- Monday, 23 March 2026
Pregnant woman and her newborn die in Bajura
According to the Information Officer of District Hospital Bajura, Nriparaj Giri, Rokaya had a history of heart disease and had undergone treatment in Kathmandu in 2022. Doctors had reportedly advised her against pregnancy. “If delivery had been conducted at a facility with better ICU services, the situation might have been more manageable, but such facilities are not available here,” he said.
Nepali migrant workers from India return home as crisis of cooking gas deepens
A large number of seasonal migrant workers from Nepal employed in India's hotel and other sectors have returned home after the shortage of cooking gas in the Indian cities.
Dhagadhi-Dipayal fast track: Two cemented bridges constructed
Godabari (Kailali), March 20: Two concrete bridges have been constructed along the Dhangadhi–Syaule section under the Dhangadhi–Khutiya–Bipinagar–Dipayal fast track. According to engineer at the Road Project Office, Deepak Devkota, the concrete bridges have been built over the Jonapur Rasukuti rivulet along the road section. Both bridges were constructed at a cost of Rs 31.5 million. Along with the bridges, the road has been blacktopped and the riverbanks have also been reinforced. Engineer Devkota shared that the contractor handed over both bridges to the Dhangadhi–Khutiya–Bipinagar–Dipayal Road Project Office last week. (RSS)
Husband shoots wife dead
31 year old Ram Bahadur Magar of Aamalesaini, Godawari-4, has shoot his 28-year-old wife Sangeeta Magar. He took the bullet after shooting his wife.
Couple dies as truck knocks down bullock cart
A couple died when a truck knocked a bullock cart at Bajaipur in Kailari Rural Municipality-5 last night.
Woman murdered by husband
Sudurpaschim, March 19: A man has shot dead his wife, and unsuccessfully tried to kill himself too in Godavari. Ram Bahadur Magar, 31, of Ameleshani village in Godavari Municipality-4, Kailali, shot dead his 27-year-old wife Sanjita Magar.Sanjita died on the spot. After shooting his wife, Ram Bahadur tried to shoot himself too but failed. He was rushed to Seti Provincial Hospital, Dhangadhi in an unconscious state, shared Yogendra Timilsina, spokesperson of the District Police Office, Kailali.Citing locals, Timilsina said that Ram Bahadur had an argument with his wife Sanjita while they were grazing goats in a forest near the village on Wednesday afternoon and shot her in a fit of rage. “After reports from locals last night, a police team reached the spot and has started an investigation. The time of the incident has not been confirmed,” Timilsina said. Further investigation into the incident is underway.(RSS)
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Sudurpaschim government to promote alternative energy, efficient use of petro products
Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Kamal Bahadur Shah, has said that the support and cooperation of all stakeholders are essential to ensure a smooth supply chain of essential goods, including petroleum products and cooking gas.
Man kills mother, injures sister
According to the District Police Office Kanchanpur, Hari Prasad Shrestha, aged 55, of Dodhara Chandani Municipality-4, attacked his 70-year-old stepmother Bindra Shrestha with a sharp weapon, killing her on the spot.
Five go missing in Bardiya National Park
They have been missing since Sunday evening, according District Police Office Surkhet's Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohan Jung Budthapa. A four-member security team has been mobilised for the search of the missing ones, the Surkhet Police said.
Lightning kills livestock in Baitadi
Four livestock have been killed after a lightning strike in Baitadi District on Tuesday night.
Man dies of electrocution in Kalikot
The deceased has been identified as Man Baral, approximately 50 years old, of Bakharkot, Raskot Municipality-8.
Rain, snowfall bring relief to Bajura farmers
The highland in Bajura district has received rain coupled with snowfall since last night. The upper part of the district has witnessed snowfall for the second time in the past one and a half months.
Woman found dead on bank of Mahakali
According to Suraj Singh, police inspector and spokesperson of the District Police Office, the deceased is Deepa Mahar, 38, from India, who had been residing at Dashrathchand Municipality-8 in Baitadi, her birthplace.
