Accident insurance up to Rs 2 million for each person involved in election work
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The government is planning to insure an amount of Rs 2 million to all those involved in election process in case of personal accidents or external attack during the elections to be held on November 20.
KATHMANDU, May 13: Number of people dying in the Syangja Jeep Accident has reached 14.
The ill-fated Jeep (GA 2 CHA 3026) enroute to Waling Municipality from Sikre plunged 500 meters down the road at around 10:30 this morning killing 14 people. All the people in the Jeep were voters of the local level poll.
The deceased have been identified as Maya Pun, Pravin Kuwar, Kuldeep Kuwar, Dema Kumari Kuwar, Hari Kala Kuwar, Tanka Lal Kuwar, Jamuna Kuwar, Bhim Kala Kuwar, Muwa Kuwar, Mina Kuwar, Kipful Devi Kuwar, Kort Kumari Kuwar, Gyandali Kuwar and Janu Kuwar of Waling Municipality-14.
Besides, 11 others have sustained severe injuries.
KATHMANDU: The number of deaths in the Salyan Bus Accident has reached 11.
A passenger bus (Ra 1 Kha 2552), bound to Tulsipur, Dang from Jaypani, Salyan, skidded some 200 meters off the road at Kapurkot-5, Salyan on Sunday morning at around 11.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Govinda Thapa, Saylan Police Chief said that eight passengers died on the spot while others breathed their last while undergoing treatment.
As many as 23 passengers have been injured during the accident. Seriously injured passengers are being airlifted to Kathmandu for further treatment, according to police.
DSP Thapa added that rescue of the injured ones is underway.
Police said that overspeeding and dilapidated road conditions could be the reasons behind the accident.
The driver of the vehicle has rmeained absconding soon after the accident.
Most of those traveling on the bus were reportedly returning to their homes after observing Bhai Tika festival.
