Baglung’s proposed industrial village remains stalled seven years on
By Prakash Baral Lack of roads, electricity, security arrangements and worsening river erosion have left the ambitious project in limbo, while industries continue to operate haphazardly inside Baglung bazar.
Monkey menace pushing farmers out of Nepal’s hill villages
By Binod Ghimire, Madhav Aryal, Biplov Maharjan & Prakash Baral From Tehrathum to Salyan, farmers say relentless crop destruction by monkeys and other wild animals is forcing families to abandon farming, guard fields day and night, and leave villages in search of safer livelihoods.
First-ever snow leopard census begins in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
By Prakash Baral Fifty-six sensor-based camera traps have been installed across cliffs and trails to track the movement of snow leopards.
Harichaur transformed as locals drive clean-up and road works
By Prakash Baral Community effort improves roads, sanitation and services, turning a struggling bazaar into a growing hub.
Shyam Kumar missing for 19 years in Bahrain returns home disabled
By Prakash Baral Found unconscious and treated, he was brought back with embassy support; now bedridden, he faces financial hardship.
Nepali migrant workers face uncertainty as West Asia conflict disrupts jobs
By Prakash Baral, Menuka Dhungana, Ram Prasad Chauhan & Nawaraj Shrestha Flights cancelled, visas delayed as Gulf-bound youths remain stuck amid escalating tensions.
Baglung becomes major stop for Rara, Shey Phoksundo travel
By Prakash Baral Improved road connectivity draws tourists heading to Dolpa, Mugu and Mustang, boosting local hotels and businesses.
Every update from Gulf makes hearts race in Nepali homes
By Menuka Dhungana & Prakash Baral Parents receive any piece of information nervously as rumours and reports of missile strikes fuel their fears.
Baglung migrants without legal permits stranded and unsafe abroad
By Prakash Baral Seven workers from the district who went abroad through illegal channels died this fiscal year. Officials say rescue and compensation are nearly impossible without legal documents.
The long walk to school
By Prakash Baral Children from a Baglung village walk up to six hours daily through treacherous mountain trails to attend school. Officials plan a municipal hostel to ease the students’ plight.
Delays plague national pride, strategic road projects in Baglung
By Prakash Baral Despite repeated promises and contract extensions, incomplete roads, stalled bridges, and neglected buildings continue to hinder development in the district.
Strategic road project in limbo despite deadline extension
By Prakash Baral Only 78 percent work completed on key Baglung–Myagdi route as landslides, budget delays and contractor negligence hamper progress.
Cooperative victims in Baglung sceptical about impact of fraudsters’ arrests
By Prakash Baral Despite arrest of Image Cooperative’s founder, over 1,500 depositors still await justice and refunds.
Two centuries on, Ranipauwa dharmashala still serves Muktinath pilgrims
By Prakash Baral King Rana Bahadur built the rest house in memory of his queen. It offers free food, beds.
Art of transhumance: The intertwined lives of sheep and their Himalayan herders
By Prakash Baral For shepherds, life on the move also reflects mountain culture. But how long can this way of survival continue?