The closure has affected Nepali traders and hundreds of seasonal workers from Bajhang, Humla, Dolpa, Darchula and Mugu districts.

Khaptad Chhededaha Rural Municipality is the first in the country to earn the distinction.

Local residents living in disaster-risk zones have been requesting relocation to safer areas but authorities are yet to come forward with a plan.

In the last two years, the hospital established several medical units to enhance its services.

Delay in the release of total budget has led to non-payment of the expenses incurred in the management and treatment of patients during the eye camp.

Some Hindu devotees see it as a bad omen but scientists say the phenomenon could be explained with a study.

Ward chairman and three others arrested in connection with the murder.

The asphalted road along Tamail-Bhopur section of the highway has suffered damages a week after it underwent upgradation works.

A local unit in the district has reached out to temple priests and astrologers to help them raise awareness among the local people about the malpractice.

Rajendra Bohara, arrested for rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl, was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at Doti District Hospital when he had made a run for it on Thursday night.

The team aims to keep in check smuggling cases, set up a border security post and inspect Chainpur-Taklakot road.

Malika Handmade Paper Company, once famed for its sustainable resource management practices, shut down due to negligence.

Electricity poles were installed two years ago but no further work has been done, villagers say.

The remoteness of the area has encouraged smugglers to use the route to carry out illegal trade across the border, locals say.

Locals are worried about the possible outbreak of Covid-19, as authorities do not conduct PCR tests on those returning home for Dashain and Tihar.