As the season approaches, thousands of villagers are busy gathering essential supplies, primarily 'satu' (roasted flour), ghee, and heavy woollen clothing, as they prepare to spend over a month in the high-altitude wilderness.

Delayed fund releases raise doubts even as book supply improves.

Nepal’s most isolated Himalayan villages receive their entire year’s supply of subsidised salt just once — always late and never enough.

Because of the long, uncomfortable and often dangerous road journey, many residents continue to rely on air travel despite higher ticket prices.

Federal directives on enrolment and teaching schedules clash with climatic, social and structural realities across Karnali and Madhesh, causing worries about incomplete courses and worse learning outcomes.

Four more contractors issued notices as authorities move to blacklist defaulters.

Ministry directive to close illegal units freezes supply of materials as authorities begin inspections.

The earthquake in 2023 damaged 480 water projects across three districts of Karnali province. In Jajarkot alone, 145 drinking water projects were destroyed and 106 damaged.

Contractor seeks another extension as delays pile up from design changes to material shortages.

Failed contracts and rejected bids keep Rukum West–Jajarkot connection stranded as locals rely on suspension bridge.

Despite vast hydropower potential, Karnali struggles with chronic power shortages as stalled mega projects, weak infrastructure, and unreliable supply leave most households dependent on alternative energy sources.

Some opt for private tuition away from their villages paying high costs.

Protests erupt nationwide demanding justice for the Birendranagar teenager, who was found dead Saturday.

Family says it will not receive body until justice is delivered.

Teacher shortages, mass dropouts and migration undermine learning despite rising investment in the province.