Chyangra for Dashain

Pokhara: Local authorities said they were preparing to bring more than 30,000 chyangras — the Himalayan goats — to Pokhara, Myagdi and Baglung from the mountainous districts of Mustang and Dolpa, and from Tibet of China for this year’s Dashain and Tihar. Dr Guru Prasad Khakurel, chief, District Veterinary Office Mustang, said the number of the Himalayan goats would even increase as per the demands. “Some 70,000 such chyangras could be supplied if there will be demands this Dashain.” Last year, such animals were supplied only from Mustang district. He also claimed that the chyangras will be made available at cheaper price than that of last year’s Dashain. — HNS

Hunter found dead

NEPALGUNJ: Tarka Bahadur BK, a resident of Chappargaudi in Banke’s Khanskusma VDC, was found dead in a forest on Thursday. The 41-year-old had left his house for hunting five days ago. His body was found in Lauki jungle, some 500 meters north of East-West Highway. Thamman Kumal, 47, another hunter who had accompanied BK, is still out of contact. Locals found him dead with his country-made gun lying beside him, police said. — HNS

Man electrocuted

MAHENDRANAGAR: A youth was electrocuted in Kanchanpur on Thursday. Arjun Chaudhari, 25, a resident of Laxmipur-4, received an electric shock while operating an equipment. Critically injured Chaudhari died on the way while being rushed to nearby hospital, family members said. — HNS