The government has extended the campaign against elephantiasis for five more days. Earlier, the time of medicine against elephantiasis was slated till today.
Forest fires are ravaging forest areas, including emerging plants in Mahottari. An early outbreak of forest fires is likely to loom large in lack of winter rain this time.
The daily life of people in Mahottari has been affected by the cold wave for the past two weeks. People have been forced to stay indoors as a result of the severe cold in central, western, and southern regions of the district.
Five people were injured after a clash ensued between the police personnel and residents of Ramgopalpur Municipality in Mahottari district on Thursday.
Today, which is considered the third and main day of the festival, prayers and religious rituals, including puja and prasad, bathing in the Ganges, and fasting can be observed.
