गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Rajput breaks 17 days hunger strike following deal Nepal Rajput breaks 17 days hunger strike following deal KathmanduPati August 22, 2022 KATHMANDU – Niharika Rajput has broken her fast-onto-death following a three-point agreement with the government. The agreement reached between Chief District Officer, Kathmandu, Gobinda Prasad Rijal and Rajput on Sunday night. Rajput, who was on the hunger strike for the past 17 days, broke her strike in the presence of Minister for Law Gobinda Prasad Koirala ‘Bandi’. Government advocate on behalf of the writ petitioner would as per request of Rajput demand a DNA test in the case that is sub-judice in the High Court, Janakpur, according to the agreement. It maybe noted that Rajput, a single mother, has long been protesting demanding justice for her and her son. She has accused one Shivaraj Shrestha of Janakpur of raping her when she was 17 years old. She gave birth to a son after becoming pregnant resulting from the rape. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Minister alarmed by increased intensity of natural disasters due… Weather likely to remain fair across the country Health Ministry hosts conclave for health care strengthening Power generation from Upper Tamakoshi restarts partially Kathmandu Valley to see partial changes in weather condition Rs 5.5 million collected from ticket sale for Dharahara climbing… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki