One person was killed and two others were injured in a road accident at Hanumanchowk, Bhadrapur municipality-10, on Thursday night.
The Singjema lake in Taplejung is gradually developing into a tourism destination. Located at an altitude of 4,700 metres from the sea level at ward number 7 of Phaktanglung rural municipality in the Olangchungola area, this alpine lake is a blend of spiritualism and natural beauty.
Pavan Bhattarai, chief of the road division, said that the bridge was to be complete four days ago but the delay was caused due to the delay in supply of the RCC Hume Pipes.
Hoteliers in Lukla, Jorsalle, Phakding, Namche, Khumjung, and Tengboche—areas along the Khumbu trekking routes—are actively welcoming guests.
Jet boat service has been brought into re-operation in the Saptakoshi River in Chatara of Sunsari from Monday onward.
The work to repair the Maikhola-Bhanjang section of the Mechi highway has been stopped after another landslide occurred. The road section was damaged by a landslide few days ago.
Domestic tourists have also started coming to Kanchanjungha region from cities like Biratnagar, Dharan, Damak. Tourism business is the main income of the locals of Kyapla, Phale, Ghunsa, Khabajen, and Lonak of Phaktanglung Rural Municipality-6.
A delegation from the UAE Red Crescent has distributed humanitarian aid to the people affected by floods from various rivers in Sunsari. The UAE Red Crescent has implemented the humanitarian project with the assistance and coordination of the UAE Embassy in Kathmandu and relevant authorities. Samir Khan, a local supporter, informed
As tension escalated, police fired 10 rounds of tear gas shells to disperse the protesting crowd. Local police reported that the tense situation returned to normalcy later.
Landslide obstructed Mechi Highway of Maikhola section.
The swollen Sunsari rivulet entered the human settlements at Babiya and flooded the entire area following the incessant rains on September 28 and 29.
The recent monsoon flooding and landslides have devastated the country, resulting in significant loss of life and property.