THT scribe dead

KATHMANDU: Charikot-based reporter of THT and Annapurna Post, Devdas Shrestha, died of heart attack on Thursday. Shrestha, 44, who was also a teacher at the Kalinchowk secondary school felt difficulty in breathing at 3 pm. He died while being brought to Kathmandu. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters. He will be cremated at the Narayandeughat tomorrow. — HNS

Dacoits kill one

Janakpur: Ramgyani Shah of Badhiyabanchori VDC-4, Mahottari, was killed and his wife Sakhiya Devi injured when two dozen dacoits detonated a bomb at his residence on Wednesday. The gang looted cash and goods worth Rs 500,000. — HNS