SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

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Unannounced load shedding affects life in Gulmi

Published On: February 10, 2018 03:04 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Feb 9 : Locals of Gulmi were elated when the district was freed from prolonged power shortage six years ago. However, an unannounced load-shedding in recent days has taken its toll on their lives.

Poll expenditure of losing candidates in Gulmi more than that of winners

Published On: January 27, 2018 03:36 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Jan 26: Most of the candidates who contested the parliamentary and provincial elections of December 7 have submitted the details of their election expenses to the District Election Office (DEO), Gulmi following the instruction of the Election Commission (EC) to furnish the details within 35 days of the elections. Surprisingly, the expenses of the losing candidates are comparatively higher than that of the winning candidates.

Poll expenditure of losing candidates in Gulmi more than that of winners

Published On: January 25, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Jan 25: Most of the candidates who contested the parliamentary and provincial elections of December 7 have submitted the details of their election expenses to the District Election Office (DEO), Gulmi following the instruction of the Election Commission (EC) to furnish the details within 35 days of the elections.

A promise made during election delivered within 20 days

Published On: January 4, 2018 09:50 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Jan 4: A month ago, Gokarna Bista reached Resunga Municipality-6, Chekmi of Gulmi district as part of his election campaign. When asked about their problems, most locals lamented that they were suffering in lack of proper irrigation facility. Bista had promised that he would immediately go to Kathmandu after the elections and then solve their problem.

Don’t doubt left alliance party unification: Gokarna Bista

Published On: December 29, 2017 06:19 PM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Dec 29: CPN-UML central secretary and lawmaker from Gulmi constituency 2, Gokarna Bista has urged one and all not to doubt left alliance party unification.

Negligence of doctors claims life of a dental patient in Gulmi

Published On: December 21, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Dec 21:  A patient admitted to Resunga Hospital of Gulmi has apparently died due to the negligence of doctors.

Clash of titans at Gulmi keep locals guessing

Published On: November 28, 2017 12:39 PM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Nov 28: As the second phase of elections for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly nears, fight between ‘heavy weight political leaders have kept everyone guessing in Gulmi. While the Nepali Congress secured a win in two of the three constituencies for the 2070’s Constituent  Assembly elections, this time it is different.

1 died, 11 injured in Gulmi jeep accident

Published On: November 16, 2017 10:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Nov 16: One person died while 6 others sustained severe injuries in a jeep (Lu 1 Ja, 1521) accident that occurred at Resunga municipality-4, Arkhale in Gulmi district on Wednesday night.

No female candidates under FPTP in Gulmi

Published On: November 6, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Nov 6: Not a single woman has been fielded in the upcoming parliamentary elections under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category in Gulmi by any political party. As per the details provided by the District Election Office, there isn't any woman candidate contesting the polls under this category.

It's a tough fight between NC and UML in Gulmi

Published On: November 5, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Nov 5: A couple of the most interesting battles of the upcoming elections is taking place in Gulmi, where four central-level leaders of the country's big political parties are contesting against each other.

Gulmi bus mishap death toll climbs to 7

Published On: October 30, 2017 02:27 PM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Oct 30: Gulmi bus accident death toll has reached seven after four more are reported to have been killed in the incident that took place in Gulmi Durbar rural municipality-4 in the district on Monday morning.

Construction of three-way bridge in Gulmi delayed

Published On: September 18, 2017 07:54 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Sept 18: The construction of three-way bridge over Ridi River that connects Gulmi, Palpa and Syangja districts has not made any progress even after the deadline has passed. The construction of the bridge was supposed to be completed by June 23.

A mother compelled to give birth to four daughters in expectation of a son

Published On: September 13, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Sept 13: After waiting for years, Mani Pariyar of Madane Rural Municipality-2, Banjhkateri delivered a son after four daughters to fulfill the desire of her husband. Birth of her son was a joyous moment that the family had been waiting for so many years.

Gulmi potters switch to modern pottery

Published On: September 5, 2017 05:15 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, September 5: Potters of Gulmi, who had been making traditional pottery so far, has started trying out new designs.

Locals of Gulmi unable to sleep fearing flood

Published On: August 23, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, August 23:  Since the beginning of monsoon, locals residing near Badighat River, Gulmi have not been able to get a proper sleep due to the fear of being swept away. Locals of these communities set their beds looking in the sky.

Mini-hydro project canal washed away

Published On: August 14, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, August 13: Incessant rain for the last three days has washed away the biggest hydro power project in the district, leaving several wards of Musikot and Badikot villages without power. The dam of Daramkhola hydro project located at Musikot-9 collapsed in the flood. This is the biggest mini hydro project in the country.

Gulmi village exports litchi worth Rs 1 million

Published On: August 9, 2017 08:33 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, Aug 8: A single village in Gulmi exported litchi worth Rs 1 million this year. Chyurek village of Ruru Rural Municipality exported litchi worth Rs 1 million to other districts.

'Dhukuti' flourishing in Gulmi

Published On: August 5, 2017 02:45 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, August 4: The illegal 'Dhukuti' loan scheme is flourishing in Gulmi district.  Many people are participating in such schemes operated in district headquarters Tamghas and commercial centers of rural villages.

Cases of domestic violence rampant in Gulmi

Published On: July 24, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, July 23: On February 12, Sarita Khatri, 23, of what was former Darbar Devisthan VDC-3, filed a complaint against her husband at the District Police Office (DPO), Gulmi, accusing him of making her life hell.

Cases of domestic violence rampant in Gulmi

Published On: July 23, 2017 01:31 AM NPT By: SHIVA LAL SUBEDI

GULMI, JULY 23: On February 12, Sarita Khatri, 23, of what was former Darbar Devisthan VDC-3, filed a complaint against her husband at the District Police Office (DPO), Gulmi, accusing him of making her life hell. Five days later, police called both of them for reconciliation and the issue was resolved. On March 13, Puja Budhathoki, 24, of Resunga Municipality-14, filed a complaint against her husband Bam Bahadur BK, 25, accusing him of keep beating her. Though police tried to resolve the issue, Puja was not ready for reconciliation. She instead approached the District Court. These two women are only the representatives of the dozens of domestic violence cases registered at the DPO.