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   Wednesday, 05 August 2026

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Five or more people barred from gathering in Birgunj after 5pm

Five or more people barred from gathering in Birgunj after 5pm

The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in parts of Birgunj Metropolitan City, banning gatherings of five or more people from 5:00 pm on Friday until 6:00 am on Saturday.
The Parsa District Administration Office has imposed a prohibitory order in parts of Birgunj Metropolitan City, banning gatherings of five or more people from 5:00 pm on Friday until 6:00 am on Saturday.
Nepal 31 Jul, 2026
Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

All-party meet in Rautahat vows to prevent Sunsari violence spillover

Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.
Political parties in Rautahat have jointly pledged to safeguard the district’s religious, social and cultural harmony in the wake of recent incidents in Sunsari and other districts.
Nepal 31 Jul, 2026
Sarlahi. Photo: Prabhat Kumar Jha

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

Sarlahi sees partial shutdown; seven detained as authorities urge calm

A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.
A shutdown called by a group identifying itself as the Hindu Samrat Sena affected parts of Sarlahi district on Friday, while police detained seven people and urged the public not to be influenced by rumours amid heightened security.
Nepal 31 Jul, 2026
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Waterlogging threatens crops, homes in Birgunj as drainage fails

Waterlogging threatens crops, homes in Birgunj as drainage fails

​​​​​​​More than 300 bighas of cultivable land across five wards of Birgunj Metropolitan City have been submerged due to poor drainage of rainwater, leaving hundreds of farmers unable to transplant paddy during peak plantation season.
​​​​​​​More than 300 bighas of cultivable land across five wards of Birgunj Metropolitan City have been submerged due to poor drainage of rainwater, leaving hundreds of farmers unable to transplant paddy during peak plantation season.
Nepal 19 Jul, 2026
Photo: Ram Sarraf/THT

Thori tourism committee seeks immediate reopening of border crossing, customs office

Thori tourism committee seeks immediate reopening of border crossing, customs office

The Tourism Development Committee, Thori, has submitted a memorandum to the Parsa District Administration Office demanding the immediate reopening of the Nepal-India border crossing and the small customs office at Thori to facilitate tourist movement.
The Tourism Development Committee, Thori, has submitted a memorandum to the Parsa District Administration Office demanding the immediate reopening of the Nepal-India border crossing and the small customs office at Thori to facilitate tourist movement.
Nepal 07 Jul, 2026
File Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Snakebite cases surge in Sarlahi as rising temperatures drive snakes closer to settlements

Snakebite cases surge in Sarlahi as rising temperatures drive snakes closer to...

Snakebite cases have risen sharply in Sarlahi this year, with health workers attributing the increase to soaring temperatures that are forcing snakes out of their natural habitats.
Snakebite cases have risen sharply in Sarlahi this year, with health workers attributing the increase to soaring temperatures that are forcing snakes out of their natural habitats.
Nepal 05 Jul, 2026
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Dalit leaders to launch stir against irregularities in residential program

Dalit leaders to launch stir against irregularities in residential program

Dalit Residence Construction Struggle Committee has declared an agitation against the discrimination and exploitation of the Dalits and irregularities in the name of the People’s Residence programme.
Dalit Residence Construction Struggle Committee has declared an agitation against the discrimination and exploitation of the Dalits and irregularities in the name of the People’s Residence programme.
Nepal 25 Sep, 2021
Rain water floods village in Badarhawa, Durga Bhagwati-5, July 2, 2021. Photo: Prabhat Jha/THT

Persistent rainfall damages spar, inundates village in Rautahat

Persistent rainfall damages spar, inundates village in Rautahat

Persistent rainfall pouring since the last three days has raised fear flood among locals in Rautahat district as Bagmati, Lal-Bakaiya, Jhanjh, Chandi, Bharuwa, Aruwa, Tarahari Rivers and other small rivulets have started to swell.
Persistent rainfall pouring since the last three days has raised fear flood among locals in Rautahat district as Bagmati, Lal-Bakaiya, Jhanjh, Chandi, Bharuwa, Aruwa, Tarahari Rivers and other small rivulets have started to swell.
Nepal 02 Jul, 2021
Police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the murder of an elderly woman and subsequent looting of jewellery and cash from Dharan a week ago.

Youth arrested for killing two minors in Bara district

Youth arrested for killing two minors in Bara district

Police on Sunday made public a person arrested on the charge of killing two minor boys from Rangapur of Kalaiya Sub-metropolitan City. The arrested has been identified as Abdul Rahim Miya’s son Farmullaha Ansari, 25.
Police on Sunday made public a person arrested on the charge of killing two minor boys from Rangapur of Kalaiya Sub-metropolitan City. The arrested has been identified as Abdul Rahim Miya’s son Farmullaha Ansari, 25.
Nepal 24 May, 2021
A view of an Isolation Centre in Birgunj as seen on Thursday, May 06, 2021. Photo: Ram Sarraf/THT

Birgunj Metropolis to run Temporary COVID Hospital, Isolation Centre

Birgunj Metropolis to run Temporary COVID Hospital, Isolation Centre

Keeping in mind the unprecedented rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, Birgunj Metropolis is all set to bring Temporary COVID Hospital and Isolation Centre, each with 100-beds, into operation from Friday -
Keeping in mind the unprecedented rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, Birgunj Metropolis is all set to bring Temporary COVID Hospital and Isolation Centre, each with 100-beds, into operation from Friday -
Nepal 06 May, 2021
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Gaur Hospital to close health services

Gaur Hospital to close health services

Locals in Rautahat look worried after the only government hospital in the district — Gaur Hospital — has announced to close its OPD and elective surgery from Sunday onward owing to rapid increase in the coronavirus cases.
Locals in Rautahat look worried after the only government hospital in the district — Gaur Hospital — has announced to close its OPD and elective surgery from Sunday onward owing to rapid increase in the coronavirus cases.
Nepal 01 May, 2021
A view of Birgunj Metropolis in Parsa district. Photo: Ram Sarraf/THT

DAO to impose one-week prohibitory order in Parsa

DAO to impose one-week prohibitory order in Parsa

According to Pitambar Ghimire, Chief District Officer of Parsa, the prohibitory order will be imposed as per Article (2) of the Infectious Disease Act 2020 and Article 6 (3) of the Local Administration Act -
According to Pitambar Ghimire, Chief District Officer of Parsa, the prohibitory order will be imposed as per Article (2) of the Infectious Disease Act 2020 and Article 6 (3) of the Local Administration Act -
Nepal 27 Apr, 2021
Devotees gather at Ghadiarwa Pond to offer prayers to the rising sun on the occasion of Chaite Chhath Puja, in Birgunj Metropolitan City, on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Photo: Ram Sarraf/THT

Devotees celebrate 'Chaite Chhath Puja' keeping Covid-19 safety protocols at bay

Devotees celebrate 'Chaite Chhath Puja' keeping Covid-19 safety protocols at bay

Devotees, flouting the guidelines issued to curb the spread of coronavirus disease, gathered at various water bodies to offer prayers to the rising sun on the occasion of Chaite Chhath Puja in Birgunj on Sunday -
Devotees, flouting the guidelines issued to curb the spread of coronavirus disease, gathered at various water bodies to offer prayers to the rising sun on the occasion of Chaite Chhath Puja in Birgunj on Sunday -
Nepal 19 Apr, 2021
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Two National Investigation Department staffers killed in Bara motorcycle accident

Two National Investigation Department staffers killed in Bara motorcycle accident

Two staffers of National Investigation Department, Province Office, Hetauda, died after the motorcycle they were travelling on got into an accident along the East-West Highway in Bara on Wednesday night -
Two staffers of National Investigation Department, Province Office, Hetauda, died after the motorcycle they were travelling on got into an accident along the East-West Highway in Bara on Wednesday night -
Nepal 15 Apr, 2021
Province-2. Courtesy: MoFAGA

Free legal aid inadequate, ineffective

Free legal aid inadequate, ineffective

Advocate Kiran Kumari Sah, who was appointed by Province 2 government as legal aid provider in Saptari district, has been doing things that Baitanik Wakils (stipendiary lawyers) appointed by District Legal Aid Committee cannot do.
Advocate Kiran Kumari Sah, who was appointed by Province 2 government as legal aid provider in Saptari district, has been doing things that Baitanik Wakils (stipendiary lawyers) appointed by District Legal Aid Committee cannot do.
Nepal 12 Apr, 2021
File Photo - Wildfire spreading in a community forest. Photo: THT

Incidents of wildfire increasing in Sarlahi; relevant authorities remain mum

Incidents of wildfire increasing in Sarlahi; relevant authorities remain mum

​​​​​​​With the onset of dry and windy season, incidents of wildfire have increased in the surrounding areas of Sarlahi district.
​​​​​​​With the onset of dry and windy season, incidents of wildfire have increased in the surrounding areas of Sarlahi district.
Nepal 24 Mar, 2021
The remains of the pressure cooker bomb that exploded at the Land Revenue Office in Lahan, Siraha, on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Photo: Aashish BK/ THT

Goit-led Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (Krantikari) claims responsibility for explosion in Lahan

Goit-led Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (Krantikari) claims responsibility for...

The Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (Krantikari) led by Jai Krishna Goit has claimed responsibility for the IED explosion at the Land Revenue Office in Lahan, Siraha -
The Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (Krantikari) led by Jai Krishna Goit has claimed responsibility for the IED explosion at the Land Revenue Office in Lahan, Siraha -
Nepal 14 Mar, 2021
Leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Rajendra Mahato has said that they would consider power-sharing only when their demands, including that of constitution amendment, are fulfilled. File photo: THT

We will consider joining govt only if our demands are met – JSP leader Mahato

We will consider joining govt only if our demands are met – JSP leader Mahato

Leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Rajendra Mahato has said that they would consider power-sharing only when their demands, including that of constitution amendment, are fulfilled.
Leader of the Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP), Rajendra Mahato has said that they would consider power-sharing only when their demands, including that of constitution amendment, are fulfilled.
Nepal 10 Mar, 2021
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IME proprietors pocket millions, go out of contact

IME proprietors pocket millions, go out of contact

District Police Office, Saptari, has been receiving barrage of cases after proprietors of IME located at Saptari’s Rajbiraj went out of contact by withdrawing remittance sent by the migrant workers.
District Police Office, Saptari, has been receiving barrage of cases after proprietors of IME located at Saptari’s Rajbiraj went out of contact by withdrawing remittance sent by the migrant workers.
Nepal 06 Mar, 2021
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'Support no-trust vote'

'Support no-trust vote'

Nepali Congress General Secretary Sashank Koirala on Friday said his party would have to throw its weight behind the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to unseat Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from the government.
Nepali Congress General Secretary Sashank Koirala on Friday said his party would have to throw its weight behind the Dahal-Nepal faction of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to unseat Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from the government.
Nepal 06 Mar, 2021
Interview with Chief Minister of Province 2 Lalbabu Raut, in Kathmandu, on Photo: Balkrishna Thapa Chhetri/THT

Bhojpuri language not developed thanks to govt apathy

Bhojpuri language not developed thanks to govt apathy

Chief Minister of Province 2 Lalbabu Raut on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Bhojpuri Foundation at a function organised at Gahawa of Birgunj on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.
Chief Minister of Province 2 Lalbabu Raut on Sunday laid the foundation stone for Bhojpuri Foundation at a function organised at Gahawa of Birgunj on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.
Nepal 22 Feb, 2021
Governor of Province 2 Tilak Pariyar has been removed from office and, replaced by Rajesh Jha Ahiraj after President Bidya Devi Bhandari approved the Cabinet's recommendation to do so.

Governor Tilak Pariyar of Province 2 removed, Prez appoints Rajesh Jha Ahiraj as new province head

Governor Tilak Pariyar of Province 2 removed, Prez appoints Rajesh Jha Ahiraj as new...

Governor of Province 2 Tilak Pariyar has been removed from his post and replaced by Rajesh Jha "Ahiraj' following recommendation from Cabinet and swift approval from  President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, on Friday -
Governor of Province 2 Tilak Pariyar has been removed from his post and replaced by Rajesh Jha "Ahiraj' following recommendation from Cabinet and swift approval from  President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, on Friday -
Nepal 19 Feb, 2021
Rautahat district

Municipality mayor lays foundation stone for school, office, temple in Rautahat

Municipality mayor lays foundation stone for school, office, temple in Rautahat

Ishanath Municipality Mayor Santosh Kumar Meheta laid the foundation stone for construction of the municipality building, a school, and a temple to be built from the development budget of the municipality, in Rautahat, on Wednesday..
Ishanath Municipality Mayor Santosh Kumar Meheta laid the foundation stone for construction of the municipality building, a school, and a temple to be built from the development budget of the municipality, in Rautahat, on Wednesday..
Nepal 18 Feb, 2021

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