Elderly dies in fire originating from forest fire

Published On: April 22, 2024 08:26 AM NPT By: Republica

TRIVENI (RUKUM WEST), April 21: One person died in a fire that took place in Bamfikot Rural Municipality-3 of Rukum Pachim. The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Budi Kami.

NARAYANGADH (CHITWAN), April 22: As many as 200 patients visit Bharatpur Hospital on a daily basis for anti-rabies vaccine. However, due to acute shortage of the vaccine, they return home disappointed bearing the risk of viral disease transmitted through bites of rabid animals.

Three DIG positions vacant in Nepal Police

Published On: April 21, 2024 08:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal Police faces a vacancy of three Deputy Inspector General (DIG) positions.

KATHMANDU, April 21: Life in the Terai region as well as in the hilly region has been affected due to the lack of rain for a long time. The increasing heat and dry condition has led to growing incidents of fire in various places.

JANAKPUR, April 21:  The Third National Conference of National Harwa Charwa Rights Forum concluded in Janakpur, issuing a 17-point declaration.

KATHMANDU, April 21: The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged the people residing in the vicinity of the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha to remain vigilant at possible consequences from an increased water flow in the river.

KATHMANDU, April 21: In the latest session of Media Talk Series-XXXII, organized by the Faculty of Journalism, Department of Major Arts, St Xavier's College, environmental experts called for consistent and comprehensive media coverage on disaster preparedness, emphasizing that attention shouldn't be confined to hard news stories like post-disaster events.

KATHMANDU, April 21: A significant multi-stakeholder interaction program was held in Kathmandu, focusing on the upcoming UN Plastic Pollution Treaty, INC4.

14 injured in Panchthar jeep accident

Published On: April 21, 2024 04:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: At least 14 people were injured in a jeep accident in Hilihang Rural Municipality-7, Salleri, of Panchthar district under the Phidim-Taplejung road section of the Mechi Highway.

KATHMANDU, April 21:  The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has decided to file a corruption case against Sunil Paudel, the suspended managing director of Nepal Telecom, on the charge of illegal wealth acquisition.