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Villagers risk lives on makeshift crossing after footbridge collapse
By Basant Pratap Singh Farmers in remote villages of Bajhang are unable to transport produce to markets, while students face daily risks due to lack of a proper bridge over Seti river for the past three years.
Active dry Jalebagar landslide threatens lives
By Basant Pratap Singh Landslips have been occurring along about 150-metre stretch of Jayaprithvi Highway for the past 3 months, but authorities have yet to find a solution.
Saipal gets its first bank branch. But locals are not happy
By Basant Pratap Singh Everest Bank’s branch opens in Dhuli, but for the elderly and differently-abled people, it still takes days to reach the bank for the social security allowance.
Two missing as tractor plunges into Seti River
By Basant Pratap Singh Search operations for the missing are underway, police say.
Landslide blocks Jaya Prithvi Highway
By Basant Pratap Singh Continuous mudslide hinders efforts to reopen the road.
Bajhang farmers, students learning to cope with climate challenge
By Basant Pratap Singh In the north-western corner of the country, one of the most vulnerable areas to climate change, farmers and students are being educated on climate impact mitigation.
Heart-stricken children in Bajhang delaying treatment due to poverty
By Basant Pratap Singh Eight students of Balmandir Basic School were diagnosed with heart conditions, with some requiring immediate surgery, but their guardians plan to start treatment once they have raised enough funds.
Climate change hits mountain people on multiple fronts
By Basant Pratap Singh Past rain shadow regions of Manang and Mustang are seeing heavy rains, falling crop yields, and destruction of homes in recent years.
All five injured in Bangalore gas leakage incident dead
By Basant Pratap Singh Bajhang local Madan Bohara, his wife Premjala, and their three children had been seriously injured in the tragic incident last week.
Nepali nationals killed in Bangalore gas leakage incident
By Basant Pratap Singh Bajhang local Madan Bohara’s children, aged eight and four, died in the course of treatment at Victoria Hospital. Three others have been injured.
Kagbeni residents fear monsoon havoc amid government inaction after last year’s flooding
By Basant Pratap Singh Local units cannot prepare for disaster management as it requires huge funds and expertise, so provincial and central governments must take measures to reduce the risk, says expert.
People flock to Bajhang highlands for yarsagumba harvest
By Basant Pratap Singh Local markets are buzzing with activity as people shop for stay in the mountains for months. Yarsagumba fetches up to Rs2 million a kilo in the district.
UML’s Bhandari wins Bajhang by-poll, Suhang Nembang widens lead in Ilam
By Basant Pratap Singh & Laxmi Gautam The ruling UML appears poised to win both the seats in the bypolls held in Ilam and Bajhang.
Polling peaceful in Ilam, Bajhang
By Parbat Portel & Basant Pratap Singh As ballots are gathered, election officials are preparing to begin vote count early today.
Youth exodus to India leaves Bajura villages with ageing, ailing residents
By Basant Pratap Singh In Bajura’s impoverished villages, schools are on the brink due to fewer students, elderly are dying at home unattended for days.