Curfew in Banke NEPALGUNJ: Banke District Administration Office imposed a curfew in Kohalpur area from 4.30 pm today to 5 am tomorrow. The curfew was clamped after a violent clash had occurred between the police and the agitating locals. The locals were protesting... Travel 30 Jul, 2009
Adulterated fuel ‘seizing up’ Banke bikes Banke, November 18:Hundreds of motorcycle owners in Banke district have alleged that adulteration of petrol has been causing numerous problems in their bikes. The problems include abrupt switching off of the ignition, low mileage and non-functioning of... Travel 19 Nov, 2008
Holiya folks seek respite from swollen Rapti Nepalgunj, July 30:As the swollen Rapti river began eroding their land, locals of Holiya VDC visited the Nepalgunj-based Banke district administration office today and urged officials to resettle them at safer places. They said they came to the... Travel 31 Jul, 2008
Once-over Evacuation orderNEPALGUNJ: The Banke District Administration Office on Sunday issued an order to the Maoists and others concerned to vacate seized government and private buildings within three days. The notice has warned of legal action against anyone... Travel 25 Jun, 2007
Once-over Prohibitory ordersNEPALGUNJ: The Banke district administration office (DAO) on Wednesday issued prohibitory orders in the area lying between municipal building and Charbahini (a military brigade). Issuing a statement, the local administration said the... Travel 10 May, 2007
Nepalgunj clash victims stage sit-in Nepalgunj, March 28: Victims of the Nepalgunj incident that occurred between December 25 and 28 today staged a three-hour sit-in at the Banke District Administration Office (DAO) to demand compensation for damages caused by violence unleashed by the... Travel 29 Mar, 2007
Once-over Curfew still in forceNepalgunj: The Banke District Administration Office clamped a curfew in Khajura area on Monday “as per the request from the local people”. Curfew has been clamped from 10 pm (Monday) till 3 am (Tuesday), the DAO said. —... Travel 13 Mar, 2007
Tarai strike affects life for sixth day Biratnagar, March 11:Life in Morang district was affected on the sixth day today due to the indefinite general called by the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (MJF). Transport service and shops in Biratnagar were closed but most of the schools were open.A... Travel 12 Mar, 2007
Cops’ kin stage protest Nepalgunj, January 25: Kin of policemen killed during the decade-long insurgency on Thursday disrupted works in the Banke District Administration Office as a part of their protest programme to press the government to respond to their 30-point demands,... Travel 26 Jan, 2007
Displaced disrupt traffic Nepalgunj, November 5:People displaced in the course of violence in the country, alleging that not enough is being done to enable them to return to their villages, disrupted traffic on the East-West highway for three hours in Kohalpur today.Displaced... Travel 06 Nov, 2006
DAO aid to victim’s kin NEPALGUNJ: The Banke District Administration Office on Friday provided Rs 1 lakh to the family of Setu BK, who was killed on Tuesday during the ongoing movement for democracy. Chief District Officer Binod Kumar Adhikari handed over the cash to Putali... Travel 22 Apr, 2006
ONCE-OVER King, Queen’s visitBHAIRAHAWA: King Gyanendra and Queen Komal are scheduled to visit Bhairahawa day after tomorrow. Scores of welcome arches have been constructed and the bazaar area has been made spick and span in course of preparations for the... Travel 04 Apr, 2006
