Rare joint household splits by mutual consent, yet preserves tradition of shared labour as members build a new settlement together amid changing rural realities.

Family too poor to afford care. Local rights activists urge the state to rescue the child.

Sky-high diesel prices amid global supply constraints raise farming costs, giving rise to worries over food prices and rural livelihoods.

Hotels across Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini report sharp cancellations from Western travellers, with Indian and domestic tourists now keeping the sector afloat amid rising uncertainty.

Initiative comes amid growing fear among local residents over frequent leopard attacks.

Investigation had flagged lapses in a citizenship denial case, but disciplinary and legal steps remain pending despite the findings having been submitted to the government.

Flights cancelled, visas delayed as Gulf-bound youths remain stuck amid escalating tensions.

But the electorate appears united in the demand—tangible delivery.

Most people are staying indoors, schools remain shut, and sunshine is rare.

Forest office records show leopard attacks have claimed 11 lives in the district over the past five years.

An underage, citizenship-less daughter’s marriage failed and her child was disowned.

Three people injured within a week as leopards prowl near settlements in Gulariya and Barbardiya.

Repeated advertisements for math, science, and English teachers have failed to attract candidates. Underqualified teachers have filled the gaps.

Lack of culvert over Vijayanagar irrigation canal in Barbardiya-11 forces dozens of pupils to cross dangerous waters every rainy season.

Last fiscal year, four people—including two girls from Gulariya—were killed and 13 others injured in leopard attacks across the district.