Thursday, November 12th, 2026

One dead, two hurt in lightning



TAPLEJUNG: A person died and two others were hurt after being struck from lightning at Meringden Rural Municipality-2 in Taplejung district.

The incident occurred at Santhakra village in Meringden on Thursday, killing 15-year-old Lal Kumar Sherpa.

The District Police Office, Taplejung, said Sherpa died on the spot while working on his farm during the time of lightning.

Likewise, Nimtemba Sherpa, 19, and Nim Lhyamu Sherpa, 12, who were hurt from the lightning have returned home after the primary treatment in a local health post, according to the police.

Publish Date : 15 July 2022 09:11 AM

Defending champions Lumbini Lions become first team to qualify for NPL playoffs

KATHMANDU: Defending champions Lumbini Lions have become the first team

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

NEW DELHI: The aftermath of the alleged ‘Chinese spy scandal’

High-level RSP delegation to visit China

KATHMANDU: A high-level delegation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)

Five arrested with drugs in separate police operations

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested five people from different parts of

44 people arrested for gambling in Kathmandu and Tanahun

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested 44 people from Kathmandu and Tanahun