IN BRIEF

TU results published

KATHMANDU: The Tribhuvan University Institute of Medical Studies has published the results of the master-level MD (Regular) psychiatry exams, bachelor-level MBBS first year second chance exams and BDS second year second chance exams. — RSS

Training for VDC staff

KATHMANDU: A six-day long capacity building training was organised for technicians of the Bhaktapur VDCs. A total of 16 technical staff of the VDCs participated in the training. Inaugurating the same on Monday, DDC chairman Surendra Pratap Shah, said there is a need for training to enhance the capability of the technical staff for the development of rural areas. — RSS

NC(D) plea to free cadre

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (Democratic) has demanded protection and release of Shekh Dhwosta Mahammad, former chairman of Gaur municipality Ward-10, Rautahat, who was abducted by Maoists a few days ago. In a release issued on Tuesday, it has requested activists and other bodies to make efforts for Mahammad release. — RSS