Earthquake survivors in Karnali still stuck in temporary shelters after two and a half years
By Krishna Prasad Gautam & Mahesh KC Delays in reconstruction, disputes over beneficiary lists and bureaucratic deadlock have left thousands of families facing a third monsoon in makeshift huts.
Identities of 20 killed in Rolpa jeep crash yet to be confirmed
By Mahesh KC Bodies still being retrieved from 800-metre gorge as rescue teams struggle in difficult terrain.
After six years of construction, authorities realise Kakri-Maikot road does not belong to Shahid Marga
By Mahesh KC Project orders a halt to additional construction. Locals are disappointed.
Two girls die, one missing while returning from wedding feast
By Mahesh KC Their bodies were found on Sani Bheri river bank on Tuesday. Whereabouts of Sapana Oli, who was with the two, remains unknown.
Former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secures fifth consecutive term in parliament
By Mahesh KC The Nepali Communist Party coordinator secures 10,240 votes, defeating CPN-UML and Congress rivals.
Rukum West lists 21 polling centres as highly sensitive
By Mahesh KC Security agencies cite remoteness and political rivalry as key concerns; no incidents reported so far.
Dahal moves to Rukum East for a safe seat, but the ground is shifting
By Sudip Kaini & Mahesh KC Despite its legacy as a Maoist stronghold, the district has lately witnessed a change of mood among young voters as they demand accountability.
Two years on, quake-hit families in Rukum West still waiting for reconstruction
By Mahesh KC Procedural delays and poor coordination between government agencies have forced thousands to remain in makeshift shelters since November 2023.
Two dead, four injured in Rukum East auto-rickshaw accident
By Mahesh KC The vehicle veered off the road and fell about 300 metres down the slope in Bhume on Saturday evening.
Death toll in Rukum West jeep crash rises to seven
By Mahesh KC Ten others injured after vehicle plunges 700 metres off the road.
At least five dead in Rukum West jeep crash
By Mahesh KC The vehicle was heading to Syalakhadi from Musikot when it veered off the road.
A hidden pasture in Rukum East
By Mahesh KC Thakur Patan blends rustic life with serene beauty.
Government settles Rukumkot as headquarters of Rukum East
By Mahesh KC Cabinet ends long-running dispute over district centre after Supreme Court intervention
Three missing after tipper plunges into river in Rukum West
By Mahesh KC Rising river levels hamper search, police say.
For some villagers, a visit to ward office means a three-day journey
By Mahesh KC Poorly-drawn ward boundaries in Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality are making life harder for residents.