Four Local Levels in Myagdi Still Lack Own Ambulance
Out of the six local levels in Myagdi, four of the local levels still haven't purchased their own ambulance to provide health facilities to the people under their local government, even after 10 years of local level formation. Article 35 of the Constitution of Nepal 2015 guarantees the right to…
Health Problems for the General Public Due to Large Vehicles Transporting Materials for Hydropower Projects
In the mountainous district of Myagdi, ongoing construction of eight hydropower projects within the Raghu Ganga Rural Municipality has led to increased health problems for residents of four wards within the municipality. Ward member Ramji Sharma from Raghu Ganga Rural Municipality-3 stated that the dust covers the entire village as…
District Hospital in Myagdi Lacks 92 Types of Free Medicines for Distribution
Patients at Beni Hospital are facing difficulties due to the lack of a smooth supply of medicines that are free to be distributed at the district level. The hospital operates a free medicine distribution unit but currently has only 25 to 30 types of medicines available. While the government provides…
Accused Arrested for Crime of Rape
Police arrested 36-year-old Dirga Budhathoki of Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 on July 28 for the crime of raping a 49-year-old woman. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at District Police Office on 28 July alleging that the accused raped the victim on 22 Jun . Police Inspector Rajan Rayamajhi of…
After School Building Collapse: Local Homes Destroyed, Others at Risk of Landslides
In Raghuganga Rural Municipality-4, Dagnam, Indraman Thajali's home, along with the Janata Secondary School building, has been destroyed. Gun Pun, a teacher at Janata Secondary School in Dagnam, reported that the house was destroyed due to the collapse of the school building during the earthquake. Despite the incident occurring in…
Accused of Killing Arrested
In Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-5, it is alleged that 42-year-old Dhan Bahadur Chhantyal was killed by a sharp weapon. Following the incident, his 39-year-old brother Som Bahadur Chhantyal was arrested by police on June 26, 2024. According to Rajan Rayamajhi, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Myagdi, during a family dispute,…
Faecal Bacteria Detected in Drinking Water Across Myagdi District
During the extensive testing of water samples from 59 locations across Myagdi district, findings revealed that faecal bacteria were present in the drinking water of 27 sites. This represents approximately 47% of the sampled locations where water was deemed unfit for consumption. Head of the Health Office, Bhuban Thakurathi, highlighted…
Health Facilities Provided to Over 1,000 Senior Citizens Through Door-to-Door Campaign
Beni Municipality has provided services to over 1,700 senior citizens, people with physical disabilities, and chronic patients within its area through the 'Health Worker in Door-to-Door' campaign. This initiative aims to deliver health services directly to senior citizens aged 70 and above at their doorstep, benefiting both the recipients and…
Accused Arrested for Killing Wife
Police arrested 60-year-old Bal Bahadur Chantyal, the husband, 28-year-old Moti Bahadur Chantyal, and 23-year-old Bhabindra Bahadur Chantyal, sons on 1 June for killing 43-year-old Bishnu Chantyal of Raghuganga Rural Municipality-7, Chimakhola, Simdadha. Inspector Rajan Rayamajhi of District Police Office Myagdi informed that after the victim was found dead on the…
Accused Arrested for Misbehaving Against Female Police Officer
Police arrested 36-year-old Anil Kc of Beni Municipality-6 on 17 May for the charge of misbehaving with a female police officer on duty. Police Inspector Ashok Jha informed that the aggrieved party filed a complaint against the accused on May 17, alleging that he misbehaved with the on duty female…
