Lumbini Province border to be sealed for 72 hours Lumbini Province border to be sealed for 72 hours Security officials of both Nepal and India have agreed to seal the border in Lumbini Province for 72 hours to hold the local level elections in free and fearless manner. Security officials of both Nepal and India have agreed to seal the border in Lumbini Province for 72 hours to hold the local level elections in free and fearless manner. Nepal 28 Apr, 2022
Anti-COVID jabs for all children in Lumbini Anti-COVID jabs for all children in Lumbini Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Kul Prasad KC has said the provincial government has been active in providing vaccine against COVID to all the children of the province, saying today’s children are tomorrow’s future. Chief Minister of Lumbini Province Kul Prasad KC has said the provincial government has been active in providing vaccine against COVID to all the children of the province, saying today’s children are tomorrow’s future. Nepal 22 Sep, 2021
Bardiya National Park opens for tourists Bardiya National Park opens for tourists Tourist activities once again have started increasing in Bardiya National Park. The national park was closed since the second week of the Nepali New Year due to the second wave of COVID-19. Tourist activities once again have started increasing in Bardiya National Park. The national park was closed since the second week of the Nepali New Year due to the second wave of COVID-19. Nepal 19 Sep, 2021
Lumbini Cabinet reshuffled Lumbini Cabinet reshuffled Ministerial portfolios have been changed in the Council of Ministers of Lumbini Province for the second time. Ministerial portfolios have been changed in the Council of Ministers of Lumbini Province for the second time. Nepal 04 Sep, 2021
Lumbini CM KC wins PA trust Lumbini CM KC wins PA trust Amidst protest and boycott from the CPN-UML, Lumbini Chief Minister Kul Prasad KC passed the floor test in the Provincial Assembly on Monday. Amidst protest and boycott from the CPN-UML, Lumbini Chief Minister Kul Prasad KC passed the floor test in the Provincial Assembly on Monday. Nepal 24 Aug, 2021
CPN-MC leads coalition govt in Lumbini CPN-MC leads coalition govt in Lumbini The four-party alliance comprising Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist Centre, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, and Janamorcha has replaced CPN-UML to take charge of the government in Lumbini. The four-party alliance comprising Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist Centre, Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, and Janamorcha has replaced CPN-UML to take charge of the government in Lumbini. Nepal 13 Aug, 2021
Lumbini guv calls for formation of new government Lumbini guv calls for formation of new government Butwal, August 11 Lumbini Governor Amik Sherchan called for the formation of a new government in the province after Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel put in his papers on Wednesday. Butwal, August 11 Lumbini Governor Amik Sherchan called for the formation of a new government in the province after Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel put in his papers on Wednesday. Nepal 12 Aug, 2021
Mock flood preparedness drill conducted along Karnali river corridor Mock flood preparedness drill conducted along Karnali river corridor A mock 'flood-drill' has been carried out along the Karnali River basin in Rajapur Municipality-1, Daulatpur of Bardiya. A mock 'flood-drill' has been carried out along the Karnali River basin in Rajapur Municipality-1, Daulatpur of Bardiya. Nepal 23 Jun, 2021
80pc of beds dedicated to Covid-19 cases vacant in Banke hospitals 80pc of beds dedicated to Covid-19 cases vacant in Banke hospitals With the number of Covid-19 infection declining in the Banke district, eighty per cent of the beds allocated for Covid-19 cases have become vacant. With the number of Covid-19 infection declining in the Banke district, eighty per cent of the beds allocated for Covid-19 cases have become vacant. Nepal 20 Jun, 2021
Governor Yadav presents Lumbini govt policy, programme Governor Yadav presents Lumbini govt policy, programme Amid protest from opposition parties, Lumbini Governor Dharmanath Yadav on Tuesday presented the provincial government’s annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2021-22 in the Provincial Assembly. Amid protest from opposition parties, Lumbini Governor Dharmanath Yadav on Tuesday presented the provincial government’s annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2021-22 in the Provincial Assembly. Nepal 09 Jun, 2021
Six more COVID deaths at Bheri Hospital Six more COVID deaths at Bheri Hospital Six COVID patients, who were in critical condition and undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital of Nepalgunj, have died today. One more patient has died at Kohalpur Teaching Hospital. Six COVID patients, who were in critical condition and undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital of Nepalgunj, have died today. One more patient has died at Kohalpur Teaching Hospital. Nepal 29 May, 2021
Probe committee formed to investigate assault on Bheri hospital staff Probe committee formed to investigate assault on Bheri hospital staff A probe committee has been formed to investigate the assault on the on-duty staffers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, today. A probe committee has been formed to investigate the assault on the on-duty staffers at Bheri Hospital in Nepalgunj, today. Nepal 28 May, 2021
2565th Buddha Jayanti being observed today 2565th Buddha Jayanti being observed today Buddha Jayanti, the day of the birth of Lord Buddha, is being observed across the country, albeit with toned-down celebrations owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the 2565th Buddha Jayanti. Buddha Jayanti, the day of the birth of Lord Buddha, is being observed across the country, albeit with toned-down celebrations owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the 2565th Buddha Jayanti. Nepal 26 May, 2021
Death of COVID patients triggering panic in hospital Death of COVID patients triggering panic in hospital Every day, around 15 patients in critical condition lose their lives in the course of treatment at Bheri Hospital Every day, around 15 patients in critical condition lose their lives in the course of treatment at Bheri Hospital Nepal 23 May, 2021
Coronavirus patients, attendants getting food at Rs 20 Coronavirus patients, attendants getting food at Rs 20 Shree Sundarkand Mitra Mandal, a religious and social organisation, has started serving food only at Rs 20 to COVID patients and their attendants at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj. Shree Sundarkand Mitra Mandal, a religious and social organisation, has started serving food only at Rs 20 to COVID patients and their attendants at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj. Nepal 22 May, 2021
Bheri Hospital's oxygen supply system running at a stretch, critical COVID patients in danger Bheri Hospital's oxygen supply system running at a stretch, critical COVID... Bheri Hospital’s oxygen supply system can cater to up to 100 patients tops. Presently, however, the system is running at a stretch. Bheri Hospital’s oxygen supply system can cater to up to 100 patients tops. Presently, however, the system is running at a stretch. Nepal 16 May, 2021
Oxygen shortage claims 16 lives in Rupandehi hospitals Oxygen shortage claims 16 lives in Rupandehi hospitals Sixteen coronavirus patients lost their lives in Rupandehi, the headquarters of Lumbini, when the hospitals they were being treated in ran out of oxygen. Sixteen coronavirus patients lost their lives in Rupandehi, the headquarters of Lumbini, when the hospitals they were being treated in ran out of oxygen. Nepal 13 May, 2021
11 more Covid-19 deaths reported in Banke in past 24 hours 11 more Covid-19 deaths reported in Banke in past 24 hours Banke, which has rampant cases of the new and more virulent variant of coronavirus, reported 11 more Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours. Banke, which has rampant cases of the new and more virulent variant of coronavirus, reported 11 more Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours. Nepal 12 May, 2021
Vehicles provided to ferry COVID patients Vehicles provided to ferry COVID patients ​​​​​​​The vehicles used by mayor and deputy mayor of Tilottama Municipality in Rupandehi have been utilised to carry coronavirus patients. ​​​​​​​The vehicles used by mayor and deputy mayor of Tilottama Municipality in Rupandehi have been utilised to carry coronavirus patients. Nepal 07 May, 2021
Hospitals in Lumbini stop admitting COVID patients Hospitals in Lumbini stop admitting COVID patients Doctors at COVID hospitals across Lumbini say that the hospitals are unable to admit new patients due to lack of oxygen. Doctors at COVID hospitals across Lumbini say that the hospitals are unable to admit new patients due to lack of oxygen. Nepal 07 May, 2021
Parents of deceased boys refuse to receive bodies Parents of deceased boys refuse to receive bodies Parents of those boys, who were found dead inside a car parked at Syauli bazaar of Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city five days ago, have not received the bodies yet. Parents of those boys, who were found dead inside a car parked at Syauli bazaar of Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city five days ago, have not received the bodies yet. Nepal 07 May, 2021
Former minister Pahadi succumbs to COVID Former minister Pahadi succumbs to COVID Former minister Moti Prasad Pahadi died due to COVID-19 infection while undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital on Thursday morning. Former minister Moti Prasad Pahadi died due to COVID-19 infection while undergoing treatment at Bheri Hospital on Thursday morning. Nepal 07 May, 2021
Newly appointed Lumbini ministers take oath Newly appointed Lumbini ministers take oath Three newly appointed ministers of Lumbini government took oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday before the Province Chief Dharmanath Prasad Yadav. Three newly appointed ministers of Lumbini government took oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday before the Province Chief Dharmanath Prasad Yadav. Nepal 06 May, 2021
Oxygen being smuggled to India from Nepalgunj Oxygen being smuggled to India from Nepalgunj With the second wave of coronavirus spreading like wildfire, Banke has emerged as a COVID hotspot in the country now. With the second wave of coronavirus spreading like wildfire, Banke has emerged as a COVID hotspot in the country now. Nepal 05 May, 2021
Lumbini politics knee-deep in dirt as the province grapples with high Covid positivity rate Lumbini politics knee-deep in dirt as the province grapples with high Covid... Lumbini politics knee-deep in dirt as the province grapples with high Covid positivity rate Lumbini politics knee-deep in dirt as the province grapples with high Covid positivity rate Nepal 03 May, 2021
Identities of boys found dead inside car ascertained Identities of boys found dead inside car ascertained The identities of all three boys found dead inside a car with Indian number plate parked near Syauli bazaar of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City last evening were ascertained today. The identities of all three boys found dead inside a car with Indian number plate parked near Syauli bazaar of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City last evening were ascertained today. Nepal 03 May, 2021
Opposition protests Pokhrel's reappointment as Lumbini chief minister, calls it unconstitutional Opposition protests Pokhrel's reappointment as Lumbini chief minister, calls it... Lawmakers of the Nepali Congress, the CPN-Maoist Centre, the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, and Rastriya Janamorcha on Sunday staged a sit-in in front of the Office of Lumbini Governor in Butwal to protest Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel’s reappointment. Lawmakers of the Nepali Congress, the CPN-Maoist Centre, the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, and Rastriya Janamorcha on Sunday staged a sit-in in front of the Office of Lumbini Governor in Butwal to protest Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel’s reappointment. Nepal 03 May, 2021
Four more Covid-19 deaths in Banke in past 24 hrs Four more Covid-19 deaths in Banke in past 24 hrs Four Covid-19 infected persons who were undergoing treatment in various hospitals died in the past 24 hours in Banke district. Four Covid-19 infected persons who were undergoing treatment in various hospitals died in the past 24 hours in Banke district. Nepal 02 May, 2021
JSP-N Lumbini lawmakers to challenge expulsion in SC JSP-N Lumbini lawmakers to challenge expulsion in SC Four Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal lawmakers of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly who were expelled by the party’s executive committee on Wednesday have decided to move the Supreme Court against the decision. Four Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal lawmakers of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly who were expelled by the party’s executive committee on Wednesday have decided to move the Supreme Court against the decision. Nepal 01 May, 2021
Banke records 11 Covid-19 fatalities in a day Banke records 11 Covid-19 fatalities in a day As many as 11 coronavirus-infected persons who were admitted to the hospitals died in a day on Thursday while undergoing treatment, in Banke. As many as 11 coronavirus-infected persons who were admitted to the hospitals died in a day on Thursday while undergoing treatment, in Banke. Nepal 30 Apr, 2021
Covid-19 death toll climbs to 180 in Banke Covid-19 death toll climbs to 180 in Banke With the start of the new wave of Covid-19, there has been a rise in reported number of coronavirus related deaths in Banke district. With the start of the new wave of Covid-19, there has been a rise in reported number of coronavirus related deaths in Banke district. Nepal 25 Apr, 2021
Banke DAO enforces seven-day lockdown in Nepalgunj from today midnight Banke DAO enforces seven-day lockdown in Nepalgunj from today midnight ​​​​​​​Banke District Administration Office (DAO) has declared a seven-day lockdown in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City from today midnight till the midnight of Baisakh 15 (April 28) - ​​​​​​​Banke District Administration Office (DAO) has declared a seven-day lockdown in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City from today midnight till the midnight of Baisakh 15 (April 28) - Nepal 21 Apr, 2021
Recommendation made for prohibitory order in Banke Recommendation made for prohibitory order in Banke A recommendation has been made to impose a prohibitory order in Banke after a record spike in coronavirus cases in the district - A recommendation has been made to impose a prohibitory order in Banke after a record spike in coronavirus cases in the district - Nepal 20 Apr, 2021
No-confidence motion registered against Lumbini Province CM Shankar Pokhrel No-confidence motion registered against Lumbini Province CM Shankar Pokhrel A no-confidence motion has been registered against Lumbini province Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel, on Monday. A no-confidence motion has been registered against Lumbini province Chief Minister Shankar Pokhrel, on Monday. Nepal 19 Apr, 2021
COVID-19 turning horrific in Banke COVID-19 turning horrific in Banke Of the 183 swab samples that underwent test for COVID-19, 127 people tested positive for COVID-19 at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, on Friday - Of the 183 swab samples that underwent test for COVID-19, 127 people tested positive for COVID-19 at Bheri Hospital, Nepalgunj, on Friday - Nepal 17 Apr, 2021
District Risk Management Centre in Banke prohibits movement to Rupaidiha, India District Risk Management Centre in Banke prohibits movement to Rupaidiha, India With the increasing coronavirus infections in Banke, movement towards the Indian bordering market, Rupaidiha, has been prohibited by District Risk Management Centre, Banke - With the increasing coronavirus infections in Banke, movement towards the Indian bordering market, Rupaidiha, has been prohibited by District Risk Management Centre, Banke - Nepal 16 Apr, 2021
One killed, 22Â injured in Dang school bus accident One killed, 22Â injured in Dang school bus accident A student died while 22 others sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling on had an accident in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-15 of Dang district on Tuesday. A student died while 22 others sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling on had an accident in Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-15 of Dang district on Tuesday. Nepal 23 Mar, 2021
81 per cent receive COVID vaccines in Banke 81 per cent receive COVID vaccines in Banke In the second phase of the inoculation campaign against coronavirus, over 80 per cent of the target population has received vaccines in Banke. In the second phase of the inoculation campaign against coronavirus, over 80 per cent of the target population has received vaccines in Banke. Nepal 20 Mar, 2021
Tiger attack claims woman in Bardiya Tiger attack claims woman in Bardiya One more woman died after a tiger attacked her at Thakurbaba Municipality in Bardiya last night. One more woman died after a tiger attacked her at Thakurbaba Municipality in Bardiya last night. Nepal 18 Mar, 2021
Man-eating tiger yet to be identified Man-eating tiger yet to be identified Locals of Khata Jaibik Marga area of Bardiya National Park have been terrified by a man-eating tiger as the wild cat is yet to be identified. Locals of Khata Jaibik Marga area of Bardiya National Park have been terrified by a man-eating tiger as the wild cat is yet to be identified. Nepal 17 Mar, 2021
Finance minister manhandled in home district Finance minister manhandled in home district Despite protest from locals, Minister of Finance Bishnu Paudel today laid the foundation stone of Motipur Industrial Estate in Rupandehi. Despite protest from locals, Minister of Finance Bishnu Paudel today laid the foundation stone of Motipur Industrial Estate in Rupandehi. Nepal 06 Mar, 2021
RPP chair Thapa opts for snap polls RPP chair Thapa opts for snap polls Rastriya Prajatantra Party chairperson Kamal Thapa said on Friday it would be better to go for a snap election in the present circumstances. Rastriya Prajatantra Party chairperson Kamal Thapa said on Friday it would be better to go for a snap election in the present circumstances. Nepal 06 Mar, 2021
India extends Rs 44.17 million assistance for school building in Rupandehi India extends Rs 44.17 million assistance for school building in Rupandehi Head of Development Partnership and Reconstruction Wing of the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Butwal Sub-metropolitan City, Rupandehi, signed a memorandum of understanding for construction of a new building for Shree Naharpur Secondary School at Naharpur, Butwal, in Rupandehi, Head of Development Partnership and Reconstruction Wing of the Embassy of India, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Butwal Sub-metropolitan City, Rupandehi, signed a memorandum of understanding for construction of a new building for Shree Naharpur Secondary School at Naharpur, Butwal, in Rupandehi, Nepal 05 Mar, 2021
Preparation to administer anti-filariasis drug under way Preparation to administer anti-filariasis drug under way A campaign to administer medicine against elephantiasis has begun in Banke. The medicine will be provided to patients from March 13. A campaign to administer medicine against elephantiasis has begun in Banke. The medicine will be provided to patients from March 13. Nepal 24 Feb, 2021
Gautam Buddha International Airport likely to be ready in three months Gautam Buddha International Airport likely to be ready in three months Construction of Gautam Budhha International Airport in Bhairahawa has reached the final phase. Construction of Gautam Budhha International Airport in Bhairahawa has reached the final phase. Nepal 22 Feb, 2021
Court verdict must be independent: Deuba Court verdict must be independent: Deuba Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday urged the Supreme Court not to issue its verdict on the dissolution of the House of Representatives under pressure of street protests held by various political outfits and civil society. Deuba also requested the Election Commission to be prepared to hold the general election at any time. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday urged the Supreme Court not to issue its verdict on the dissolution of the House of Representatives under pressure of street protests held by various political outfits and civil society. Deuba also requested the Election Commission to be prepared to hold the general election at any time. Nepal 16 Feb, 2021
HoR dissolved to save country, says PM Oli HoR dissolved to save country, says PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said he had to dissolve the Parliament to save the country from slipping into an uncertain future in the face of ‘severe obstruction’ of government work. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said he had to dissolve the Parliament to save the country from slipping into an uncertain future in the face of ‘severe obstruction’ of government work. Nepal 14 Feb, 2021
Environment Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.
World Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known.
Kathmandu Tension escalates in Baneshwor-Koteshwor area as royalist protesters clash with police Tensions flared in the Baneshwor-Koteshwor area after a clash between royalist protesters and police at Tinkune, Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Security tightened in Kathmandu for two mass rallies Nepal Police have intensified security measures in Kathmandu Valley as two separate mass rallies are taking place today.
Nepal KOTTAN Night held in Kathmandu Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young said that Korea Tours and Trekking Operator Association of Nepal (KOTTAN) would help further develop the relations between South Korea and Nepal.
Business Gold price hits record high of Rs 176,200 per tola The price of gold in the domestic market surged to a new all-time high of Rs 176,200 per tola on Friday, surpassing the previous record of Rs 176,000 per tola.
Opinion Disaster management in Nepal: Need of a self-sustaining, locally-driven model Disaster preparedness in Nepal has become a key focus for INGOs, local NGOs and UN agencies, which provide training, resources and expertise.
Kathmandu KMC-federal govt feud leaves employees unpaid Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has resurfaced in the spotlight after making a furious statement on social media, claiming that sanitation workers have not been paid in three months due to the federal government's arrogance.
World Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US The Kremlin later posted a list of the types of facilities covered by the limited ceasefire.
