Fragrant flowers gardens set up in 6 Nangarhar districts
Work for the construction of fragrant flowers farms in six districts of eastern Nangarhar province has started, an official said on Monday.
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Nangarhar market blaze causes losses worth 3m afs
A fire that broke out in Jalalabad City, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, has resulted in financial losses worth three million afghanis.
2 water supply projects inaugurated in Nangarhar, Zabul
Two water supply networks have been built in Khogyani district of eastern Nangarhar and Arghandab district of southern Zabul provinces at a cost of over 12.5 million afs, officials said on Thursday.
Folic acid tablets distribution kicks off in Nangarhar
The free of cost distribution of iron or folic acid tablets to girls in 22 districts of eastern Nangarhar province has been launched, an official said on Monday.
Jalalabad: Dozens of addicts sent to Kabul for treatment
Officials at the police headquarters say they have rounded up dozens of drug addicts from the streets of Jalalabad city and sent them to Kabul for treatment.
720 Nangarhar youth being offered professional trainings
More than 700 youth in eastern Nangarhar province will be offered professional training in poultry and tailoring, Labor and Social Affairs Department officials said on Wednesday.
Spread of Dengue fever troubles Nangarhar residents
Some residents of eastern Nangarhar province have expressed concerns about the spread of Dengue fever but according to the health officials the virus posed no serious threat.
2 adultery convicts flogged in Nangarhar
The Supreme Court (SC) has implemented Tazir punishment on two convicts in the Behsud district of eastern Nangarhar province, a statement said on Sunday.
Traders, farmers sign accords to find market for agri products
The Department of Agriculture and Livestock in eastern Nangarhar province says agreements worth nearly $3 million have been signed between farmers and trader to develop the agriculture sector and find market for agriculture products.
UNAMA shares Afghan business leaders’ concerns with Pakistan
Deputy Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Georgette Gagnon has held a meeting with businessmen in eastern Nangarhar province to address their problems, a statement said on Tuesday.
Survey to detect poliovirus launched in Jalalabad
A survey has been launched to detect poliovirus on the outskirts of Jalalabad, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, a statement said on Tuesday. The Environmental Health Protection team, the representatives of the Immunization Department and the World…
Nangarhar records 25 scabies outbreaks this year
The Public Health Department of eastern Nangarhar province has recorded 1,914 cases of scabies in 25 outbreaks during the past seven months. Health officials said scabby breakouts since late March reached 25, which showed a significant spike in…
Torrential rains in Nangarhar wash away crops on 2,000 acres
Standing crops on more than 2,000 acres of land have been destroyed in recent heavy rains, storms and flash floods in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Sunday.
Iran pledges humanitarian aid for Nangarhar flood victims
Officials of the Iranian Consul General in eastern Nangarhar province have pledged humanitarian support to the recent victims of flash floods in the province, a statement said on Thursday.
Emergency meeting talks aid to Nangarhar flood-affectees
Officials of domestic and foreign aid giving organizations on Tuesday held an emergency meeting with the deputy governor of eastern Nangarhar province on provision of aid tor floods-affected people. Deputy governor Syed Ahmad Banuri briefed the meeting on…
Death toll in Nangarhar rains, storms rises to 47
The death toll from Monday heavy rains and storms in eastern Nangarhar province rose to 47, with another 350 finjured, the Disaster Preparedness Department confirmed on Tuesday. Maulvi Saifullah Khalid, director of the department, said fierce storms and…
Nangarhar boat sinking: 10 passengers rescued, 6 bodies recovered
Twenty people, including women and children, lost their lives after boat sank in a river in eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday morning.
Qiyaam pledges to address Nangarhar’s commerce, industrial challenges
Eastern Nangarhar province would be converted into an Economic Zone and initial work in this regard has been started, an official said on Wednesday.
7-storey commercial market being built in Jalalabad city
The Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee held its regular meeting and approved the private sector’s plan to construct a seven-storey commercial market on the municipality’s land in Jalalabad city, the capital of eastern Nangarhar province, and sent it to the…
Nangarhar rival families end 10-year old feud
A 10-year old feud between two families in Shinwari district of eastern Nangarhar province has come to an end and turned into friendship, thanks to tribal elders. Originated from a dispute over land ownership, the enmity had claimed…
3 teen-aged sisters drown in Jalalabad canal
Three sisters have drowned in a canal in eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday.
Residents call for probe into Nangarhar’s Barikab incident
The residents of the Barikab area in eastern Nangarhar province have called for investigations into a clash between the local people and security officials.
Nangarhar flood-affected farmers seek govt’s help
Farmers, who lost their crops and gardens to recent rains and floods in eastern Nangahar province, say the government should assist them. The Department of Agriculture says recent heavy rains and floods damaged crops on about 8,000 acres…
8 people killed, injured in Nangarhar, Ghazni traffic accidents,
Four people have been killed and as many injured separate violent incidents in eastern Nangarhar and southern Ghazni provinces, officials said on Tuesday.
