Those families who were self-reliant are now completely dependent on the market for their daily supplies.

Several local units in the district have distributed budgets under the development heading to political cadres through consumers’ committees.

The government aims to make Nepal leprosy-free by 2020 but every year one or two new cases of leprosy surface in the country.

Most of the hospitals in the district refer patients to hospitals outside the district for lack of blood.

The health centre will provide prenatal check-ups, safe maternity services, immunisation programmes and other primary treatments.

Villages that remain to be connected have been demanding an electricity connection, after roads

Province’s residents are forced to travel as far as Dhangadi to get the procedure done.

The locals in Doti district are working towards preserving the dance and rituals observed during Bhuwo Parwa, a festival they believe is centuries old.

Authorities say they are being compelled to hand over the responsibility of ward secretaries to health workers due to a lack of employees.

They complain about poor coordination with the provincial, federal government, despite the programme inching closer.

Valuable arts, artefacts and statues that adorned the palace have all been stolen.

11 years since the declaration of emancipation, the haliya rehabilitation is yet to gain momentum.

Following the government’s decision to merge government-run basic schools, 57 such schools are to be merged

KI Singh Rural Municipality has roped in an MBBS doctor, and has started a pharmacy that provides X-ray services.

All nine local units in Doti district have made no plans—regarding selection of future projects and of budget allocation—for the upcoming fiscal year despite provisions calling for the preparations to be completed by mid May.