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Flood obstructs road to Rasuwagadhi
Flood obstructs road to Rasuwagadhi
RASUWA, July 8: Flood triggered by torrential rainfall has obstructed the road connecting Rasuwagadhi border with the rest of the country.
Jul 08, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Declining underground water level triggers water shortage in Tarai
Declining underground water level triggers water shortage in...
BHAIRAHAWA, July 8: With natural water sources drying up in many parts of Tarai, people are worried that they might have to struggle with drinking water shortages in the days ahead. Tube wells, taps, boring wells and ponds, which in the past have been reliable drinking water sources are drying up fa...
Jul 08, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Dolphins spotted in Mohana and Pathraiya rivers
Dolphins spotted in Mohana and Pathraiya rivers
TIKAPUR, July 8: With the level of water rising in the rivers, dolphins have been spotted in the confluence of Mohana and Pathraiya rivers of Tikapur Municipality-7. The locals said they saw the dolphins on Sunday.
Jul 08, 2019
SOCIETY
2 missing, hydropower projects damaged in Sidhuopalchwok due to incessant rain
2 missing, hydropower projects damaged in Sidhuopalchwok due...
SINDHUPALCHWOK, July 8: Two construction workers went missing while two others sustained injuries due to floods triggered by incessant rainfall in Sindhupalchok district on Saturday night. The injured workers -- Kami Tamang and Pembathokel Sherpa, who were rescued using the long line technique -- we...
Jul 08, 2019
POLITICS
Pesticide residue testing facility at customs points possible only after a year: Minister...
Pesticide residue testing facility at customs points possibl...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Chakrapani Khanal has said that it would take at least one year to install pesticide residue lab testing facilities at customs points.
Jul 08, 2019
POLITICS
NC protests against decision to backtrack on pesticide tests
NC protests against decision to backtrack on pesticide tests
KATHMANDU, July 8: The government’s decision to take a u-turn on conducting pesticide residue tests on imported fruits and vegetables from India and third countries at the customs points has drawn flak from both the ruling and opposition parties.
Jul 08, 2019
SPORTS
Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America
Jesus takes centre stage as Brazil win Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8: Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus made one goal, scored another and was sent off in the second half as they beat Peru 3-1 on Sunday to win the Copa America for the ninth time in a pulsating contest at the Maracana stadium.
Jul 08, 2019
POLITICS
PM's chief advisor under fire for witchcraft remark against critics
PM's chief advisor under fire for witchcraft remark against...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's Chief Advisor Bishnu Rimal has come under fire from all quarters, including the leaders of his own party, for his superstitious remark in 'a lowly and demeaning' tweet posted supposedly against the dissidents who have been increasingly critical of th...
Jul 08, 2019
SOCIETY
2 missing, hydropower projects damaged in Sidhuopalchwok due to incessant rain
2 missing, hydropower projects damaged in Sidhuopalchwok due...
SINDHUPALCHWOK, July 8: Two construction workers went missing while two others sustained injuries due to floods triggered by incessant rainfall in Sindhupalchok district on Saturday night.
Jul 08, 2019
SOCIETY
Woman arrested on the charge of killing her husband
Woman arrested on the charge of killing her husband
SARLAHI, July 8: A woman in Sarlahi was booked by police on Sunday for her alleged involvement in murdering her husband with a sharp weapon.
Jul 08, 2019