गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Aftershock jolts Bajhang Nepal Aftershock jolts Bajhang KathmanduPati November 20, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – An aftershock measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale and with epicentre at Dhamena occurred in Bajhang at 11.37 am today, said the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. Senior seismologist at the Centre, Dr Lokbijaya Adhikari said another aftershock jolted Bajhang following the tremor at Dhamena. “An aftershock measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale took place with its epicentre at Dhamena. Information has been received the aftershock was felt in surrounding districts of Bajhang as well,” he said. An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale and with epicentre in Bajhang had jolted the district on October 3. Many aftershocks have occurred following this quake, according to the Centre. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepali lawmakers seek probe into Tarai unrest Nepal plans higher LPG imports, tightens distribution Delhi chief minister to visit Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple Nepal stocks slide 21 points as trading eases Nepal eye camp restores sight across Bangladesh Nepal urged to reform MSME insurance, lending policies Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Role of Vitamin D in pregnancy to combat COVID-19 Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation DIG Bishwaraj Pokharel recommended for Nepal Police AIG promotion Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner
