The fertilizers were received by the provincial offices of Krishna Samagiri Company in Birgunj, Biratnagar, and Bhairahawa.

Both the Asian countries signed an agreement that would have witnessed Nepal receiving 50,000 metric tonnes of urea. Additionally, Nepal would have already received the complete agriculture delivery.

However, due to the pandemonium caused by the contagion, Bangladesh sent the fertilizers now. The rest of the 5,000 metric tonnes, along with an added 2,000 metric tonnes, will be sent by Bangladesh in a week.

The timing of the fertilizer arrival was apt as the monsoon season has begun. The paddy plantation is initiated by the farmers across Nepal at this point in time.

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The resort with treehouses and innovative dining spaces at Shibhadhara of Dharan Sub-metropolis-13 has been attracting around 1000 tourists per day.

“People are thronging our resort because of the treehouses that we built for the first time not only in our city,’’ said Gyandip Limbu, owner of the resort.

According to the resort management, the tourists are mainly from Dharan, Itahari, Biratnagar and surrounding cities. Even people from bordering areas of Bihar in India are visiting the resort on a daily basis to witness the treehouses.

With an investment of NPR 5 million, the Subha Gantabya Resort was the first to build the treehouses in the city and witnessed a commercial success.

The success of Subha Gantabya Resort has encouraged other organizations and tourist authorities to take the similar project.

Other Major Treehouse Projects

• Yalambar Community Forest of Dharan-8 built a treehouse with a seating capacity of 20
• Local Community Forest Users’ Group in Ilam constructed two treehouses
• Local youth, Prem Limbu and Hemkumar Limbu constructed a treehouse in Dhankuta district

The construction of beautiful treehouses has transformed the ‘unknown’ areas to ‘new travelling hotspots’.

Let’s hope the treehouse project will help the Nepali tourism industry to attract 2 million tourists during the ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ campaign.

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The two Prime Ministers will officially open the check post through video conferencing at 11 A.M.

The check post has been built incorporation with India in a bid to ease the cargo trade and movement of people between two countries.

Key Points of ICP:

• Cost of the project: NPR 140 crores
• Area used: 260 acres
• Modern facilities for immigration clearance of foreign passengers and cargo
• Can handle 500 trucks per day

Integrated Check Post (ICP) Biratnagar is the second ICP on the Nepali border and the first one was built at the Raxaul-Birgunj border.

Apart from this, both the Prime Ministers will talk on the progress of the ‘post-earthquake reconstruction housing project’ in Nepal.

Earlier, Modi Government has agreed upon providing USD 1 billion for the reconstruction of 50,000 houses in the Gorkha and Nuwakot districts of Nepal. So far, 45,000 houses have been rebuilt.

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One such place, in fact the country’s ‘industrial capital’, is none other than ‘Biratnagar’ of Moran District in the eastern-most Terai region of Nepal.

Located 399 km close to the main capital Kathmandu and 6 km away the bordering area to the Indian state of Bihar, Biratnagar is currently the second most-densely populated area with more than 2 lakh population and also the interim capital of Province 1.

Biratnagar holds a special place in the modern history of Nepal as the country’s most politically-active region!

It boasts of having given five prime ministers to the country and hosting the country’s famous revolutionary incidents of the first anti-Rana movement and 1973 Nepal Plane Hijack incident.

For its development, Biratnagar has been declared as the metropolitan in May 22, 2017 and is today the fourth most-populated metropolitan of the country after Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Named After Mahabharata King
Popularly called as the ‘second capital’ and the ‘Capital of the Orient (East)’, Biratnagar has its history dating back to Mahabharata times.

The region was named after King Virata, the in-law of King Arjuna, the central character of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata.

Initially known as ‘Gograha Bazaar’, the region witnessed a new phase of transformation in 1914 A.D. when the then Governor of Moran District moved all the major infrastructure facilities such as hospitals and many government offices from Rangeli (Morang’s old capital) to Gograha Bazaar.

After five years from then, the then Rana ruler Keshar Shamsher Rana gave the name ‘Biratnagar’ after finding key ancient architectural findings in the region believed to be of King Virat’s period.

Even today, one can find the ruins of destroyed palace and ages-old idols preserved in the southern part of the city at Bhediya of the Buddhanagar Village Development Committee (VDC).

In Nepali, Birat means huge and Nagar means city, so the place can also be called ‘Large City’.

Politically Active
Biratnagar boasts of gifting nearly five prime ministers to the nation and holds a special place in the modern political history of Nepal.

While Krishna Prasad Koirala was the first famous political leader of Biratnagar, his sons Matrika Prasad Koirala and Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala served as the prime ministers of Nepal during the post democracy era.

The region is also home to the Girija Prasad Koirala, the erstwhile prime minister known to have served the position for four times.

Sushil Koirala, Sailaja Acharya, Bharat Mohan Adhikari, Lal Babu Pandit, Amod Prasad Upadhyay, Bharat Mohan Adhikari and Mahesh Acharya are among other popular Nepali political leaders from Biratnagar.

Industrial Capital
Biratnagar is popularly known as the ‘industrial capital’ of Nepal and is home to Biratnagar Jute Mills, the first large-scale industry of Nepal.

The region is also locally known as the economic center of eastern Nepal.

Majorly driven by the country’s today budding start-up culture, Biratnagar is home to Golchha Organization, which was once a small start-up and is now a multi-million house.

Biratnagar is also the second largest Land Port of Nepal and also has a connectivity to major Custom Route with India.

With high concentration of factories and industries and the country’s large-scale industry Birat Jute Mills, the region is home to more than 6000 industries.

Arts & Entertainment
Biratnagar is home to literary experts such as Bhanubhakta Pokhrel Bal Krishna Pokhrel, Biwas Pokhrel, Dev Kumari Thapa, Parshu Pradhan, Kabiraj Neupane, Nawaraj Subba, Sima Avas and Dadhiraj Subedi, among others.

Some of the significant and famous books in Nepali literature were from Biratnagar.

Biratnagar also produced landmark publications in poetry such as Jeevanko Chheubaata by Suman Pokhrel and Bholi Basne Bihan written by Krishna Bhushan Bal.

Biratnagar is famous for Nepal’s two most-sought sports: Football and Cricket.

The city is home to Sahid Rangsala, one of the country’s largest football stadium with more than 10,000 capacity.

A cricket stadium is also being constructed in the outskirts of Biratnagar in Baijanathpur VDC, namely Biratnagar Cricket Ground to host local and national-level cricket tournaments. The city also has lawn tennis and basketball courts.

Entrance to Exciting Destinations

Biratnagar is one of the major tourist attractions of Nepal hosting places of interest for explorers.

Let’s take at some of them:
Baraha Chhetra: This is one of the major religious shrines of Nepal. This is believed to be the exact place where Varaha or Baraha, the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a wild boar, killed the demon-king Hiranyaksha. The shrine is located at the meeting point of the two major rivers of Nepal: Saptakoshi and Koka.

Hile: The famous trekking point of the past known to many as the starting point to begin the camping trek to Makalu. However, the place lost its recognition as the trek spot with the advancement of Tumlingtar-Khandbari road and is still known for its natural ambience.

Dhankuta: Popular as the model city of Nepal, Dhankuta is also known for its famous bazaar. The eastern Nepal is popular for its banana, silk and nettle fibers used to make cushion covers, clothing and tablecloths.

Forests: The region is home to some unique greenery on earth with forests of Tinjure, Milke and Jaljale offering a picturesque view. One can enjoy dense deciduous shrubs cover and the shades of red hues upon travel across the 30-km forest area.

Koshi River: This is one of the most sacred rivers in the Hindu mythology. Coming from the major confluence of tributaries from Chatra Gorge, the river presents a serene view surrounded by awesome mountains and terrain areas of Nepal.

Jute Mills: Biratnagar jute mills is one unique aspect of Nepal as the country’s first-scale industry. Known as the country’s oldest industrial establishment, this jute mills was established in 1936 during the tenure of the then Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher.

Dharan: This is another beautiful place of Nepal offering a distinct glimpse of middle-class suburban societies with parks and well-maintained bungalows, among others. The place also has a large Gorkha recruiting area that is heart to the world’s famous Gurkha soldiers.

Ilam, Kali Mandir, Haat Bazaar and Basantapur are among other places of interest in Biratnagar for travel lovers! Interesting right? So, plan your next trip to Biratnagar to witness the region’s unique aspects among other Nepali cities.

Biratnagar in News
It’s no surprise that Biratnagar has been in news in every search for Nepal development!

Here we will see some major news updates that Biratnagar was featured in over the years:

• Fast-paced Development: Do you know? Biratnagar Metropolis has signed in more than 60 developmental projects in just two weeks period during June 15-29, 2018 with at least 5-7 projects signed per day during the period. The Finance Ministry of Province.1 allotted the metropolis a Rs 6.6 million budget for various developmental projects.
• As Britain’s Sister City: In a discussion with Biratnagar Metropolitan City (BMC) Mayor Bhim Parajuli, the British Ambassador to Britain pitched on a proposal for making Biratnagar Metropolitan a sister city of Britain citing BMC’s fast-paced ongoing projects and path towards development.
• Biratnagar Airport: Biratnagar has been in news for quite some time with regard to the master plan for the expansion of Biratnagar airport to international level, for improving Nepal’s air connectivity and drive in more international tourists to the Province 1.
• Being Tech-savvy: This news update introduces you to a different shade of Biratnagar. Biratnagar has reportedly deployed advanced flying robotics to track and monitor all its public development projects. BMC is using ‘video drones’ for filming and mapping of projects’ progress.
• Transit Home:  Established in 1998 at Sainikole, the Transit Home in Biratnagar has been news as the center that protects illicit trafficking of Nepali girls across the border area. Set up by Nepal’s leading organization for women protection Maiti Nepal, the Center has been actively working against girl and women trafficking in the high-risk Nepali border area sharing borders with Indian state of Bihar.
• India-Nepal Air Agreement: Very recently, India has agreed to open four new air entry points to Nepal across the eastern and western parts of the country to facilitate movement of international traffic. Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Dhaka is one of such four routes agreed.
• New Shopping Malls: Biratnagar was featured in news for welcoming new shopping malls that are going to change the city’s urban landscape. With around Rs 3 billion private sector investment, BMC is awaiting three big shopping malls: Nepal Bazaar, Central Mall and Centurion Mall, with Centurion being the first shopping mall of the city.
• As Province. 1 Capital: Biratnagar drew an amazing response in 2017 with regard to a proposal for making Biratnagar as Province. 1 capital. “Biratnagar carries historic significance, so it will be gross injustice to this grand city to consider establishing the provincial capital elsewhere,” says Mayor Parajuli.
• Nepal’s 2^nd Cargo Train Route: India and Nepal launched Nepal’s first cargo train from Kolkata Port to Bathana of Bihar (India) near the Jogbani-Biratnagar bordering point. Through this trial, the two countries planned of creating a second cargo train route linking Nepal with India. The new route is being termed positive in boosting Nepal-India trade ties.

List not exhaustive! Biratnagar is no doubt a one-stop solution if one has to speak about the burgeoning development of Nepal in the recent times.

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Nepal is a beautiful nation with values and cultural traditions retained despite the transition from the medieval to modern times, so is the case with its food!

Ranging from colorful sweets to some mouth-watering delicacies, Nepal has everything to entice the travel and food lover and especially, the health conscious. Compared with the other South Asian countries, Nepal follows a healthy diet that includes chunky vegetables, lean meats, pickled ingredients and salads.

While we cannot number the food varieties that the states of Nepal collectively produce, we bring to the plate some of the most exciting food from Nepal.

Main Dishes and Snack Items

Let’s start with Dal Bhat Tarkari, Nepal’s national dish.

1) Dal Bhat Tarkari

This traditional dish originally from Bengal is a combination of rice and lentils. The Bhat (rice or other substitutes like cornmeal and barley) is placed in the center and is accompanied by the dal (lentils soup) and with various other side dishes like salads, tarkari (vegetable) curries (meat, fish or chicken), yogurt and chutney. This dish represents the simplicity and humility of the people of Nepal

2) Thukpa

With its origin credited to the eastern part of Tibet, Thukpa is a hot noodle soup. This warm dish consists of meat and boiled vegetables with noodles (known as Thukpa in Tibetan). The meat stock adds a wonderful aroma to the dish. The varieties of meat that can be added to the Thukpa include yak, goat, chicken and lamb.While the dish is famous in Nepal and Tibet, the former’s version appeals to the people with its extra hint of spice. Kathmandu and other mountain regions are home to this warm dish in Nepal. This dish speaks of the warmth of the Nepalis towards visitors.

3) Chatamari

A snack that was introduced by the Newars, the Chatamari or Keema Chatamari is a dish that is made using rice flour. Converted into a flatbread, the base is then cooked over heat. The topping usually includes minced meat or egg and some vegetables including tomato, onions and green chilly. This snack reminds us of the cultural co-existence of the people of Nepal.

4) Maas Ko Bara

This street food is found at the corners of Kathmandu streets. The dish is made with dark lentils that are soaked overnight and made into a paste. This paste is then mixed with masala (spices) and shaped into small flat circles. These circles are fried in mustard oil. Towards the end of the preparation, an egg is broken on it and minced meat is sprinkled.

5) Dheedo

A sugar-free dish, Dheedo is made of wheat or maize. Rich in nutrients, this delicacy is served with Gundruk soup that is made of dried Gundruk and fermented green leafy vegetables. Usually made as a soup, the Nepalis add beans and potatoes. It has a tangy taste to it and makes for a very good side-dish with Dheedo. The dish is also known as the ‘National food of Nepal’.

6) Momos

Nepal’s dumplings are now a favorite snack in India and Bhutan. The momo is believed to have originated in Tibet and is similar to the Gyozo in Japan. The momo is a steamed bun that contains steamed vegetables and meat. The snack is served with several dips. More often with tomato sauce and fermented vegetables.And with new improvisations being made to the dish, the momos are filled with cheese and even mashed potato. These dumplings can be steamed, fried or boiled.

Nepal Curry Dishes

1) Gorkhali Lamb

More of a dish prepared in winter, Gorkhali lamb is a rich and filling curry item that is popular in Nepal. The chunky lamb pieces are slow-cooked alongside potatoes and chopped onions. This method of cooking brings out the rich flavors of the ingredients and renders an appetizing aroma. Sometimes, the meat is grilled and marinated with a chilly mixture before being added to the gravy. This is done to add more flavor the dish. The Gorkhali lamb tastes best when teamed with rice or roti (chapathi/flatbread).

2) Aloo Tamma

A unique curry that is famous in Nepal is the aloo (potato) tamma (bamboo shoots). The dish has a tangy taste to it and has a variety of ingredients added to it. Beans and buffalo meat can be additionally added to give the curry that extra punch. The Aloo Tamma is a contribution of the Newars to Nepal’s food culture.

3) Kukhura Do Masu

Also known as Chicken Tarkari, this dish is made using typical ingredients like garlic, ginger, cilantro and turmeric. Additionally, there is an ingredient called Timur (Nepalese pepper) that adds extra spice to the gravy, especially because the dish uses yogurt. Curd is known to reduce spice in any dish. The dish can be eaten with plain rice.

Sweets and Desserts

Since no meal is complete without a dessert or sweet, we present to you a few of Nepal’s best sweets and desserts.

1) Yomari

Shaped like a fish, these treats are popular in Nepal and are a popular during Yomari Punhi, the post-harvest celebration. Made of rice flour, these dumplings are steamed and contain a sweet filling called Chaku. With recent experimentation, chocolate is also being used. They are served with a sweet dip.

2) Sel Roti

With resemblance close to a doughnut or bagel, the sel roti is a crispy sweet. Made of rice flour, the snack is initially deep fried and then made into a circular shape. While it crisp on the outside, the dough is fluffy and soft on the inside. It makes for a perfect snack when served with curd or with vegetables. This sweet is eaten mostly around Tihar and Dashain celebrations.

3) Juju Dhau

Famous in Bhaktapur, Juju Dhau (King of Curd) is a name synonymous with every store in the city. This dish is made of buffalo milk and is a curd variety that is highlighted by vanilla lumps. The preparation method involves boiling buffalo milk that has honey added to it. This mixture is then poured into a clay pot. The pot is wrapped in cotton cloth and is left in a warm place, until the curd is set.

4) Laakhamari

Introduced to Nepal by the Newar community, Laakhamari is prepared during special ceremonies or occasions. The bread looks like a wreath and is prepared using rice, wheat flour and black gram lentils. The ingredients used, and the method of preparation has its roots in ancient times. This recipe has been brought down through generations. It is mostly prepared during wedding ceremonies. Before a wedding, the boy’s family sends this sweet along with other fruits and sweets to the girl’s family as a sign of approval for the upcoming marriage.

5) Chimti

This sweet resembles a flower and is made during Dashain, Tihar-Bhai-Tika and other religious celebrations and ceremonies.

Table Manners

Every country follows certain etiquette while they eat and serve meals. Nepal very religiously follows all its food practices and has a set of rules that visitors need to learn if they want to make the Most of their trip to Nepal and get a taste of its food culture. Here are some tips:

1. Nepalis consider it a taboo for non-Hindus to enter a Hindu kitchen.
2. Nepalis consider it bad to touch another person’s food while eating
3. They use only their right hand for eating and also avoid passing food with their left hand considering it as bad manners.
4. According to Nepali tradition, Nepalis eat two main meals in the day, one at 7AM and once at 8 PM.
5. Nepal has developed a snack culture in the recent years. They call this type of food culture as Kha ja, which means eat and run.

Savor the Taste of Nepal

Let your taste buds keep tingling with a taste of good food from the land of high mountains. Like always, Nepal waits to be explored. Hoping that you’ll take some good ‘food memories’ back home.

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The city is a prominent tourist center and acts as a gateway to several attractions in the eastern hills including the Kanchenjunga, Arun Valley, Makalu-Varun National Park and Dhankutta. Interestingly, Nepal’s second longest river Sapta Kosi runs nearby Dharan.

Various ethnic groups and traditional cultures characterize the diversity of Dharan, which is also a prominent pilgrimage location.

Dharan is often called “Eton of Nepal” considering the large number of educational institutions in the region.

Tourist Attractions

The Vijayapur Hill provides an amazing view of Dharan, while the Raja Rani Lake, Yalambe Park and Saptarangi Park (Park of Seven Colors) are other popular landmarks of the city attracting a large number of tourists.

Visitors with a religious bent have the option of visiting over 25 temples and holy sites including the Buddhasubba Temple believed to be wish-fulfilling, Pindeshwor Temple where the oil lamps are kept burning incessantly, Panchakanya Temple dedicated to the five pious ladies in Hindu mythology and Datankali Temple on Vijayapur Hill that is a Shakti Peetha where the tooth of Dakshayani, Lord Shiva’s consort, fell.

Hindu devotees from many parts of India and Nepal visit the Panchmukhi Balaji Dharan Dham dedicated to Lord Hanuman regularly.

The Singshore Bridge, Ghum Monastery and, Senchal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary are other attractions in the vicinity of Dharan, while the rejuvenating hill stations of Bhedetar and Namche with the best view-points in the entire Terai region are located at a short driving distance from Dharan.

Activities in Dharan

Paragliding, mountain biking, adventure cycling, canyoning and white-water rafting on the Tamur River are some of the favorite pastimes of tourists.

The cable car ride from Dharan to Barahachhetra is also very popular among visitors.

Multitude of Dining Options

Dharan is famous for street food with Dal Bhat and Tibetan dishes like Momos and Chow Mein being the most popular dishes. The sugarcane of Tomar Khola is another item not to be missed on a trip to Dharan.

Chhurpi or Durkha, a traditional variety of ricotta cheese is another must-have delicacy in Dharan.

Tongba, an alcoholic beverage brewed from fermented millet and lemonade, is a famous drink originating from Dharan.

Olive Cafe & Restaurant is the most popular eatery and luncheonette in Dharan.

Getting to Dharan

Dharan is well connected by buses to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Dhanukuta, Hile and the Indian border at Kakarbhitta.

Biratnagar Airport is the nearest airport from Dharan at a distance of 40 kilometers. The construction of a new airport in Dharan is currently underway.

Plan Early for an Enjoyable Trip

Dharan, also known as the Hong Kong of Nepal, presents a wide variety of options to all types of visitors, irrespective of whether they are looking for leisure, adventure, shopping or pilgrimage.

August to November is the peak season for tourists to Dharan and consequently the travel costs are slightly on the higher side. The months of March and April are less preferred for touring Dharan and provide an economical option for budget travelers.

Make arrangements for your trip to Dharan well in advance and be assured of a wonderful holiday experience.

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Representing their community background, some of the members took oath in their respective languages.

In Janakpur province, out of 107 members, 47 took oath in Maithili, 25 in Bhojpuri, 24 in Nepali and 11 in Hindi.

Seven Provincial Assembly members were elected for the seven different provincial assemblies namely Koshi (Capital: Biratnagar), Janakpur (Janakpur), Bagmati (Hetauda), Gandaki (Pokhara), Lumbini (Rupandehi), Karnali (Surkhet) and Far West (Kairali).

Anuradha Koirala in Province 3

Renowned Nepali human rights activist Anuradha Koirala took oath as the Governor of Province 3 on January 20, 2018.

Koirala has been widely-acclaimed for their extensive social activism through fight against women trafficking, among others and was conferred with the CNN Hero 2010 award.

Continuing her journey as a social worker, she joined the mainstream Nepali politics through Nepali Congress on November 12, 2017.

Govinda Subba for Province 1, Ratneshwar Lal Kayastha for Province 2, Baburam Kunwar for Province 4, Umakant Jha for Province 5, Durga Keshar Khanal for Province 6 and Mohan Raj Malla for Province 7 in Farwest are among others across different provinces.

On New Governance

Meanwhile, the Communist Alliance members met for a discussion on setting top priorities of the new Nepali Government that is yet to be formed on January 21, 2017

The Party Unity Coordination Committee (PUCC) meeting called for formation of a special task force to ensure good governance and development teams.

The resultant task force would set priorities for the new government based on the joint election manifesto to be formed by the two left parties, CPN-UML and CPM-MC.

Power sharing, organisational integration and ideologies for the unified party were among key issues Oli and Dahal discussed, informed PUCC member Narayan Kaji Shrestha.

“We asked the province chiefs of the party to finalize the names according to the clusters as decided by the task force,” Shrestha added while informed that the names would be announced on Jan 26, 2018.

Maoist Centre leader Pun said that the coordination committee endorsed the report and the two top leaders will make any correction if needed.

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Seems the relief measures being undertaken in support of flood victims in Nepal are leaving no stone unturned.

This became evident in a recent initiative taken by Biratnagar youth, wherein, large number of youths reached out to social networking sites to form a collective group that can support ongoing relief measures.

Hundreds of youth, who got connected through Facebook, formed a group and participated in rehabilitation measures for the flood victims of Biratnagar.

This all started with a Facebook post made by Sabin Dahal of Biratnagar on August 12, 2017, wherein, he said a team of youth was on standby to support flood victims. Large number of Biratnagar youth responded and hundreds of them stepped ahead to take part in rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures in flood-hit areas.

“Facebook page played a critical role in connecting youth for the humanitarian cause,” said Dahal.

The team of youth further formed the Youth Mobilization Committee coordinated by Dipak Chapagain to continue their efforts along with using Facebook platform to inform and communicate about the social problems and their activities. They went on to organize various awareness programmes on health and sanitation.

“This committee was formed with the initiative of Biratnagar Metropolitan City and it will carry out various activities for social reforms and unity. Youth have been engaged in rehabilitation and sanitation activities after the devastating floods,” said Chapagain.

Lauding the youth for their support, Biratnagar Mayor Parajuli said, “We succeeded in mitigating human loss and property loss because of the selfless contribution of more than 500 Biratnagar youth,” while also informing that youth will be mobilized for the development of the metropolis in the days to come.

Out of the 12,000 victims displaced by floods in Biratnagar, 8,000 victims were rehabilitated by the Biratnagar Metropolitan City (BMC) yesterday.

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