- Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Traffic awareness to mark Global Road Safety Week in Parsa
The District Police Office here organized a public awareness event to mark the 8th Global Road Safety Week. The Week runs from May 12 to 18 every year.
Literacy drive in Madhes aims at social change, human development: Education Minister
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sashmit Pokharel, has said the literacy campaign in Madhes Province is not a formality but a significant initiative to bring social transformation and spur developments.
Behavioural change essential in addressing malnutrition: CM Yadav
During his address, the CM asserted that meaningful improvements in nutrition can be achieved if every household maintains a well-managed kitchen and adopts healthier food practices.
Market monitoring in Kalaiya
The authorities here conducted a surprise inspection at seven outlets in Kalaiya, Bara on Monday. Two confectionary shops were fined by the monitoring team for violating business code.
Wildlife Rescue Team in Parsa National Park
In the wake of rising incidents of animal injuries, the Parsa National Park has set up a ‘Wildlife Rescue Team’ so that the injured animals could be rescued on time.
Mahottari farmers eye on advanced banana farming
The Robusta, G9 banana, Williams Hybrid and high variety Malbhog bananas are the primary choice of farmers of Gausala, Bhangaha rural municipality, Sonama and Samsi rural municipality rather than traditional Mirchman, Jhapari, Battisa and the local Malbhog.
Squatters stage demonstration in Dhalkebar
Dhanusha district working committee of National Land Rights Forum organized the demonstration of the squatters that turned into a corner assembly at Mahendra Park after the rallies in which the participants carried placards that read 'Stop the campaign to uproot', 'ensure rights to land and shelter' and ensure life and livelihood'.
17 including driver injured in bus accident
Seventeen persons including bus driver were injured in an accident occurred at Mithila Municipality-9 of Dhanusha along the East-West Highway this morning.
Two year old boy dies after drowning in waterlogged pit
According to the District Police Office, the deceased has been identified as Hira Bahadur Ranamagar, son of Dil Bahadur Ranamagar of Pachatalle, Marin Rural Municipality-8, in Sindhuli.
Scooter rider dies in accident
A scooter rider was killed after a jeep hit her vehicle at Sapahichowk of Laxminiya Rural Municipality-4 in Dhanusha on Friday. The deceased has been identified as local Punam Shah, 30.
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries under various blocks covering 343 bighas of land (one bigha is equal to 72,900 sq. ft) out of 833 bigha, have already started production, said Chief of SEZ Authority, Pappu Giri. Likewise, over a dozen of industries are being established.
1400 plus goods-laden trucks stuck as customs clearance halts in Birgunj
The customs clearance job has remained still at Birgunj Customs Office for the past one week as importers have halted customs clearance following the government decision to implement maximum retail price (MRP) on imported goods.
Janakpur set to host new five-star hotel
Mithila Hospitality has announced a major hospitality project in Janakpur, marking a significant expansion in Nepal’s tourism infrastructure.
