Rice-supplier private firm Jalpa Devi Supply Company is accused of selling subsidised rice on the black market.

Three others injured in the incident receiving treatment at Bajhang District Hospital.

Many locals have seen their incomes rise substantially from fishing with the opening of the Karnali corridor.

In Thalara Rural Municipality alone, over 200 women suffer from the condition.

Locals and the kin of the deceased have demanded action against the bus driver and compensation to the victim’s family.

The body of the 19-year-old, who had been missing since February 26, was found 34 km from his accommodation in Sarjapur, Bengaluru.

The $505 million project can generate energy for six hours daily during the dry season.

In September 2020, a 12-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Masta Rural Municipality. More than two years after the heinous crime, the family of the deceased is still awaiting compensation from the state.

Residents say name change is a good step but attitudes towards Dalits have not changed.

19 people died and 30 others were injured in seven road accidents in Masta Rural Municipality in past three years.

Villagers rely on health camps for diagnosis from medical teams and specialist doctors.

Women with obstetric issues in nine local units of Bajura, Humla, Kalikot and Jumla will benefit from the service.

Around 122 schools in Bajhang are at high risk of natural disasters. More than 24,400 children study there, according to the district office.

Security personnel on duty were compelled to open fire to contain the situation, said police

Hundreds in Doti and Bajhang have been awaiting resettlement to safer places.