Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Man attempts self-immolation in Pokhara



POKHARA: A person has made an attempt at self-immolation in Pokhara. A man living in rented apartment at Kahunkhola, Pokhara-13 had attempted to kill self- setting fire on his body on Sunday.

A woman who went for his rescue was also injured in the process. Both were rescued this afternoon, Information Officer at the District Police Office Kaski, Subas Timilsina, said.

“The house-owner went for the rescue after seeing the man who had set himself on fire and she herself sustained injuries in the process. Both are under treatment at Gandaki Hospital at present,” Timilsina said.

Police have initiated investigation on the cause of the incident.

RSS

Publish Date : 29 January 2023 16:43 PM

Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot dead in Guayaquil

GUAYAQUIL: Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in

Oli’s aggressive address: We are ready to confront this govt

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, elected for a third

Rival candidates ignored at oath-taking ceremony, Chair candidate Ishwar Pokharel not invited

KATHMANDU: Ishwar Pokharel, who was defeated in the race for

Crowd of supporters gathers at Nakkhu prison as Rabi set to be released (In photos)

KATHMANDU: A large crowd of supporters has gathered at the

Minister Bhattarai announces special task force to regulate foreign employment sector

KATHMANDU: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Rajendra Singh