Phewa demolitions, now halted, expose buffer dispute, selective enforcement
Residents and landowners allege that boundaries are unclear, enforcement is selective, and the 65-metre buffer rule does not have a scientific basis.
Residents and landowners allege that boundaries are unclear, enforcement is selective, and the 65-metre buffer rule does not have a scientific basis.
Police call the killing of a 42-year-old widow a premeditated attack tied to a long-running family inheritance feud.
Authorities say structures linked to Gurung fall within a protected zone, while he claims he was misled about the land’s location and plans to seek legal remedy.
On Saturday morning those living by the lake woke up to the clatter of excavators deployed to remove structures built on lake land.
Pokhara metropolis begins demolition on Saturday following PM Shah’s directive. The apex court ruled on lake conservation seven years ago.
With the Shah government intent on clearing structures around the lake, Pokhara struggles to navigate the legal and financial labyrinth of restoring the iconic lake’s encroached shores.
American and European arrivals via Qatar and Dubai routes plunge as West Asia conflict disrupts travel plans.
Young entrepreneur turns traditional Nepali staple into export-ready health food, expanding from Pokhara to US and Indian markets.
Khadkaraj Paudel, Uttam Prasad Paudel, and Bina Gurung pull ahead as early vote count continues.
A Dalit invitee in a wedding ceremony was allegedly humiliated by so called upper caste neighbour.
Attorney general’s decision to withdraw charges against Lamichhane had sparked legal and political controversy.
India defeat defending champions Bangladesh 4–0 in the final at Pokhara Stadium.
Goals from Srijana Baduwal and substitute Prajita Rai earn Nepal their first win of the tournament in Pokhara.
Captain Arpita Biswas and Alpi Akter score first-half goals as Bangladesh maintain winning run.
Dominant display in Pokhara as holders run riot with multiple hat-tricks and leave Bhutan goalless