Govt apathy riles flood-hit in far-west Dhangadhi, September 23: Flood victims in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts have accused the government of neglecting them. The government is yet to dispatch relief to the flood-hit areas even as floods ravaged the districts four days ago.“The... Travel 24 Sep, 2008
Flood victims clash with cops in Sunsari, six hurt Itahari, September 22:Victims of Saptakoshi flood today staged demonstrations in Sunsari district to protest irregularities in relief distribution. The displaced sheltering in several camps in the district said they were forced to agitate after the... Travel 23 Sep, 2008
CRF panel to hold flood relief hand-over Kathmandu, September 3:A steering committee meeting of Citizens’ Relief Fund (CRF) here today decided to hold a relief handover ceremony on Friday. “The meeting also decided to request artistes and singers to take part in the humanitarian... 03 Sep, 2008
Relief for flood-hit being misused Rajbiraj, September 1:Though various national and international organisations are pouring in donations and relief materials for the victims of Saptakoshi flood, several victims taking shelter in different parts complained that they were not getting any... Travel 01 Sep, 2008
Time to deliver With the Maoist-led government taking a full shape yesterday, it is expected to go into full swing in making the general people feel a difference in day-to-day governance, as well as in completing the remaining tasks of the peace process, including the... 31 Aug, 2008
Citizens’ relief fund for flood victims Kathmandu, August 29:A Citizens’ Relief Fund was set up today at the behest of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI). Maha Sanchar, CNI, Nepal Bankers’ Association, Nepal Remittance Association, Nepal Finance Company Association, CNI Youth... 29 Aug, 2008
Victims complain of poor relief distribution; relief material looted Itahari, August 26:The distribution of relief among victims of the Koshi flood in Sunsari is being done in an unprofessional and non-transparent manner, complain the victims.Irregular distribution of relief and lack of proper coordination among the... Travel 27 Aug, 2008
Govt pledges aid for flood victims Kathmandu, July 24:The Home Ministry said today that the government is committed to providing relief to victims of floods and landslides.Floods have mainly hit Sunsari, Parsa, Itahari and Saptari districts in recent days. Over 1,500 buildings and 100... Travel 25 Jul, 2008
Red Cross may halt services in Parsa Birgunj, December 4: Nepal Red Cross Society Parsa district branch has warned of discontinuing all services because of increasing insecurity.The latest warning came as a reaction to the protests against NRCS activity and gheraoing the offices citing... Travel 05 Dec, 2007
Complaint lodged against Saptari Red Cross chief Rajbiraj, November 5:Accusing Saptari district chairman of the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), Jogendra Bhagat, of misappropriating relief meant for flood victims, a member of the NRCS (Saptari chapter) has moved the NRCS central office. Demanding... Travel 06 Nov, 2007
Demo against misuse of relief distribution Sarlahi, November 4:People dwelling along the banks of Bagmati river in the western portion of Sarlahi district today staged a demonstration in Malangwa to protest alleged irregularities in the distribution of flood relief materials.NSP cadre Ram... Travel 05 Nov, 2007
BIZ BRIEFS MBL opens 13th branchKATHMANDU: Machhapuchchhre Bank Ltd (MBL) is opening its 13th branch at Itahari of Sunsari on Wednesday. the branch will provide 365 days banking service and evening counter also, states a press release. Machhapuchchhre Bank Ltd is... 31 Oct, 2007
