Government settles Rukumkot as headquarters of Rukum East
Cabinet ends long-running dispute over district centre after Supreme Court intervention
Cabinet ends long-running dispute over district centre after Supreme Court intervention
Rising river levels hamper search, police say.
Poorly-drawn ward boundaries in Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality are making life harder for residents.
Rescued girl dies during treatment; search continues for two siblings in Rukum West.
Youths paid millions to middlemen who’d help them cross many borders over land, water.
Traditional handmade woollen goods struggle to find buyers, with modern factory-made clothes and cheaper alternatives flooding the market.
Heavy snowfall disrupts transportation while drawing crowds of domestic tourists to the region.
Lack of road clearance plan leaves key Mid-Hill Highway blocked annually.
Rukum East-Baglung section of Mid-Hill Highway and Tamail-Jalebagar section of Jayaprithvi Highway blocked.
As grazing lands shrink and younger generations lose interest, herders fear for the future of their ancestral occupation.
Droughts, crop failures and rising pest infestations lead farmers in mid-western Nepal to an uncertain future.
The village has favourable climatic conditions, fertile soil, year-round irrigation, and accessibility, making it an ideal location for vegetable farming.
The motorcycle he was riding went out of control, leading to the crash, police say.
Facing harsh winter and with no aid, many survivors are rebuilding on their own with minimal resources.
The position had remained vacant since the former deputy chairperson, Bhupendra Budha, died in a jeep accident on September 13.