Ghalegaun: The village that dreamed itself into the future
By Aash Gurung Ghalegaun celebrated a silver jubilee of its success as Nepal’s model village for tourism. It has grown from a remote village into a shining symbol of what’s possible when a community acts on its dream.
Boy dies after falling from three-storey house
By Aash Gurung The four-year-old succumbs to injuries.
Wildfire ravages Manang’s Timang forest due to lack of snowfall
By Aash Gurung Fire continues to spread in the forest since February 1, causing extensive damage to the local ecosystem and wildlife habitats.
Wildfire rages on in Manang’s Timang forest
By Aash Gurung & Anish Tiwari Despite tireless efforts by security forces and locals, the wildfire remains out of control since February 1.
Solo ban fails to deter trekkers from Annapurna Circuit
By Aash Gurung Last year, 30,866 foreigners went on the trek, one typically done by wealthy adventurers.
Wildfire continues to rage in Timang forest of Manang
By Aash Gurung Despite relentless efforts by security forces and locals, the wildfire in Manang’s Timang forest remains uncontrolled.
Efforts fail to douse fires raging in three mountain districts
By Kedar Shiwakoti, Anish Tiwari & Aash Gurung Blazes are spreading unchecked in Dolakha, Sindhupalchok and Manang forests. Wildlife and settlements under threat.
In a boost for tourism, national power grid extends to Tilicho base camp
By Aash Gurung Hotels and restaurants in upper Manang now have relief from unreliable solar and generator power.
Ten arrested on gambling charges in Lamjung
By Aash Gurung Police seize Rs272,335 and gambling dice in late-night raid.
Former chairperson of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality passes away
By Aash Gurung Gurung was elected as chairperson by the Nepali Congress in the 2017 local-level election.
Father arrested for allegedly murdering son in Lamjung
By Aash Gurung Som was critically injured and rushed to Lamjung Hospital for initial treatment.
Looming landslide forces 182 members of 42 families to evacuate Lamjung settlement
By Aash Gurung Displaced people have found temporary shelter with relatives, in schools and under tents.
Landslides, floods block several roads
By Aash Gurung, Pratap Bista & Kedar Shiwakoti Passengers hit as major road sections obstructed in Lamjung, Dolakha and Makawanpur.
Four of a family dead in Lamjung landside
By Aash Gurung Rescuers recover bodies after mudslide sweeps away homes in Kwholasothar Rural Municipality.
Teen dies in landslide in Lamjung
By Aash Gurung The victim and his brother were injured after being buried by a landslide on Tuesday night.