- Sunday, 12 April 2026
Excavation resumes at Dangisharan, ancient Tharu village in Dang
Excavation activities have resumed at the archaeological site of the palace of the Tharu king Dangisharan, located at Sukaurakot in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-11, Dang. The objective is to transform this location into a ‘living museum’. A specialised team from the Department of Archaeology, Kathmandu, has resumed operations halted earlier, aiming to complete the excavation. The initial excavation conducted approximately eleven years ago was left incomplete, thereby hindering a full understanding of the site’s historical significance. The ongoing effort seeks to fill this gap. Churna Bahadur Chaudhary, the central treasurer of the Tharu Kalyankari Sabha, emphasised that the primary objective at this stage is to finalise the excavation process. “The team from the Department of Archaeology is actively working towards that goal,” he stated.
Banke farmers taking to maize cultivation
Farmers in Banke district have recently been shifting their focus toward maize cultivation, driven by higher income potential and reliable market access. According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre in Banke, maize cultivation has become increasingly popular as it allows farmers to grow up to three crops a year while ensuring good returns. Dr. Binod Ghimire, Head of the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, said that farmers are becoming more attracted to maize farming as the marketing of maize has been ensured. Currently, maize is cultivated on 4,228 hectares of land in the district, yielding around 19,599 metric tonnes annually.
Fresh push to operate electric buses in Lumbini
Efforts have gained renewed momentum to bring into operation electric buses introduced nearly five years ago in the Lumbini area with support from the Asian Development Bank, aimed at promoting tourism and protecting the environment. The buses have remained unused for a long time, but stakeholders are now increasingly discussing how to utilise them effectively. The Lumbini Development Trust has already handed over five electric buses to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. At present, the buses are stationed on the premises of Gautam Buddha International Airport. Various options are under discussion regarding their management and operation.
SC's order to relocate Lumbini industries sparks uncertainty
The Supreme Court’s order to relocate polluting industries to protect the Lumbini area, a World Heritage Site, has left the industrialists in a state of uncertainty. The Court’s landmark ruling directs the removal of more than 61 industries operating within a 15-kilometre radius of Lumbini, prompting entrepreneurs to seek clarity on the way forward. The full text of the order, issued in August last year, was made public a few days ago.
Twenty-six injured in bus accident
The bus with registration number plate Bhe 1 Kha 4373, heading from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, overturned after the driver lost control in the night, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Ripendra Singh of the District Police Office.
Demolition drive to clear encroachment along Dhamboji and Pushpalal Chowk
A demolition drive using bulldozers is currently underway to remove encroachments on both sides of the main road between Dhamboji and Pushpalal Chowk along Surkhet Road, one of the busiest commercial areas in Nepalgunj. The Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Office said the encroachments were being cleared to construct dedicated footpaths, ensuring safer and more convenient movement for pedestrians. The move has, however, sparked strong protests from local business owners. Encroachment removal began after authorities marked a two-meter-wide boundary from the edge of the drainage along the busy stretch from Dhamboji Chowk to Karakando Chowk and started demolishing structures with bulldozers. Mohammad Sharif Bagwan, a businessman from Dhamboji Chowk, expressed anger over the sudden use of bulldo
Heavy rain obstructs Butwal-Narayangadh road
The Daunne section of Binayi Triveni Rural Municipality-2 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Sustaeast) along the East-West Highway has been completely blocked after roads turned slippery due to the rain.
Kaligandaki Corridor to get seven new bridges
Vehicles and passengers who have long faced difficulties due to the lack of bridges over rivers along the Kaligandaki Corridor are set to get relief. During the monsoon, travellers have been forced to take risks while crossing rivers without bridges. The planned construction is expected to ease these dangers. According to Birendra Teli, Information Officer at the Kaligandaki Corridor Gaindakot-Ramdi-Maldhunga Road Project Office in Palpa, seven bridges will be constructed in the Gulmi section. These include bridges over Badhare Khola, Dihing Khola, Baudi Khola, Hasmadi Khola, Bade Khola, Siureni Khola and Palung Khola.
Police open fire to take drug dealers under control in Rupandehi
The Nepal Police personnel opened fire in Rupandehi district last night to nab three suspected drug traffickers.
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Call to run Gautam Buddha International Airport
The people's representatives from Siddharthanagar Municipality in Rupandehi have asked the authorities for the operation of the Gautam Buddha International Airport at the earliest.
PM Shah discusses development and good governance with Lumbini MPs
During the meeting, discussions were held on programs that can be implemented within the current fiscal year 2082/83, long-term infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, health, education, good governance and social issues.
BNP prepares for golden jubilee celebrations
Bardiya National Park (BNP), a main tourist destination in western Nepal, has begun preparations to celebrate its golden jubilee on April 10. The park is planning a series of special
One teenager killed, another injured in Dang assault
According to police, 16-year-old Ayushman Thapa Magar, a resident of Pankhapani in Rapti Rural Municipality-1, and 17-year-old Smit Pradhan of Barahakhutti, Rapti Rural Municipality-2, had left their homes on Thursday night at around 8 PM, saying they were going to a friend’s house.
