Helicopter rescues offer lifeline to teenage mothers in Nepal’s remote hills
By Jyotee Katuwal Emergency airlifts are saving the lives of teenage mothers and newborns in remote districts, where difficult terrain and limited health facilities often turn childbirth into a life-threatening ordeal.
DNA report contradicts gang-rape case against four juveniles
By Jyotee Katuwal & Tufan Neupane Findings link only the main accused to the victim, raising fresh questions over prosecutors' decision to charge all four with rape and murder.
Monsoon landslides kill two, block Nepal-China border crossing
By Anish Tiwari, Jyotee Katuwal & Kedar Shiwakoti A four-month-old infant dies in Dolakha, a woman is killed in Jajarkot, and road collapse shuts the Tatopani border point after heavy rain.
Four injured in Bajhang jeep crash airlifted to Nepalgunj, two referred to Kathmandu
By Jyotee Katuwal Six critically injured passengers were evacuated by Nepali Army helicopters after treatment was found unavailable at the district hospital
Bus remains missing four days after plunging into Karnali river
By Jyotee Katuwal Search operation involving 176 security personnel, divers, drones and a military helicopter continues amid strong currents and muddy monsoon waters.
Search continues for vehicle missing in Karnali river
By Krishna Prasad Gautam & Jyotee Katuwal Rescue teams, including divers, are battling deep, murky water and strong currents to locate the microbus that fell off the Karnali Highway in Dailekh, as authorities try to identify passengers.
Passenger bus falls into Karnali river in Dailekh
By Jyotee Katuwal Police teams have been deployed after a Force microbus travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged into the river in Sangetada area; details on casualties are not yet known.
Safety net for vulnerable girls offers hope in Karnali
By Jyotee Katuwal A pilot scheme provides fixed deposits for orphaned and vulnerable girls, aiming to keep them in school, prevent child marriage and improve their long-term prospects.
Border dispute between Humla and Bajura escalates over police post construction
By Jyotee Katuwal Road blockade leaves travellers stranded for three days, with political parties demanding federal intervention and an immediate halt to construction in the contested area.
Ward chair stages sit-in at Karnali CM office demanding road and electricity access
By Jyotee Katuwal Kalimati ward chair says residents still lack basic infrastructure despite repeated appeals to local and provincial authorities.
Bitumen shortage stalls road blacktopping in Karnali
By Jyotee Katuwal Soaring prices and supply crunch derail construction pace, officials say.
Inisa’s family agrees to receive body
By Jyotee Katuwal Last rites will be performed at Samjhighat near Bheri bridge on Thursday.
Gangrape charges for all four in Inisha case, but three likely absent during assault
By Tufan Neupane & Jyotee Katuwal Police investigation and forensic evidence indicate only one suspect may have been involved in the sexual assault.
Police rule out gang rape in Inisa's death
By Jyotee Katuwal Report says Inisa’s death was caused by severe injury during physical contact with the main accused.
Police submit investigation report in Inisa’s death
By Jyotee Katuwal Police refuse to disclose findings, fueling suspicion among the family.