Local women are running an ‘elephant-friendly’ homestay that provides income, strengthens community ties and redefines the village’s identity.

The Tharu village of Bataraitola is home to around 1,100 people, but over 50 including old and young suffer from severe mobility issues.

The Tharu village of Bataraitola is home to around 1,100 people, but over 50 including old and young suffer from severe mobility issues.

Kathmandu’s former mayor secured 68,348 votes, defeating Oli by nearly 50,000 votes and bolstering his chances of becoming prime minister.

UML chief’s supporters admit he must work harder as voter enthusiasm favours the RSP senior leader.

Residents face lack of land rights, water, housing, and early education.

Another election approaching, Bahundangi farmers still face deadly encounters and rising crop losses from elephant raids as earlier pledges of fencing and protection remain largely unfulfilled.

Shram Sanskriti Party chair blends grassroots activism with national ambitions in Sunsari–1, challenging established parties.

Possible run seen as challenge to KP Sharma Oli’s stronghold amid calls for generational shift.

Fans throng airport as Indian Idol winner’s funeral to be held in birthplace.

Kerala family donates organs of brain-dead relative; rare cross-border transplant marks emotional milestone in Nepal–India medical ties.

Despite legal backing, out-of-court settlements have failed to ease the burden on courts.

As many as 34 families displaced; tarpaulins offer little protection against winter.

Businesses say casinos boost footfall in Nepal’s frontier towns, but authorities warn of widespread regulatory breaches, money-laundering risks and political protection enabling illegal operations.

A total of 1490 hectares of land belonging to 5,400 families remains frozen for the past five years.