Launched 15 years ago, the initiative aimed to settle at least 100,000 people in each town by 2033 and curb migration from the hills.

Once the centre of government authority, the reconstructed Achham Durbar now stands empty amid delays, political disputes and uncertainty over its future.

Unplanned road construction, shrinking sources and erratic rainfall are forcing long queues for drinking water and increasing pressure on rural households, especially women.

Sangam Bista was linked to a sexual assault case in the US and flooded with abuse on social media.

Badimalika and Ramaroshan drew Balendra Shah’s attention as he toured Nepal’s far-west for election campaign.

Flights cancelled, visas delayed as Gulf-bound youths remain stuck amid escalating tensions.

Parents receive any piece of information nervously as rumours and reports of missile strikes fuel their fears.

As election day approaches, students from remote farwest say survival and opportunity matter more than slogans.

In Achham, temporary election work has given women both a source of income and a boost in confidence. Traditional gender roles are slowly changing.

Cross-border labour trend grows as Indian workers take up gabion weaving jobs in western Nepal.

Tanka Prasad Dhungana, 54, has been on duty at elections ever since the 1991 elections, and he’s back for March 5 polls.

He collapsed during RSP’s election campaign in Achham Friday and was being treated in Kathmandu.

Senior RSP leader adopts brief, symbolic visits in all 16 constituencies of the province.

They were brutally murdered by two boys after one girl refused sexual advances.

Most say the short-term police job will help them fund studies and support their families.