Raju Adhikari

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Locals concerned about lack of voters' education

Published On: May 27, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, May 27: In the second Constituent Assembly election, nearly eight percent of the total votes were found invalid in Jhapa. Analysts had then condemned the lack of adequate education for voters. Now, with just 19 days left for the second phase of local elections, which will take place in several parts of the country including in Jhapa, locals are worried over the 'complex' voting process. Voters' education, which is a very essential part of elections, has not been given much attention, they complain.

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Parties holding felicitation programs to woo elderly voters

Published On: May 10, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, May 10: As part of their poll campaigns, political parties in Jhapa are trying to woo the senior citizens by conducting various programs in their honor.

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Growing imports make mockery of ‘self-reliant economy’

Published On: May 4, 2017 09:26 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, May 4: ‘Self-reliant economy’ features prominently in election manifestos of major political parties for the local level election.

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Real mates: Dhurmus-Suntali

Published On: April 25, 2017 08:15 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

KATHMANDU, April 25: Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus) had landed in his dream city Kathmandu in 2002 with nothing more than Rs 1,700 in his pocket, a thin bedsheet and a sack of rice. When he got off the bus and saw the incredible crowd at the bus park, he was awestruck.

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Only men's candidacy for mayor, women 'sidelined'

Published On: April 8, 2017 02:20 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, April 7: Enthusiasm among the women politicians in Jhapa was at the peak following the mandatory provision of candidacy of a woman for the post of mayor or deputy mayor in the local level elections. This had quite encouraged the aspiring women to fight for the leadership.

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Educated reluctant to take elephantiasis medication

Published On: March 21, 2017 07:18 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 21: Government’s continuous efforts to eradicate elephantiasis have not been able to achieve desired results. Health workers share that educated people are the most reluctant to vaccination.

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Jhapa XI fetes captain Prabesh Katwal

Published On: March 14, 2017 09:05 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 14: The main organizing committee of 2nd Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament has felicitated Jhapa XI captain Prabesh Katwal with lifetime achievement award on Tuesday.

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Local polls elate women leaders

Published On: March 13, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 13: The announcement of local elections nearly after two decades has elated almost everyone here but the excitement seen in the women of the rural areas is incomparable.

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Poor in Jhapa desperate for local elections

Published On: March 6, 2017 08:50 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 6: Kushmi Chaudhari of Chandragardi, Jhapa, celebrated her 35th birthday recently. But till now she has not received the opportunity to vote for her desired candidate in the local election. There has been no local election in the country for the last 19 years. On May 14 this year, she is expecting to finally exercise this right. She shared that has been feeling excited as well as strange.

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Desperation for local elections high among poor

Published On: March 6, 2017 06:20 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 5: Kushmi Chaudhari of Chandragardi, Jhapa, celebrated her 35th birthday recently. But till now she has not received the opportunity to vote for her desired candidate in the local election.

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CPN-UML expands central committee, adds 22 members from Terai-Madhesh

Published On: March 4, 2017 09:11 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

BIRTAMOD March 4: Main opposition CPN-UML has expanded its central committee. The central committee meeting held in Birtamod has nominated 22 members from Terai-Madhesh region as the central members, optional members and advisors.

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UML leaders in Jhapa for Mechi-Mahakali campaign

Published On: March 3, 2017 05:23 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, March 3: CPN-UML leaders have arrived in the district to participate in the Mechi-Mahakali campaign set to begin from Saturday.

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Jhapa to have 15 local level units

Published On: February 16, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Feb 16: Amidst longstanding disputes, the technical committee of the Local Level Restructuring Commission has finally decided to have 15 local level units in Jhapa.

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Manang lifts Jhapa Gold Cup

Published On: February 6, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Feb 7: Manang Marsyangdi Club has lifted the title of the second edition of Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup defeating home team Jhapa-XI 1-0 in the summit clash at Domalal Stadium on Monday. Olawale O Afeez's goal in the 63rd minute of the second half was sufficient for Manang to clinch the third trophy for the club within 24 days.

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Host Jhapa, MMC eye title in heavyweight clash

Published On: February 5, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

BIRTAMOD, Feb 5: Host Jhapa XI and Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) are vying for the title of the Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament on Monday at the Domalal stadium in Birtamod, Jhapa.

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Karna Limbu inspires Jhapa to 4-0 rout over Himalayan Sherpa Club

Published On: February 3, 2017 10:10 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

BIRTAMOD, Feb 3: Karna Limbu-inspired Jhapa XI made it to the final of the Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament on Friday with a 4-0 rout of Himalayan Sherpa Club at the Domalal Stadium in Birtamod, Jhapa.

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MMC thumps NRT 4-0 to book semifinal ticket

Published On: February 2, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

BIRTAMODE, Feb 2: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) advanced into the semifinal of the Jhapa Gold Cup football tournament on Thursday after a thumping 4-0 win over New Road Team (NRT) at the Domalal Stadium in Birtamode, Jhapa.

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Himalayan Sherpa into Jhapa Gold Cup semis

Published On: January 30, 2017 10:05 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 31:Himalayan Sherpa Club snatched victory over Armed Police Club (APF) from the jaws of defeat on Monday in the ongoing Rumpum Jhapa Gold Cup. After trailing 2-0 till the 87th minute, Himalayan Sherpa scored two late goals in the dying minutes to level the match and then went on to win the game 3-2 in penalty shootout. With the win over the departmental side, Himalayan Sherpa has reached the semifinals.

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Surge in sponsorship helping football thrive outside capital

Published On: January 30, 2017 08:09 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 30: There was a time when big corporate houses preferred to sponsor Kathmandu-centered football events and established clubs. But the increasing number of tournaments outside the Kathmandu Valley has now encouraged corporate houses to sponsor local clubs as well. As a result, they are sponsoring different football tournaments in Jhapa which has helped local football activities and in the development of the players.

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Schools turning into playground for politicians

Published On: January 25, 2017 07:52 AM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 25: Politics should have been the last thing to be entertained in an academic institution. However, community schools in Jhapa are fully under political influence, thanks to the politicians’ control over the management committee.

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