20130524 Nepal Elderly killed in fire
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Elderly killed in fire
Updated: 2013-05-25-10:05
HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE
KATHMANDU: Nhuchhelal Maharjan, 78, of Pandechhap, Kirtipur, died when his mudhouse caught fire on Friday. According to police, the fire spread to other parts of the two-storey house from the kitchen at around 10:30 am when Maharjan was cooking food. Police and local residents doused the blaze and recovered the man’s charred body later. Maharjan was alone in the house when it caught fire. The house was also heavily damaged in the fire, police informed.
Blood donors’ meet
KATHMANDU: Nepal Volunteer Blood Donors Society is organising a national conference on May 29 and 30. A three-member committee, including the president of International Federation of Blood Donor Organisation, is also coming to Nepal on Sunday to participate in the programme. The society said participants from 45 districts are participating in the conference. At present, the society has its branches in 15 districts. The society is also organising a cultural programme on May 28 asking people to donate blood and save lives.
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