Santosh Subedi

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No safe roads in Pokhara for disabled

Published On: August 3, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, August 2: Last December, Susmita Gurung of Parsyang in Kaski district was walking along the Malepatan road to attend her college. She was on a wheelchair, which was being pushed by her relative. Suddenly, a motorcycle coming in high speed from the opposite direction hit her. Gurung tumbled down badly, her forehead got banged and she sustained severe injuries.

Market monitoring team springs into action in Pokhara

Published On: August 2, 2017 09:41 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, Aug 1: A government market monitoring team in Pokhara has found serious issues regarding the quality of goods and services that is directly affecting public health and well-being.

Roaming cattle cause traffic chaos in Pokhara

Published On: July 29, 2017 10:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

Pokhara: Though unmanaged infrastructures and narrow roads are common reasons for traffic congestion, cattle roaming on the roads have been adding to the traffic woes in the Lake City. The lack of management by authorities concerned has been attributed to the haphazard abandonment of cattle.

Pokhara-Lekhnath metropolis unveils Rs 4 billion budget

Published On: July 14, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, July 13: A budget of Rs 4 billion has been proposed for Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolitan City for the upcoming fiscal year 2017/018.

Monsoon on Canvas

Published On: July 11, 2017 10:14 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA: As many as 33 artists showcased an amalgamation of nature and culture at a painting exhibition ‘Monsoon – 2’ organized in Pokhara Art Gallery, Mahendrapul, on Saturday. The event was inaugurated by Kaski District Officer, Taranath Adhikari.

Mandala Lounge Bar at Lakeside

Published On: July 8, 2017 01:24 PM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

Sovit Thakuri and Yakin Shrestha have jointly established Mandala Lounge Bar in Lakeside of Pokhara. The bar was established with the investment of around 20 million rupees.

Lake City soon to become horn-free

Published On: July 8, 2017 12:37 PM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

The Lake City is planning to ban unnecessary use of horn in the city area from July 16. The ‘No Horn Program’ is being launched with the collaborative effort of Pokhara-Lekhnath Municipality and Traffic Police.

Farmers in Kaski prefer using hand tractors

Published On: July 2, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, July 2: Farmers in Pokhara have started using tractor for plowing their field as it is easier and faster than using a pair of oxen. They have found that plowing the field with tractor costs lesser than using oxen.

Matepani gumba at high risk of landslide

Published On: July 2, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, July 2: A landslide that occurred near Matepani Gumba of Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolitan City on Friday has weakened the base of the monastery, making the place risky for the Lamas as well as tourists.

Nepal sees milk deficit of 200,000 liters per day

Published On: June 24, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, June 24: The country is seeing shortage of fresh milk due to lack of grants for farmers and dairy producers, according to dairy stakeholders.

Depositors ask Kilash Dev Bank to return their stolen deposits

Published On: June 22, 2017 08:56 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, June 21: Depositors have demanded that the management of Kailash Development Bank refund their stolen deposits as the money was withdrawn from their bank accounts using fake signature.

GI wire factory starts operation in Lekhnath

Published On: June 20, 2017 01:50 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, June 20: A galvanized iron (GI) wire industry has come into operation in Kaski district.

Fishermen start removing hyacinth from Begnas Lake

Published On: June 18, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

POKHARA, June 17: With a sharp decrease in the number of fishes in Begnas Lake of Lekhnath due to rapid growth of water hyacinth (Jalkumbhi), local fishermen have started a campaign to clean the lake.

Pokhara gets its first acting and directing school

Published On: June 17, 2017 12:36 PM NPT By: Santosh Subedi

National Art School has been established in Pokhara to further the region’s art and literature. Director Krishna Udashi has founded the school as he believes there are not enough institutions nation-wide for students to learn the basics of acting and theater. The National Art School came to existence on Thursday.