People who attended the function say they were not allowed to wear anything black, even caps or masks.

Most migrant workers returning to India fear political instability in Nepal may lead to an unstable economy, pushing them to the brink of poverty.

Around 100 families have moved to the Tarai plains and set up a camp inside a community forest.

Over a hundred drinking water projects that were handed over by the federal government to the provincial government have not received additional budget.

The passenger bus en route to Mahendranagar fell about 500 metres below the road at Khodpe on Thursday night.

People living in rural regions of Sudurpaschim have no option but to go to Indian cities for jobs as they have no job opportunities at home.

The current medical infrastructure and human resources across all Covid-19 specific hospitals in the province are not enough to provide effective treatment, say health officials.

Over 10,000 Nepalis have already crossed the border at Gauriphanta to reach India since mid-August.

The province’s four labs have the capacity to test over 4,000 swab samples a day. But only 1,000 samples are being collected.

The number of infections in the city has increased since May 21, as more returnees from India came back to the city from the Gauriphanta border point.

More than 550 families displaced by flood in July have moved to a community forest area from the Postal Highway.

The ban has led to a shortage of timber in Sudurpaschim Province while consumers are forced to pay exorbitant prices.

The disaster has added to the distress of Bhajani residents who were already reeling under the devastation caused by July’s floodings.

Almost a week into the disaster, more than 200 families from Bhajani have pitched tents along the Postal Highway awaiting relief and safe return to their homes.

Floods triggered by incessant rains have entered various settlements, prompting authorities to relocate affected families to safer places.