LPG cylinder shortage:

KATHMANDU: The Valley has been gripped by an acute shortage of LPG cylinders for the last few weeks. Proprietor of Baba Gas, Anamnagar, Binod Shahi, said he got 10 cylinders on Thursday after a long time. However, the army claims there is no shortage of essential goods. — HNS

Training on health service:

BHAKTAPUR: The Nepal Natural Conservation and Human Resource Development Association (Nahuda) on Thursday imparted training on gender issues in health services to 78 persons from various public health associations. according to a press release. — HNS

Free Pahadi: HURPES:

KATHMANDU: Human Rights and Peace Society Nepal (HURPES) on Thursday asked the government to release its founding chairman Krishna Pahadi, who has been detained since February 9. In a press statement, HURPES chairman Purushottam Dahal expressed concern over the arbitrary detention of people after February 1. — HNS

Students mark Lhochhar:

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Sherpa Students’ Forum organised the Sherpa Lhochhar Sanjha 2132 here on Thursday. Chairman of the Rajparishad Standing Committee Parasu Narayan Chaudhary presented scholarship to nine poor and diligent students. — HNS