Govt pledges to ensure clean and safe drinking water for all: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply, Pradeep Yadav, has urged relevant authorities to prioritize and responsibly address the nation’s drinking water sector. Kathmandu 10 Dec, 2024
Ponds being decorated for Chhath festival The ponds and river banks in and around Birgunj are being specially decorated for the Chhath festival. Nepal 04 Nov, 2024
Mercury continues to rise in Tarai, Birgunj schools closed for three days more The Birgunj Metropolitan City has decided to close schools for three days, as the excessive heat continues to affect life in the Tarai. Environment 13 Jun, 2024
Birgunj schools suspend classes for three days due to extreme heat Schools in Birgunj metropolis have been closed for three days. Due to the rise in temperature in the area around Birgunj, the schools are going to be closed for three days from May 29 to 31. Nepal 27 May, 2024
Birgunj Metropolis collects Rs 400 million in revenue Birgunj Metropolis has collected nearly Rs 400 million in revenue in the last 10 months of the current fiscal year. It was able to collect Rs 398 million. Business 21 May, 2024
Birgunj Metropolis collects over Rs 360 million in revenue The Birgunj Metropolitan City (BMC) has collected more than Rs 360 million taxes in nine months of the current fiscal year. Business 16 Apr, 2024
Birgunj Metropolis continues removal of illegal structures The metropolis took action to remove these huts after repeated notices went unheeded. Nepal 02 Apr, 2024
DAOs imposing curfews to control possible riots ​​​​​​​While communal riots have increased across Nepal, local authorities and district administration offices have started using curfews as effective tool to control conflicts. Nepal 04 Oct, 2023
Local levels in Madhes working to establish peace after Malangwa incident ​​​​​​​Madhes is riled up after the conflict between Muslims and the Hindu community in Malangwa during the immersion of Lord Ganesha Idol on September 21. However, local authorities have stepped up efforts to maintain peace and harmony in Madhes. Nepal 27 Sep, 2023
Birgunj Metropolis launches demolition drive to remove illegal structures The Birgunj Metropolitan City has started pulling down structures, private houses, and business and institution buildings built by encroaching public land. Nepal 20 Jul, 2023
Paddy farmers elated with price hike Farmers have felt a sense of relief this year with the rise in the price of paddy. Nepal 10 Feb, 2023
Principal fraudulently appoints teachers, refuses DAO's summons A community school principal in Birgunj is learnt to have appointed teachers at his whim by accepting commissions from teachers thus appointed. It is learnt that Umesh Thakur of Mahanagar Preliminary School of Pragatinagar, Birgunj Metropolitan City-3 appointed teachers in return for commissions. Nepal 23 Jun, 2022
