Until a few years ago, contractors would not hire women in construction projects, but that has changed now since most villages are almost devoid of men.

Seventeen pregnant women, mostly between the ages of 15-25 years, lost their lives in the last fiscal year.

The chief minister underwent the floor test for the third time after the CPN-UML pulled out of the government.

The Karnali Provincial Hospital organised the training in a bid to reduce abortion-related deaths.

Sharma received 38 votes in the 40-member provincial assembly.

Sharma was appointed the third chief minister of the province on January 11.

The party has 13 members in the 40-member provincial assembly.

Police said that the bullet recovered from the incident spot matches with the Self-Loading rifle in possession of the victim.

Kuda Karnali started three years ago with the aim of promoting the region.

A total of 16 sessions will be held during the three-day event.

Police say they are investigating the case.

A motion tabled by the chief minister seeking the confidence of the provincial assembly received 25 votes.

UML’s Nanda Gurung has been elected Karnali province Speaker, defeating Congress’ Khadak Pokharel on Sunday.

Nanda Gurung, the provincial assembly Speaker candidate from the CPN-UML, defeated Khadak Pokharel of the Nepali Congress by 10 votes in the election held on Sunday.

In Karnali, almost half the Rauti children die in infancy, according to the provincial planning body.