One killed in mishap

POKHARA: Sanjeev Dhakal, 16, a civilian was killed on Tuesday when a minibus hit him in Mustang Chowk of Pokhara, the District Police Office said. — HNS

Envoy meets Khatri

KATHMANDU: British envoy Keith Bloomfield met with NHRC chairman Nain Bahadur Khatri and its members on Tuesday and emphasised the need to reform NHRC. Meanwhile, an NHRC team will travel to the Mid-Western and the Far Western region on Wednesday to monitor rights situation. — HNS

Indian aid for school

KATHMANDU: The Government of India is to provide an assistance of Rs 2.76 million for the Pashupati Siksha Mandir in Ranitalaw, Nepalgunj. An MoU was signed to this effect on Tuesday, Indian embassy stated. — RSS