Halted Tibet trade and dwindling income push yak herders to the brink
Before the covid pandemic, yak and chauri trade thrived in eastern Nepal’s mountain districts, but border closures halted livestock exports.
Before the covid pandemic, yak and chauri trade thrived in eastern Nepal’s mountain districts, but border closures halted livestock exports.
Blaze causes damage exceeding Rs600,000 in Meringden Rural Municipality.
Protesters demand permit cancellation, detainee release, and ministerial-level talks.
Protesters continue to demand a ministerial-level dialogue committee.
Six-member family displaced.
Schools closed for five days after outbreak; classes to resume as students recover.
Flights halt leaves residents with limited options for medical travel.
Authorities enforce ban on gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations.
The snowfall covers areas above 3,100 metres in a thick layer of snow.
Protesters demand ministerial-level talks to resolve dispute.
Clash ensued on Thursday as ‘No Cable Car’ campaigners tried to reach the construction site in Taplejung.
Demonstrators continue opposition as authorities step up security.
Transportation strike lifted after an 11-hour-long negotiation between the two sides.
No agreement was reached on Monday, but the two sides are set to meet again on Tuesday.
Demands for a political-level team and halt to construction.