- Wednesday, 3 June 2026
From huts to modern shelters: The changed face of Musahar settlement in Lahan
The appearance of the Musahar settlement in Jahadi, Gamhariya, Ward-22 of Lahan Municipality, Siraha, has changed these days.
Birgunj Metropolis Mayor Singh arrested
Singh was arrested after 10 days of the issuance of an arrest warrant from Parsa District Court. The arrest warrant was issued against him after a complaint over a forged document.
Clean drinking water reaches remote Chure settlements
Drinking water has been supplied to most remote settlements in the Chure region of Harion Municipality-1, Sarlahi. In villages where locals had long been compelled to depend on contaminated water from rivers and streams, drinking water is now provided through lift irrigation systems and solar-powered boreholes. Ward Chairperson Tomba Bahadur Tamang stated that in the fiscal year 2025/26 alone, drinking water facilities have been extended to over 200 households across four settlements in Ward No.1 of Harion. According to him, ‘one house, one tap’ has been implemented in 36 households in Thami Tole, 30 households in Beldanda, 150 households in Bhokteni, and 13 households in Gamadi Kuna.
Farmers thrive in mushroom, grain production
Two farmers from Madhes Province have earned national recognition for their remarkable achievements in mushroom and food grain production, demonstrating how modern technology, commercial thinking and hard work can transform agriculture into a successful enterprise. Bidya Devi Mahato from Mahottari and Shailendra Kumar Yadav from Siraha have emerged as inspiring examples of agricultural success after being honoured as outstanding farmers. Their achievements have become a source of motivation for many across Madhes.
Railway from Bardibas to Nijgadh to be sped up
Presenting the annual estimates (budget) of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal year 2026/27 in the joint meeting of the federal parliament today, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said that the government will expedite construction of railway line from Bardibas to Nijgadh, the entry point of Kathmandu-Terai Madesh fast track.
Government aims to implement 'Arsenic-Free Tarai Campaign'
Presenting the government's estimation of income and expenditure for the fiscal year 2083-84 BS (2026-27) before the Federal Parliament today, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that from the upcoming fiscal, 'arsenic-free Tarai campaign' will be launched.
Postal highway to be completed in three years
The government has decided to complete construction of Postal Highway within next three years while it will expedite construction of Pushpa Lal highway within two years.
Agricultural weather station set up in Rautahat
An agricultural weather station has been set up at Dumariya of Chandrapur municipality-9 in Rautahat district. Mayor of Chandrapur municipality, Sanjay Kumar Kafle, inaugurated the station on Tuesday.
Woman dies in house collapse
Phul Kumari Devi, 35, from Dhamauratol of Brindaban Municipality in the district was crushed to death in the house collapse.
One arrested on charge of beating Dalit woman in Siraha
Police have arrested a man on the charge of physically assaulting a Dalit woman in Siraha. The arrested has been identified as Pabitra Narayan Yadav of Naraha rural municipality-3.
Mahottari issues 209 citizenship on mothers' lineage in four months
A Cabinet meeting held on December 26, 2025 had decided to grant citizenship to children whose fathers' identities remain unknown. The decision was published in the Nepal Gazette on January 5, 2026, and circulars were subsequently sent to all DAOs across the country directing them to implement the provision.
Cabinet reshuffled in Madhesh Province
Province Chief Surendra Labh Karn reshuffled the council of ministers of Madhesh Province on the recommendation of Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav as per Article 168 (9) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a press statement released by the Spokesperson of the Chief of the Office of Madhesh Province, Sanjip Kumar Dubbe.
Locals protest before Mithila Municipality to stop extraction of gravel
Locals have demanded a ban on the extraction of the gravel in the Badahari stream located at the Mithila Municipality-9 of Dhanusha district.
