Monday, December 22nd, 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

NEPSE falls 13.88 points, turnover declines

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 13.88

From millet to oranges: Kimbot village emerges as a thriving orange hub

BAGLUNG: Once a village slowly emptying due to migration, Kimbot

Microfinance, loan-sharking victims launch Kathmandu-focused protest from today

KATHMANDU: Victims of microfinance institutions and loan-sharking have launched a

Schools closed across Kathmandu Valley after little-known student union announces education strike

KATHMANDU: Schools across the Kathmandu Valley have been shut down

Nepali Army reaffirms loyalty to Constitution amid debate

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army (NA) has reiterated that it acted