Friday, August 14th, 2026

Bajhang earthquake update: One killed, 135 houses destroyed



BAJHANG: An earthquake in Bajhang district in Nepal on Tuesday claimed one life.

Gunamati Dhami, a 40-year-old resident of Jaiprithvi Municipality-11, Okhal, lost her life during the earthquake.

According to Dipesh Chaudhary, a Police Inspector from the District Police Office, Dhami’s demise occurred in a landslide triggered by the earthquake that struck on Tuesday.

Furthermore, the earthquake left a total of 11 individuals injured in Bajhang.

While two individuals have returned home after receiving medical treatment, nine others are currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital.

The aftermath of the earthquake has been particularly devastating, with 135 structures suffering damage in the Bajhang region, according to local authorities.

Publish Date : 04 October 2023 10:30 AM

NEPSE falls 7.37 points

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 7.37

Home Minister Gurung objects to treatment of ministry officials at committee

KATHMANDU: Home Minister Sudan Gurung has expressed serious concern over

Dhawal Shumsher Rana, Durga Prasai end political alliance

KATHMANDU: Former Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Dhawal Shumsher Rana

Sujata Koirala backs Gagan Thapa, calls for Nepali Congress unity

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has expressed her support

Deuba joins dissident NC faction’s national gathering

KATHMANDU: Former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba has joined