Sudurpaschim Province
Indian district is sterilising menacing monkeys, but Nepal’s border villages have no protection from primates
By Mohan Chand On Nepali side, farmlands lie abandoned, food stocks are raided, and entire settlements are gradually being emptied as people migrate for safety, livelihoods.
Sudurpaschim traders chase winter markets across Indian border
By Bhawani Bhatta Nepali itinerant sellers spend months in Uttarakhand towns, selling woollen goods to support families back home.
Local efforts revive Dadeldhura’s famous but overlooked Alital lake
By Tarkaraj Bhatta Careful conservation and improvements around the lake are turning it into a tourist stop that draws around 50-60 visitors daily.
Drone helps farmers tackle old challenges
By Bhawani Bhatta Ashraya Badayak of Kanchanpur has made his farm profitable by using drones to spray fertiliser and pesticide.
Tinkar border point with China left unguarded
By Manoj Badu Personnel have been moved to the Sitapul police post in Chhangru due to extreme cold in Tinkar.
New study finds strong link between early marriage and domestic violence
By Ranjana BC A study says 85 percent of survivors were married before 20. Karnali tops provinces in cases of domestic violence.
Health services in Achham local unit hit following federal order to end contract appointments
By Menuka Dhungana Officials warn several schools may close if contract teachers are removed and say they are trying to prevent disruption.
Two rogue male elephants fuel rising conflict in Kanchanpur
By Bhawani Bhatta Aggressive males separated from their herds linked to fatal attack and repeated incursions into settlements
School dropout Achham youth returns from India, passes SEE and seven PSC exams
By Menuka Dhungana Lokendra Bohara says he dedicated himself fully to exam preparations by avoiding distractions including social media and festivals.
Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
By Bhawani Bhatta Dhana Bista, 45, dies after elephant from Shuklaphanta National Park attacks her home in Bhimdatta Municipality.
Two die after falling off cliff in Baitadi
By Post Report The incidents occurred in Dilashaini and Shivananth rural municipalities on Wednesday.
Dreams of Dadeldhura landless shattered with commission’s dissolution
By Tarkaraj Bhatta It was dissolved by the Sushila Karki administration last month citing, among other things, the interim government’s lack of authority to distribute land.
Bayalpata Hospital suspends free treatment after government takeover
By Menuka Dhungana Hundreds of mostly poor and vulnerable patients denied treatment under government health insurance and social security schemes.
Three girls, including twin sisters, drown in Kailali canal
By Post Report The victims were bathing in Kulariya canal under the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project.
One dead in Darchula jeep crash
By Manoj Badu Police say they are investigating cause of accident.
Conservationists track vultures with GPS device
By Bhawani Bhatta The aim is to monitor movement, identify threats, and protect the critically endangered birds.
No Dashain buzz in Baitadi as farmers remain busy in fields
By Mohan Chand Villagers prioritise harvesting over festivities, fearing crop damage.
Dashain homecomings bring Achham villages to life
By Menuka Dhungana After months of working in India, youths return home for the festival.
17-year-old girl found dead in Baitadi, family suspects abetment to suicide
By Mohan Chand Kin allege fake Facebook account pushed girl to suicide; police detain local youth for investigation.
Over 600 prisoners return in Sudurpaschim after jailbreaks
By Police in Jumla are still searching for 23 inmates who escaped from the district prison last Tuesday.