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01-       Butwal carves out plan for urban development

Butwal, July 16: The first meeting of the Butwal Sub Metropolis' Executive Council took the decision to take effective steps to resolve the problems of unmanaged settlement in Butwal.

The meeting held on Saturday took a host of decision including formation of a taskforce for preparation of an archive on the settlement, systematic research and steps to protect the public land property. 

A group of experts will be formed under the coordination of urban planner, Sushil Gyawali, for a master plan for integrated extensive urban development.

Butwal Sub Metropolis Spokesperson, Ram Prasad Regmi, added that another taskforce comprising the head of district's drinking water and sanitation division and drinking water corporation will be formed under the coordination of Deputy Mayor Gumadevi Acharya to resolve the drinking water woes. RSS

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02-       Kailali records seven deaths from snakebite in three months

Kailali, July 16: Seven persons have died in the period of past three months from snakebite here in the district.

Three persons died in course of treatment whereas four died while being rushed to hospital after snakebite, according to Seti Zonal Hospital Emergency Ward In – charge, Krishna Bohara.

Bohara added that the continuing age old practice in the remotest parts of seeking the help of shamans in the case of snakebite is also a reason for death.

A total of 215 persons suffering snakebites had arrived in Seti Zonal Hospital last year. In only just three months this year, there were 68 persons seeking treatment for snakebites.

Last year seven persons were killed from snakebite whereas the same number of deaths has been recorded in the first three months of this year.

Bohara has advised the locals to take precaution when travelling during the night and to seek medical treatment in time rather than visiting the shamans. RSS

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03-       Regmi elected head of RCCI's new executive committee

Ratnanagar (Chitwan), July 16: Ratnanagar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Chitwan's 8th Convention has elected a new executive committee under the leadership of Rajaram Regmi.

The Convention, which kicked off on July 10, plunged into a dispute over amending the statute following which a decision was taken on Saturday to form a new working committee for three years. Regmi added that all the members of the working committee were elected unopposed.

RCCI immediate past Chair, Gyan Bahadur Bisural, said the convention elected 18 members unopposed. RSS

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04-       Two killed, three missing after flood enters settlement

Charikot, July 16: Two persons were killed and three are reported missing after a flood barged through a settlement located at the border of Khimti and Pharpu villages of Ramechap district last night.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kumod Dhungel, of the District Police Office, Ramechap, the mortal remains of 75 – year – old Bal Kumari Khatri of Likhu rural municipality – 7 and a body of an unidentified person were recovered in the flooded area. Six other villagers have been injured and are waiting to be airlifted to safety.

The flood has also swept away a bridge over the Chatibane river along the Khimti – Pharpu route. Two houses near the bridge were also swept away. The incessant downpour from Saturday morning caused the river to swell and the flood struck after 10 am.

The flood also entered a marketplace from the northern section of Khahare bridge of Khimti Bazaar, locals say.

The authorities had tried to rescue the stranded villagers on the same night but could not reach the site due to obstructions along the road. The police arrived in the morning and are searching for the villagers, DSP Dhungel shared further.

Chief District Officer (CDO), Surya Bahadur Khatri, said all three security bodies have been mobilized for rescue operation. Eight years ago, flashfloods had killed eight villagers in Khimti. RSS

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05-       Students launch hunger strike against hike in fees

Itahari, July 16: Two student unions at the Eastern Region Engineering Campus have protested the decision of the engineering research institute of the Tribhuvan University to hike fees by 70 per cent.

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Students associated with Nepal Students' Union (NSU) and All Nepal National Independent Students' Union (Revolutionary) have launched hunger strike demanding the immediate withdrawal of the decision taken without students' consent to hike fees.

NSU's Vice President, Saroj Adhikari, and Revolutionary's Vice Chair, Krishnaraj Neupane, have launched the hunger strike. RSS

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06-       Teenager killed, another injured in bike – bus collision

Bhaktapur, July 16: A person was killed and another injured in a collision involving a motorbike and a bus at Ghathaghar of Madhyapur Thimi municipality last night.

17 – year – old bike rider, Ashim Shrestha, of Bangalamukhi of Lalitpur died in course of treatment following the accident while pillion rider, Iku Joshi, was seriously injured. She is undergoing treatment at the B & B Hospital, Gwarko.

The bus driver Ram Kumar Mahat is under custody at the Metropolitan Police Circle Thimi, said Sub Inspector Bikal Bhattarai of Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD).

The bus (Ba 4 Kha 1991) en route to Kathmandu from Bhaktapur had collided with the bike (Ba 85 Pa 9928) heading towards Bhaktapur at Ghathaghar intersection along the Araniko highway. RSS

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07-       7th World Buddhist Summit in the offing

Kathmandu, July 16: The 7th World Buddhist Summit is being held from November 2 to 7 at the initiative of the Sri Lankan government.

The event is taking place at a time when the world is grappling with the threat of terror and uncertainty. It aims to succeed in propagating the sense of kindness and compassion in all sentinels, according to statement issued by Dr Kyuse Enshinjoh, the supreme advisor to the Summit. RSS