FORMER MINISTER NABIN BISHWALARMA DEFECTS TO CPN MAOIST Kathmandu, 7 Sept.: Nabin Bishwakarma aka Hitman. a former minister, Friday defected to CPN Maoist. He said people’s revolution wasn’t possible from UCPN Maoist. Nnnn DENGUE FEVER OUTBREAK IN CHITWAN Kathmandu, 7 Sept.: The number of people suffering from dengue fever has increased in Chitwan district. A total of 16 persons were taken ill due to dengue fever in the last one-and- a half-month, RSS reports from Ratnanagar, Chitwan.. The District Public Health Office, Chitwan, said that 16 persons were found suffering from the dengue fever since the third week of July. Altogether, 68 persons had suffered from the life-threatening disease in the district last year. The Public Health Office has called for commoners to remain cautious and apply preventive measures against dengue fever as the disease was not brought to control. Nnnn WILD ELEPHANT HERD KILLS WOMAN IN RAUTAHAT Kathmandu, 7 Sept.: A woman died from the attack of wild elephants in Rangapur VDC-3 in the district. The deceased has been identified as Maiya Devi Majhi, 55, of Maira of Rangapur VDC-3, RSS reports from Rautahat. A herd of three wild elephants attacked Majhi near Brahmatole Thursday evening while she was returning home after working in the farm. Critically injured Majhi died on the way to hospital, according to Police Inspector at the Area Police Office, Chandranigahapur, Shekh Adalat. nnnn