation began for reaching 3,074 quintals of rice from Surkhet for Dolpobuddha, Chharkatangsong and She Phoksundo Rural Municipalities- the rural areas in the upper Dolpa.

Violence on girl child increases in Kaski 

The incidents of sexual assault and harassment against girls have increased in Kaski district, according to data published by the Informal Sector Services Centre (INSEC), a human rights organization.     The data showing this trend were shared in the preliminary review programme of the Nepal Human Rights Year Book 2021.    

Bailey Bridge installed at Galphagad on Karnali Corridor highway   

A Bailey Bridge has been constructed over the Galphagad stream on the Karnali Corridor highway in Adanchuli rural municipality of Humla district. The work of installing the bridge had been stalled for long due to the COVID-19.    

Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction piques astronomers’ interest

On the night of December 21, stargazers across Nepal witnessed a rare celestial event -- the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. The planets appeared extremely close to each other, making them look like one bright dot in the sky.

Once a hangout of drug abusers, Devkota Park in Kakadvitta gets a new identity   

The Devkota Park situated nearby the Kakadvitta check point in Jhapa district has got a new identity lately.

Chhaugoth demolition drive put in place again   

The drive to demolish Chhaugoth – an outdoor shed where women or girls are kept during menstruation has resumed to put an end the deep-rooted social taboo in the Sudurpaschim Province. 

Ilam municipality’s cold store lying idle  

A cold store constructed nine years ago by Ilam municipality at the cost of Rs 60 million has been lying idle.

Devchuli hill becoming trekking route   

The Devchuli hill in Nawalparasi district (Bardaghat Susta East) is becoming a trekking destination with tourists flooding the area lately.   

Sindhupalchowk flood victims receive relief materials  

The flood victims in Sindhupalchowk have received relief materials worth 858,000 Chinese Yuan.

Bagmati province to construct ropeway   

Bagmati province is to construct ropeway in different parts of the province to east transportation.

First doctor in Annapurna rural municipality   

The Annapurna rural municipality has finally received a full-time MBBS doctor to serve its residents. This became possible after the rural municipality appointed a doctor for the Corona hospital that it is going bring into operation.  

Warm clothes distributed to Chepang children 

 Non-residents Nepalis have come to the rescue of children suffering from cold in various Chepang families in the district.

Speaker Thapa tests positive to Corona Virus  

 Speaker of Sudur Paschim Provincial Assembly Arjun Bahadur Thapa has tested positive to Corona Virus.

Kathmandu Valley's temperature plunges to 1.6 degree Celsius   

The country including Kathmandu Valley has been experiencing chilling cold in recent days. 

Cold claims four in Siraha   

Four people died due to chilling cold in Siraha district in a week.    

Man held on charge of raping daughter   

Police arrested a 40-year-old man of Triyuga Municipality-11 in Udayapur district on charge of raping his 13-year-old daughter.