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Gautam Buddha Stadium construction row: ‘Dhurmus’ blames Bha...

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Despite the celebratory launch, things did not unfold as expected. Although the Dhurmus Suntali Foundation had pledged to complete the stadium within two years in partnership with Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the project stalled midway. Citing a lack of funds, the Foundation formally requested Bhara...
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY

33 injured in three-vehicle collision in Chitwan (with names...

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The injured passengers include residents of Dhanusha, Rautahat, Mahottari, and Udayapur districts, as well as several Indian nationals from Motihari.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY

Wall collapse at feed factory in Chitwan kills three workers...

Wall collapse at feed factory in Chitwan kills three workers, injures two
The incident occurred at Kisan Dana Industry, located in Shantikunja, of Ratnanagar Municipality-12. The wall collapsed around 9:50 AM this morning, crushing workers who were on duty.
Oct 15, 2025
SOCIETY

Japanese Encephalitis claims 35 percent of patients’ lives i...

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Of those infected, 10 are women and seven are men. Most of the deceased were elderly, said Vector Control Inspector Ram K.C. from the District Public Health Office. The victims were aged 39, 42, 70, 81 and 89 years. Two deaths each occurred in Bharatpur and Rapti municipalities, while one death each...
Oct 10, 2025
SOCIETY

Muglin–Narayanghat road reopens after three days

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About 160 meters of roadway had been buried under soil up to 25 meters deep.
Sep 26, 2025
ECONOMY

Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium progress hits 30%, deadline pr...

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After one year of the contract, only the first-floor slab of VIP Tower 1 has been completed, while the first floor of the second tower remains unfinished
Aug 11, 2025
ECONOMY

Chitwan National Park sees 25 percent decline in tourists

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There has been a notable drop in the number of tourists visiting Chitwan National Park. Compared to Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, the number of tourists decreased by 75,508 in FY 2024/25—a decline of 25 percent. FY 2023/24 had recorded the highest number of visitors to the park to date.
Jul 23, 2025
ECONOMY

Bharatpur Metropolitan City presents budget of over Rs 5.19...

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Bharatpur Metropolitan City has presented a budget of Rs 5.19766 billion for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. 
Jun 23, 2025
SOCIETY

Seven killed, 25 injured in collision between bus and EV mic...

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At least seven people were killed and 25 others injured in a road accident in Chitwan on Saturday morning. 
Jun 21, 2025
Health

MBBS program at Bharatpur and Bir hospitals on hold

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In line with this policy, MBBS classes have commenced at Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS) and Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (PoAHS). However, the MBBS programs at Bharatpur Hospital in Chitwan and Bir Hospital have been put on hold.
May 21, 2025