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Remote Bajura village 'Bichchhya' shines with electricity

1 month ago | thehimalayantimes.com | Prakash Singh

BAJURA, APRIL 21Bichchhya, one of Bajura district's most remote settlements, has been electrified for the first time, ending generations of darkness for its residents. A total of 682 households in Wards 1, 2, and 3 of the Himalayan Rural Municipality now have access to electricity. The electrification was made possible through the Natikhola Micro Hydropower Project, which generates 100 kilowatts of electricity.
Relief distributed to earthquake victims, underprivileged families in Bajura

Feb 24, 2025 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prakash Singh

Bajura, February 24Relief materials have been distributed to to earthquake-affected and impoverished families in Bajura. A total of 157 families from Jagannath Rural Municipality, Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality, and Budhinanda Municipality have received essential supplies. Bajura, frequently hit by earthquakes, has seen hundreds of families living in vulnerable conditions. The relief distribution was coordinated by Nepal Rising and the Badimalika Foundation Nepal.
Massive fire guts Sarlahi plastic factory, losses in crores

Jan 31, 2025 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prabhat Jha

SARLAHI, JANUARY 31A massive fire broke out at a plastic bag manufacturing factory in Bayalbas, of Ishwarpur Municipality, in Sarlahi, early Friday morning, causing damages worth crores. The fire erupted at Himalayan Poly Nepal, a factory operating in a rented house owned by Netra Bahadur Karki at Brahmasthan Chowk, Bayalbas Bazaar, of Ishwarpur Municipality-7.
Indian national arrested with pistol, bullets near Nepal-India border in Rautahat

Jan 20, 2025 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prabhat Jha

RAUTAHAT, JANUARY 20An Indian national was arrested with a semi-automatic pistol and bullets from the Nepal-India border area in Latamari, of Ishnath Municipality-4, Rautahat on Sunday night. Acting on a tip-off about three suspicious individuals at Sunil Hotel in latamari, a team from APF (FOB), Mathia reached the spot at around 8:30 pm on Sunday. While two suspects managed to flee, the team successfully apprehended one person carrying a weapon, the APF No. 11 Battalion, Rautahat, confirmed.
Buddha Air's mountain flight makes safe landing after detection of technical issue - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News

Nov 3, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com

The Buddha Air's aircraft with the call sign 9N AJS was diverted to Kathmandu and made a safe landing after detection of some technical problem during flight.
TIA's 10-hour daily shutdown threatens Nepal's peak tourist season - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News

Oct 8, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com | Kiran Lama

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is slated to close for 10 hours daily from November 8, as part of its runway and infrastructure upgrade.
Achham man finds flimmer of hope after 22 years of pain

Oct 3, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prakash Singh

Local government offers job following life-changing surgery BAJURA, OCTOBER 4After enduring 22 years of pain and social isolation, Dhan Bahadur Saud, a 22-year-old from Chaurpati Rural Municipality-2 in Achham, has finally found a glimmer of hope. Following a successful medical intervention for his congenital urinary bladder condition, Dhan is starting a new chapter in his life.
Three dead in Rautahat, foodwaters receding in Gaur

Sep 29, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prabhat Jha

RAUTAHAT, SEPTEMBER 29Three people have lost their lives in Rautahat district due to drowning and electrocution during ongoing floods. According to the District Police Office, 14-year-old Asha Kumari Sah from Narkatiya in Paroha Municipality drowned in floodwaters while cutting grass. In another incident, Rajkaran Mukhiya, a 40-year-old from Ward No. 4, Durga Bhagwati Rural Municipality, died, as informed by Ward Chairperson Ramanand Yadav.
Aligned development of GHT stressed for further tourism promotion, development - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News

Sep 3, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com

Renowned as the longest and most challenging trekking route, the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in Nepal spans from the east to far-west region of the country, covering a distance of around 1,750 kilometres, crosses 15 high altitude passes that reach heights of 6,146 metres.
2 killed, 3 injured in Rautahat car accident

Jul 12, 2024 | thehimalayantimes.com | Prabhat Jha

RAUTAHAT, JULY 12Two individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries after the car they were traveling in skidded off the road in Gadhimai Municipality of Rautahat district on Friday morning. The car was carrying participants of a marriage procession (janti) from Rautahat towards Sarlahi. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 9:00 AM when a Scorpio car with Indian registration number HR 70 D 8382 lost control and veered into a canal.