Indian district is sterilising menacing monkeys, but Nepal’s border villages have no protection from primates
By Mohan Chand On Nepali side, farmlands lie abandoned, food stocks are raided, and entire settlements are gradually being emptied as people migrate for safety, livelihoods.
No Dashain buzz in Baitadi as farmers remain busy in fields
By Mohan Chand Villagers prioritise harvesting over festivities, fearing crop damage.
17-year-old girl found dead in Baitadi, family suspects abetment to suicide
By Mohan Chand Kin allege fake Facebook account pushed girl to suicide; police detain local youth for investigation.
Dream shatters for Baitadi teen shot during protest
By Mohan Chand Deepak Singh Saud, 18, had moved to Kathmandu to learn the Korean language for employment abroad. His death leaves his family and village in deep mourning.