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Cyclist killed in road accident
Cyclist killed in road accident
HETAUDA, Jan 19: A cyclist died after being hit by a passenger bus in Manahari rural municipality-7. The incident took place on Saturday night when Bhim Raj Syangtan,40, was hit by a passenger bus (Na. 7 Kha. 3844) coming from the opposite direction.
Jan 19, 2020
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Humla connected by road network
Humla connected by road network
BAJURA, Jan 19: In one month's time Humla will finally be connected to the national road network. The installation of a bailey bridge over the Kawadi river in between Bajura and Humla will connect Humla by a motorable road.
Jan 19, 2020
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Two youths held with hashish
Two youths held with hashish
REPUBLICA, Jan 19: Two youths were held with hashish from Naghdhunga on Wednesday. A team of police from the Metropolitan Police Sector, Naghdhunga, seized 1.15-kilogram of hashish from Phuwa Sherpa, 23, and Jip Tshering Sherpa, 22.
Jan 19, 2020
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Locals of Tingla vandalize vehicles
Locals of Tingla vandalize vehicles
OKHALDHUNGA, Jan 19: The locals of Tingla in Solukhumbu district on Saturday set more than a dozen motorcycles ablaze after their demand for electrification was not fulfilled.
Jan 19, 2020
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Magar's final rites performed
Magar's final rites performed
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The last rites of one-time world's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar, were performed on Saturday.
Jan 19, 2020
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Govt's free extra tuition classes draw flak
Govt's free extra tuition classes draw flak
ROLPA, Jan 19: The free tuition classes of Science and Mathematics at different community schools of the 12 districts of Province 5 in view of the nearing Secondary Education Examination (SEE) have drawn flak. While free Science tuition classes are being offered at 742 and Mathematics at 888 school...
Jan 19, 2020
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Shamans join hands to end Chhau practice
Shamans join hands to end Chhau practice
JUMLA, Jan 19: After the local administration launched a campaign to make the district free of Chhaupadi sheds (menstruation sheds), the region's shamans, too, have started supporting the movement against the "bad practice". They are also against Chhaupadi, which the government has already declared...
Jan 19, 2020
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New standards for cement, AAC blocks
New standards for cement, AAC blocks
KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The government has enforced new standards for locally produced cement and concrete blocks in a bid to ensure the quality of the construction materials.
Jan 19, 2020
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Misuse of govt land rife in Surkhet
Misuse of govt land rife in Surkhet
SURKHET, Jan 19: On May 29, 2015 an agreement was signed between the Municipal Development Committee, Surkhet and Sushil Raj Sharma, to lease out one and half katha land and a house for 10 years with monthly rent of Rs 20,000. According to the committee officials, Sharma has so far paid only Rs 340,...
Jan 19, 2020
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Modern technology helps Marchwar farmers earn more
Modern technology helps Marchwar farmers earn more
BHAIRAHAWA, Jan 19: The farmers in the Marchwar area, which lies in the south of Rupandehi, are slowly adopting modern technology to boost their income.
Jan 19, 2020