IN BRIEF

Teen found dead

KATHMANDU: Rita Chaudhary (17) of Dang, living in KMC Ward-16, was found dead in her room on Saturday, police headquarters stated. Police have launched an investigation into the death, it is said. — RSS

Schools as zone of peace

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Bimalendra Nidhi has stressed the need to declare schools as zone of peace at an inter-valley school cross-country marathon organised by Shubha Tara High School on Saturday. A total of 300 persons from 40 schools took part in it. — RSS

Govt serious to solve crisis

KATHMANDU: Minister for Physical Planning and Works Prakash Man Singh today said the government will try to resolve the problems of the country after the formation of an all-party government soon. Distributing certificates and prizes to the wining teams of school level essay competition organised by Kantipur Hotline weekly here on Saturday, he said all sides should be serious to resolve the crises facing the country. Singh also expressed the confidence that the government, which is formed in accordance with the spirit of the constitution, will get support from all sides. — RSS