From highway towns to market centres, settlements built on public and forest land across Nepal face growing uncertainty as authorities intensify anti-encroachment campaigns.

Protesters in Pokhara demand withdrawal of a 35-day eviction notice.

Road shut since 5am after landslides in Makawanpur and Lalitpur, clearance work underway.

The Rs 33 billion project aims to ease water shortage in the valley amid frequent disruption of the Melamchi water project during the monsoon.

Originally slated for completion within 30 months of its 2013 start, the project remains unfinished.

Makawanpur’s Rani Community Forest has been conserving the endangered animals since 2005. It has set aside around 20 hectares specifically for pangolins.

Minimum fare in Kathmandu Valley rises to Rs24; taxi and freight rates also increased.

Shortage of raw materials, ageing equipment and mounting liabilities push the industry to the brink, with operations likely to halt within days.

Lack of a consolidated headquarters for the province has led to high rental costs and logistical delays, reports have pointed out.

Around 30 percent of Chepangs in Kailash and Raksirang reportedly lack citizenship.

Native root crops help bolster food security and provide a steady income in remote Makawanpur.

Road section at Gangate in Bhimphedi blocked after rain-triggered landslide; traffic halted in both directions.

Native root crops help bolster food security and provide steady income in remote Makwanpur.

Political uncertainty, budget cuts and election preparations stall projects across the country.

Police say fire was opened in self-defence after attack on police official.