Fires lit to speed up grass growth destroy forests and livestock in Kalikot every year
By Tularam Pandey In the past three years, forest fires in the district have killed seven people and injured nine. Fifteen fire incidents have already been recorded since September.
Schoolboy dies slipping on way to school in Kalikot
By Tularam Pandey 14-year-old student died after falling on a slippery footpath while walking to school on Thursday morning.
Karnali Highway blocked for third day as authorities plan blasting to remove boulders
By Tularam Pandey Landslide at Gaganekhola leaves highway impassable, army set to clear boulders.
Subject teachers shortage hits rural schools
By Santosh Mahatara, Manoj Paudel, Ram Prasad Chauhan, Tularam Pandey & Sudeep Kaini Repeated advertisements for math, science, and English teachers have failed to attract candidates. Underqualified teachers have filled the gaps.
Snakebite victims in Karnali die before reaching hospitals
By Tularam Pandey Remote locations, lack of anti-venom, and poorly-equipped health facilities make survival difficult for victims.
Landslides block Karnali Highway
By Tularam Pandey Traffic disrupted in parts of Kalikot, Dailekh, Jumla.
Four critically injured in Kalikot road accident, helicopter rescue delayed
By Tularam Pandey Bad weather and dispute over airlift costs delay transfer of accident victims to Surkhet.
Landslides block roads in Gulmi, Palpa and Kalikot
By Madhav Aryal & Tularam Pandey Key highways blocked as landslides strand hundreds of vehicles.
Two die in separate incidents in Kalikot
By Tularam Pandey One slips off cliff while collecting grass, another electrocuted in India
Man dead in motorcycle accident in Kalikot
By Tularam Pandey The bike reportedly plunged some 600 metres down a hillside.
Four killed in Kalikot tractor accident
By Tularam Pandey Tractor transporting groceries skids off road on Sunday night.
One killed, another injured in khukuri attack in Kalikot
By Tularam Pandey Five suspects detained in connection with the incident.
Lowland crops grow in Nepal’s highlands as temperatures rise
By Krishna Prasad Gautam & Tularam Pandey Experts warn of risks to soil and native crops, but farmers celebrate bountiful harvests.
Dry landslide blocks Karnali Corridor
By Tularam Pandey Humla-bound vehicles stuck as road remains obstructed.
With improved education and facilities, a community school attracts students from private schools
By Tularam Pandey Badimalika Secondary School in Raskot of Kalikot offers education in both English and Nepali, has spacious classrooms, modern science and computer labs and a special room for menstruating girls.