‘Massive methane reserve’ in Dailekh fuels energy sufficiency hope
A study by Nepali and Chinese teams shows over 1.12 billion cubic metres of the gas in Bhairavi Rural Municipality. Commercial viability report due in December.
A study by Nepali and Chinese teams shows over 1.12 billion cubic metres of the gas in Bhairavi Rural Municipality. Commercial viability report due in December.
The Chinese survey suggests enough methane to meet Nepal’s demand for 50 years; the final report is expected by December.
Thousands risk their lives each season, but traders say Chinese buyers call the shots on price. Also, overharvesting has worsened yields in recent years.
Two houses damaged and wooden bridges swept away in Namkha Rural Municipality.
Leaders are promoting the campaign through high-profile events, but many rural areas still lack basic infrastructure and connectivity.
China’s post-Covid reopening of the Hilsa border hasn’t revived the local economy as the absence of Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims, mostly from India, continues to hit hoteliers, local businesses, and airlines hard.
Lack of storage and processing facilities has left herb collectors in Karnali at the mercy of exploitative traders, who offer low prices.
Victims have spent a second winter in temporary shelters and now face another monsoon under leaking roofs.
Experts warn of risks to soil and native crops, but farmers celebrate bountiful harvests.
For earthquake survivors and small-scale farmers, beekeeping has become more than just a business—a lifeline.
Assessment has started in Nalgad and Bheri municipalities of Jajarkot as a pilot project.
Various factors, including budget allocation issues and the blacklisting of a foreign company involved in the project, have pushed back the deadline.
Residents of the project sites complain about lack of progress and being unable to use or sell their land.
The 334 km journey from Birendranagar to Simkot costs up to Rs6,500 as passengers must switch vehicles at multiple points along the way.
Years of delays and funds crunch have left Dunai-Lasikyap-Sisaul-Dho-Tinje road in Dolpa and Gamgadhi-Nakchenagla road in Mugu incomplete.