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In one month of this year's monsoon, 674 water-induced disasters were reported from across the country with 31 casualties and 112 injuries. 

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 87 landslide incidents were recorded during the review period. 

These events partially damaged 25 houses and destroyed 11. Additionally, 14 animals were killed and seven cow sheds were destroyed. 

The estimated physical loss from landslides amounted to Rs 22.01 million.

Flooding incidents numbered 64, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to seven others. 

As many as 123 families were affected by the floods.

Lightning strikes proved to be the deadliest, claiming 82 lives and injuring 20 people.

In 45 reported cases of wind-related disasters, one person was killed and three others were injured. 

The physical loss from these incidents was estimated at Rs 2.6 million. 

Kanun Kitab Byabastha Samiti, Babarmahal has become the eighth weekly winner of  the annual subscription campaign, “Jasle Padchha, Awasya Parchha” launched by Annapurna Media Network across the country.

In the weekly lucky draw held at the Tinkune-based headquarters of Annapurna Media Network, Kanun Kitab Byabastha SamitI, Babarmahal with receipt number 1577/81 became the winner.

Readers renewing their subscription or becoming new annual subscribers to Annapurna Post and The Annapurna Express will receive guaranteed gifts upon subscribing.

The annual subscription fee for both newspapers is set at Rs 3,400 each.

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Monthly winners will be rewarded with washing machines and Rs 5,000 Tranquility Spa vouchers. The campaign, which is valid nationwide, will run for four months.

Russia has imposed restrictions on 15 European media outlets in response to EU sanctions on several Russian publications. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the move was a countermeasure to the EU’s 16th sanctions package introduced in February.

The ministry stated that the restrictions target media accused of spreading disinformation. It added that the decision may be reconsidered if the EU lifts its ban on Russian media, according to Xinhua.

Jhapa, the district in Koshi Province, has received 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19, according to Ramesh Barakoti, Chief of the Health Office, Jhapa.

As per the newly implemented vaccination schedule, priority groups include individuals with weakened immune systems, children above the age of five, expectant mothers, and those in direct contact with healthcare workers or infected people. 

The district has reported eight new COVID-19 cases. Of these, five are residents of Jhapa, while the remaining cases include one each from Morang, Ilam, and Dolakha.

Testing for suspected cases has been initiated at the Kakarbhitta border point in Mechinagar Municipality. Three health personnel have been deployed for the task. However, officials are yet to determine a designated health facility for referring serious cases, Barakoti added.