RNA launches aerial patrol Himalayan News ServicePhidim, January 22: The RNA has launched a massive aerial patrol in the northern parts of Panchthar district from Saturday following the Wednesday’s clash with the Maoists on Ilam-Phidim section of Mechi Highway. The Maoists had... Travel 23 Jan, 2005
Travelling on Mechi Highway an ordeal Laxmi Gautam Phidim, January 15: Travelling along the Mechi Highway is much difficult because of over a dozen of checks by the security forces and the Maoists. Security forces have set-up at least seven check posts and the Maoists conduct checks at... Travel 16 Jan, 2005
Maoists demand two months’ salary from teachers Himalayan News ServicePhidim, January 13:Maoists have asked all teachers of the 40 VDCs in Panchthar district to donate two-months’ salary to the party every year. In a statement issued by the ‘Maoist people’s committee’ today, the teachers... Travel 14 Jan, 2005
Biz briefs Foodgrain scarcity feltILAM: Northern VDCs of Ilam and Panchthar districts in Mechi zone have been hit by the scarcity of food grains. Transportation of food grains to the remote areas has been stalled since the last seven months, grumble the locals.... 12 Jan, 2005
ONCE-OVER Five hurt in bus mishapDANG: Five persons were seriously injured when a passenger bus with pilgrims on board met with an accident near Rihar of Dang at around 5:00 pm on Sunday. Many others are reported to have sustained minor injuries when the bus... Travel 10 Jan, 2005
ONCE-OVER 4 govt officials abductedPHIDIM: Maoists on Thursday abducted four government officials, including District Education Officer Dilliram Luintel, who were returning from a mobile camp at Yasok Bazaar of Panchthar district. They were abducted from... Travel 30 Apr, 2004
No docs for patients Himalayan News Service Phidim, April 25: Panchthar district hospital is yet to get two doctors for the last two years and patients, especially those injured in accidents, are forced to suffer until they can reach another medical centre. Even routine... Travel 26 Apr, 2004
ONCE-OVER Ad hoc justices sworn inKATHMANDU: Chief Justice Govinda Bahadur Shrestha on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ad hoc justices of the Supreme Court. According to the Supreme Court, the ad hoc justices Sharada Prasad... Travel 22 Apr, 2004
ONCE-OVER 3 Maoists killed in blastPHIDIM: Three Maoists were killed when socket bombs they were preparing went off at Nakkale of Sidin VDC-9 in Panchthar district on Sunday afternoon. Three civilians were severely injured in the blast. According to the locals,... Travel 20 Apr, 2004
8-yr-old boy electrocuted Rastriya Samachar SamitiGorkha, April 16:A child who was playing went a telephone cable that had fallen on the ground in the high winds on Thursday and was in contact with the electricity mains was killed on Friday at local Kholkhole. Eight-year-old... Travel 17 Apr, 2004
ONCE-OVER NC(D) discussionKATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress (Democratic) central working committee on Thursday discussed the concept letter of the party for a long-term and short-term policy of restructuring the state management. The central committee meet will... Travel 19 Mar, 2004
Few tourists visit Kalipani Laxmi GautamPhidim, January 20Kalipani, once a popular tourist spot situated on the lap of Kanchanjunga and Kumbakarna, has turned desolate due to the decline in tourists visiting the place.Kalipani is fifteen minutes walk away from Gopetar, a trade... 21 Jan, 2004
