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The number of people suffering from seasonal flu is found to be increasing in the districts of Koshi Province.

Patients of cold-related ailments have been increasing with the dip in temperature in the districts, doctors said. 

Senior Physician of Koshi Hospital Dr Roshan Khadka said the number of patients has increased lately after the severe cold. It is said that the biting cold creates imbalances in body temperature and impacts the blood circulation in the human body as well. 

"The blood vessels shrink as the body temperature lowers in winter. This reduces blood supply to the head, resulting in a continuous headache," Dr Khadka said. 

One of the main reasons behind the headache during the winter is dehydration in the human body, Dr Khadka added. 

Similarly, the children develop sore eyes, headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, breathing problems, and diarrhea with the changes in weather.

Seasonal influenza is a type of virus infection, it is also called flu, and is transmitted through breathing.

The flu affects the elderly, chronically ill, malnourished children, diabetic patients, high blood pressure and heart patients who are on regular medication. 

Doctors suggest that it is advisable to get vaccinated against influenza to avoid various types of viral infection.

Six persons died in a jeep accident at Jurikhet in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6,  Hetauda district on Sunday evening.

Among nine persons injured in the accident, six persons died while receiving treatment, according to Pushkar Bogati, spokesperson at the District Police Office, Makwanpur. 

The jeep (Na 1 Ja 1778) was heading towards Hetauda from Kathmandu via Bhimphedi-Kulekhani road section when the incident occurred. 

Spokesperson Bogati further said the injured ones were rescued immediately and taken to Hetauda Hospital. However, the identities of the deceased are yet to be established. . 

Three others injured in the incident have been undergoing treatment at the Hetauda Hospital.

The District Administration Office, Parsa has called on everyone to maintain social harmony in the district. 

Bhola Dahal, Chief District Officer of Parsa, made a public appeal today urging people not to engage in any activities that disrupt social harmony. 

The District Administration's appeal comes in the context of the protest demonstration organized in Birgunj today.

“Individuals involved in fomenting social, religious, or cultural animosity among each other, affecting national unity, or spreading false rumors that harm the social reputation of communities are being closely monitored on social media accounts such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram,” he said. “It is requested that such activities be taken seriously and that everyone remains alert and cautious.” 

The Secretariat meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun at the party’s central office in Banasthali on Sunday. 

The meeting will dwelt on issues related to the party adjustment and election process, party spokesperson Manish Jha said. 

This is the first Secretariat meeting after party President Rabi Lamichhane returned to his post.

Former Home Minister Lamichhane was released on bail on December 19 in connection with the Supreme Cooperative fraud and organized crime case.