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   Friday, 31 July 2026

The Himalayan Times

Nepal / Sudur Pashchim

Photo: Prakash Singh

Continuous rain triggers landslides in Bajura; Families urge relocation aid

Continuous rain triggers landslides in Bajura; Families urge relocation aid

At least 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–6 of Bajura have been affected by landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, with six houses facing immediate danger and 10 others remaining at high risk.
At least 16 households in Badimalika Municipality–6 of Bajura have been affected by landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, with six houses facing immediate danger and 10 others remaining at high risk.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
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Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

Community forests under scrutiny as CIAA seizes documents in Kailali

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has conducted simultaneous raids at the Division Forest Offices in Dhangadhi and Pahalmanpur, launching an investigation into alleged irregularities in the approval of timber sales from community forests in Kailali.
Nepal 22 Jul, 2026
A view of the Himmatpur camp for former Kamaiyas (freed bonded labourers) in Kailari Rural Municipality, Kailali. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

26 years after Kamaiya liberation: Land ownership problems still haunt former bonded labourers

26 years after Kamaiya liberation: Land ownership problems still haunt former bonded...

Twenty-six years after Nepal abolished the Kamaiya bonded labour system, hundreds of freed Kamaiya families in the western Tarai continue to face unresolved rehabilitation issues, including land ownership disputes, incomplete resettlement and administrative uncertainty.
Twenty-six years after Nepal abolished the Kamaiya bonded labour system, hundreds of freed Kamaiya families in the western Tarai continue to face unresolved rehabilitation issues, including land ownership disputes, incomplete resettlement and administrative uncertainty.
Nepal 19 Jul, 2026
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Bajura Hospital expands specialist care, reduces need for referrals

Bajura Hospital expands specialist care, reduces need for referrals

Bajura District Hospital has significantly expanded specialist healthcare services, reducing the need for patients to travel to Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi or Kathmandu for treatment.
Bajura District Hospital has significantly expanded specialist healthcare services, reducing the need for patients to travel to Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi or Kathmandu for treatment.
Nepal 05 Jul, 2026
Martadi-Kolti project stalls. Photo: Prakash Singh

Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Rs 200 million road budget set to lapse as Martadi-Kolti project stalls

Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.
Around Rs 200 million allocated for the blacktopping of the Martadi-Kolti road section in Bajura is likely to remain unspent this fiscal year after the contractor failed to carry out construction work, according to the Infrastructure Development Office, Achham.
Nepal 02 Jul, 2026
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Joint security base established in Bajura's Lampata as displaced residents return home

Joint security base established in Bajura's Lampata as displaced residents return...

A joint temporary security base comprising Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel has been established at Lampata in Himali Rural Municipality-3 of Bajura district, as authorities move to restore order in an area that has seen a series of violent incidents involving residents from neighbouring Humla district.
A joint temporary security base comprising Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel has been established at Lampata in Himali Rural Municipality-3 of Bajura district, as authorities move to restore order in an area that has seen a series of violent incidents involving residents from neighbouring Humla district.
Nepal 15 Jun, 2026
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Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash

Home Ministry team reaches Humla to probe border dispute clash

A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot.
A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to investigate the inter-district border dispute between Humla and Bajura and the recent clash at Lampata has arrived in Simkot.
Nepal 01 Jun, 2026
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Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years

Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years

Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Nepal 12 May, 2026
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Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura

Bridge left incomplete for years, locals face hardship in Bajura

A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
A suspension bridge over the Neti River in Himali Rural Municipality–3 of Bajura remains incomplete even after more than a decade, causing severe hardship to local residents.
Nepal 02 May, 2026
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Japan, UNDP launch $1.29m project to boost urban climate resilience in Dhangadhi

Japan, UNDP launch $1.29m project to boost urban climate resilience in Dhangadhi

The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a USD 1.296 million project to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a USD 1.296 million project to strengthen urban resilience to climate risks in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.
Nepal 29 Apr, 2026
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COVID cases rising in far-west

COVID cases rising in far-west

The tally of COVID-infected cases has reached 427 in Sudurpaschim Province, with the infection rate increasing rapidly again. Though the infection was seen only in Kailali and Kanchanpur until a few days ago, cases are now being reported from all but Darchula district.
The tally of COVID-infected cases has reached 427 in Sudurpaschim Province, with the infection rate increasing rapidly again. Though the infection was seen only in Kailali and Kanchanpur until a few days ago, cases are now being reported from all but Darchula district.
Nepal 18 Aug, 2022
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Two women in labour airlifted from Bajura

Two women in labour airlifted from Bajura

Two pregnant women from Bajura were rescued today. Jeni Rai Nath, 32, of Jagannath Rural Municipality and Manu Regmi Padhya, 31, of Budhinanda Municipality were suffering from labour pain for the last four days.
Two pregnant women from Bajura were rescued today. Jeni Rai Nath, 32, of Jagannath Rural Municipality and Manu Regmi Padhya, 31, of Budhinanda Municipality were suffering from labour pain for the last four days.
Nepal 04 Aug, 2022
Lokshari Kunwar of Bajura’s Budhiganga Municipality, a burn victim who was critically injured, couldn’t afford treatment, and was stranded, has been discharged following treatment. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura burn victim discharged following treatment in Lalitpur

Bajura burn victim discharged following treatment in Lalitpur

Lokshari Kunwar of Bajura’s Budhiganga Municipality, a burn victim who was critically injured, couldn’t afford treatment, and was stranded, has been discharged following treatment.
Lokshari Kunwar of Bajura’s Budhiganga Municipality, a burn victim who was critically injured, couldn’t afford treatment, and was stranded, has been discharged following treatment.
Nepal 10 Jul, 2022
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One policeman injured in clash between NC, CPN(US) cadres in Bajura

One policeman injured in clash between NC, CPN(US) cadres in Bajura

A clash erupted between cadres of Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialists) after NC cadres accused the latter of striking a dog, in Budinanda Municipality-9 of Bajura on Friday.
A clash erupted between cadres of Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialists) after NC cadres accused the latter of striking a dog, in Budinanda Municipality-9 of Bajura on Friday.
Nepal 06 May, 2022
Family of Bire Sarki of Budinanda Municipality-1, Bajura share their story of failure from realising services assured by health insurance, March 23, 2022. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura locals welcome health insurance campaign, but facility far from realisation

Bajura locals welcome health insurance campaign, but facility far from realisation

Locals in Bajura were elated when the Insurance Board initiated health insurance campaign here by making Kolti Primary Health Centre a major service point in compliance with Health Insurance Act 2017 (2074) and National Health Policy 2019 (2076) in May 15, 2019. However, the service is far from being realised.
Locals in Bajura were elated when the Insurance Board initiated health insurance campaign here by making Kolti Primary Health Centre a major service point in compliance with Health Insurance Act 2017 (2074) and National Health Policy 2019 (2076) in May 15, 2019. However, the service is far from being realised.
Nepal 23 Mar, 2022
Food materials were distributed to 95 families of Rudi village at Swamikhapar Rural Municipality in Bajura on Thursday. Nepal Rising and Engage Nepal have provided financial support for the same. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Relief materials distributed to COVID-hit impoverished families

Relief materials distributed to COVID-hit impoverished families

Food materials were distributed to 95 families of Rudi village at Swamikhapar Rural Municipality in Bajura on Thursday. Nepal Rising and Engage Nepal have provided financial support for the same.
Food materials were distributed to 95 families of Rudi village at Swamikhapar Rural Municipality in Bajura on Thursday. Nepal Rising and Engage Nepal have provided financial support for the same.
Nepal 04 Mar, 2022
As the snow is far from melting even after a week, the same has created problems in resuming the transportation service on the Martadi-Kolti road section. Road transportation was disrupted after heavy snowfall blocked around 9-km stretch in Pokharelekh. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Snow disrupts road transportation

Snow disrupts road transportation

As the snow is far from melting even after a week, the same has created problems in resuming the transportation service on the Martadi-Kolti road section. Road transportation was disrupted after heavy snowfall blocked around 9-km stretch in Pokharelekh.
As the snow is far from melting even after a week, the same has created problems in resuming the transportation service on the Martadi-Kolti road section. Road transportation was disrupted after heavy snowfall blocked around 9-km stretch in Pokharelekh.
Nepal 12 Feb, 2022
Snowfall hits Parakhe area of Bajura, February 4, 2022. Photo: Prakash SIngh/THT

Heavy snowfall hits life in Karnali, Sudurpaschim

Heavy snowfall hits life in Karnali, Sudurpaschim

Hilly and mountainous districts have been receiving heavy rainfall in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces since last evening. Freezing cold triggered by heavy snowfall has thrown normal life out of gear.
Hilly and mountainous districts have been receiving heavy rainfall in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces since last evening. Freezing cold triggered by heavy snowfall has thrown normal life out of gear.
Nepal 05 Feb, 2022
File - Health officials administer booster dose of Covid-19 vaccines as government starts campaign on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Sudurpashchim has 'zero stock' of Covid-19 vaccines as booster campaign unrolls

Sudurpashchim has 'zero stock' of Covid-19 vaccines as booster campaign unrolls

Nepal government had recently announced the launch of Covid-19 booster jab campaign beginning Sunday, in an attempt to curb the supposed third-wave of the pandemic that has led to a surge in reported infections across the country. However, Sudurpashchim Province is grappling with 'zero stock' of vaccines amid the booster campaign that has raised a question regarding the federal government's haphazard announcement.
Nepal government had recently announced the launch of Covid-19 booster jab campaign beginning Sunday, in an attempt to curb the supposed third-wave of the pandemic that has led to a surge in reported infections across the country. However, Sudurpashchim Province is grappling with 'zero stock' of vaccines amid the booster campaign that has raised a question regarding the federal government's haphazard announcement.
Nepal 17 Jan, 2022
File - Heavy rain and inundation has destroyed paddy production in Kailali, October 25, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT/File

Delay in compensation for damage from unseasonal rain worries farmers in Baitadi

Delay in compensation for damage from unseasonal rain worries farmers in Baitadi

The unseasonal torrential rain from October 17-20 this year incurred huge loss of lives and properties in Baitadi district. Four people died and properties worth millions of rupees were damaged.
The unseasonal torrential rain from October 17-20 this year incurred huge loss of lives and properties in Baitadi district. Four people died and properties worth millions of rupees were damaged.
Nepal 13 Nov, 2021
As many as 18 people have lost their lives while 27 are still missing, and seven have been injured due to floods and landslides caused by incessant rainfall since Sunday in Sudur Pashchim Province. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Sudur Pashchim Flood and Landslide Update: 18 dead, 27 missing, 7 injured

Sudur Pashchim Flood and Landslide Update: 18 dead, 27 missing, 7 injured

As many as 18 people have lost their lives while 27 are still missing, and seven have been injured due to floods and landslides caused by incessant rainfall since Sunday in Sudur Pashchim Province.
As many as 18 people have lost their lives while 27 are still missing, and seven have been injured due to floods and landslides caused by incessant rainfall since Sunday in Sudur Pashchim Province.
Nepal 20 Oct, 2021
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Province PSCA to be amended third time

Province PSCA to be amended third time

Sudurpaschim Province’s Public Service Commission Act is all set to be amended for the third time. The amendment is being mulled owing to some legal complexities that have come up after the commission at the province was set up and came into operation.
Sudurpaschim Province’s Public Service Commission Act is all set to be amended for the third time. The amendment is being mulled owing to some legal complexities that have come up after the commission at the province was set up and came into operation.
Nepal 30 Sep, 2021
Bajura District Hospital referred Dhauli Thapa, 30, of Badimalika Municipality to another health facility for further treatment, but her family took her home after they could not afford treatment expenses. Photo:: PRakash Singh/THT

Poverty deprives woman of treatment

Poverty deprives woman of treatment

Bajura District Hospital referred Dhauli Thapa, 30, of Badimalika Municipality to another health facility for further treatment, but her family took her home after they could not afford treatment expenses.
Bajura District Hospital referred Dhauli Thapa, 30, of Badimalika Municipality to another health facility for further treatment, but her family took her home after they could not afford treatment expenses.
Nepal 22 Sep, 2021
Pema Gyalwo Gurung and his two daughters sharing a tent in Bauli, Badimalika Municipality-8, Bajura, 19 September 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura man in need of financial support for treatment

Bajura man in need of financial support for treatment

Pema Gyalwo Gurung of Bauli, Badimalika Municipality-8, who is a tuberculosis patient and is also paralyzed, has been living in a tent under vulnerable circumstances since seven months. To add to his woes, the Gyalwo family has no financial means to support his treatment.
Pema Gyalwo Gurung of Bauli, Badimalika Municipality-8, who is a tuberculosis patient and is also paralyzed, has been living in a tent under vulnerable circumstances since seven months. To add to his woes, the Gyalwo family has no financial means to support his treatment.
Nepal 20 Sep, 2021
Trekking route to Badimalika, a famous religious and tourism site in Bajura and the entire Sudurpaschim, has been constructed. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Trekking route to Badimalika opened

Trekking route to Badimalika opened

Trekking route to Badimalika, a famous religious and tourism site in Bajura and the entire Sudurpaschim, has been constructed. The 13-kilometre trekking route from Martadi to Badimalika’s Sota Patan has been constructed by Tourism Department.
Trekking route to Badimalika, a famous religious and tourism site in Bajura and the entire Sudurpaschim, has been constructed. The 13-kilometre trekking route from Martadi to Badimalika’s Sota Patan has been constructed by Tourism Department.
Nepal 18 Sep, 2021
Resident of Budhiganga Municiaplity-9, Bajura, Kaushilla Nepali, 21, who suffered injuries in a bear attack on Thursday has been without treatment due to financial issues. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura woman injured in bear attack in need of financial support for treatment

Bajura woman injured in bear attack in need of financial support for treatment

Resident of Budhiganga Municiaplity-9, Bajura, Kaushilla Nepali, 21, who suffered injuries in a bear attack on Thursday has been without treatment due to financial issues.
Resident of Budhiganga Municiaplity-9, Bajura, Kaushilla Nepali, 21, who suffered injuries in a bear attack on Thursday has been without treatment due to financial issues.
Nepal 04 Sep, 2021
​​​​​​​A total of 305,857 people have gone through Covid-19 test in Sudurpaschim which included both PCR and antigen tests, according to available data at Health Directorate, Dipayal. Of the total tests, 45,961 people have been tested positive for Covid-19 infection so far.

15pc positive rate in Sudurpaschim Province

15pc positive rate in Sudurpaschim Province

​​​​​​​A total of 305,857 people have gone through Covid-19 test in Sudurpaschim which included both PCR and antigen tests, according to available data at Health Directorate, Dipayal. Of the total tests, 45,961 people have been tested positive for Covid-19 infection so far.
​​​​​​​A total of 305,857 people have gone through Covid-19 test in Sudurpaschim which included both PCR and antigen tests, according to available data at Health Directorate, Dipayal. Of the total tests, 45,961 people have been tested positive for Covid-19 infection so far.
Nepal 22 Aug, 2021
Devotees heading to the famed religious and tourism destination, Badimalika of Bajura, Sudurpaschim Province. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

More devotees heading to Badimalika amidst pandemic

More devotees heading to Badimalika amidst pandemic

As the annual religious fair in Bajura’s Badimalika is just a few days away, devotees have started heading to the famed religious and tourism destination of Sudurpaschim Province. The fair will be observed on Sunday.
As the annual religious fair in Bajura’s Badimalika is just a few days away, devotees have started heading to the famed religious and tourism destination of Sudurpaschim Province. The fair will be observed on Sunday.
Nepal 21 Aug, 2021
The probe panel formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to carry out investigation into the Darchula incident has left for Baitadi for further investigation after eight days of investigation in Darchula.

Darchula tuin incident: Probe panel leaves Darchula for Baitadi for further investigation

Darchula tuin incident: Probe panel leaves Darchula for Baitadi for further...

The probe panel formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to carry out investigation into the Darchula incident has left for Baitadi for further investigation after eight days of investigation in Darchula.
The probe panel formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to carry out investigation into the Darchula incident has left for Baitadi for further investigation after eight days of investigation in Darchula.
Nepal 10 Aug, 2021
FILE - A health worker collecting the swab sample of a woman for COVID test in Bajura, on Monday. Photo: THT

Delta variant seen for first time in Bajura district

Delta variant seen for first time in Bajura district

The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been seen for the first time in a 10-year-old boy in Bajura. According to Bajura District Hospital, the patient was referred to Kathmandu after he couldn’t be treated locally.
The Delta variant of the coronavirus has been seen for the first time in a 10-year-old boy in Bajura. According to Bajura District Hospital, the patient was referred to Kathmandu after he couldn’t be treated locally.
Nepal 06 Aug, 2021
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Case filed against SSB personnel accused of involvement in Darchula incident, Indian side denies involvement

Case filed against SSB personnel accused of involvement in Darchula incident, Indian...

Media outlets and social networking sites are abuzz with reports of a Nepali person who fell into the Mahakalai River and went missing after Indian border security personnel allegedly snapped the rope of an improvised cable 'bridge' or a tuin he was using to cross over to Khalanga.
Media outlets and social networking sites are abuzz with reports of a Nepali person who fell into the Mahakalai River and went missing after Indian border security personnel allegedly snapped the rope of an improvised cable 'bridge' or a tuin he was using to cross over to Khalanga.
Nepal 01 Aug, 2021
Three years have passed since Nirmala Panta of Bhimdatta Municipality-2 in Kanchanpur district was raped and murdered, but whereabouts of the culprit(s) is yet to be known.

Nirmala Panta Rape-Murder Case: Three years on, justice is still a far cry as culprit roams free

Nirmala Panta Rape-Murder Case: Three years on, justice is still a far cry as culprit...

A 13-year-old girl who went to her friend's place on 26 July, 2018, never made it home. She was found lifeless at a sugarcane field close to her home the next day.
A 13-year-old girl who went to her friend's place on 26 July, 2018, never made it home. She was found lifeless at a sugarcane field close to her home the next day.
Nepal 25 Jul, 2021
Continuous rainfall inundates various areas of Mahendraagar Bazaar, Kanchanpur, July 11, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Mahendranagar bazaar inundated with heavy downpour

Mahendranagar bazaar inundated with heavy downpour

Various cities across the country have time and again been inundated due to continuous heavy rainfall since the onset of monsoon. Following a similar pattern, several areas around Mahendranagar Bazaar in Kanchanpur district were inundated due to the rain pouring in since this morning.
Various cities across the country have time and again been inundated due to continuous heavy rainfall since the onset of monsoon. Following a similar pattern, several areas around Mahendranagar Bazaar in Kanchanpur district were inundated due to the rain pouring in since this morning.
Nepal 11 Jul, 2021
800 people provided financial aid, 2,163 get access to 40-day employment in Bajura

800 people provided financial aid, 2,163 get access to 40-day employment in Bajura

800 people provided financial aid, 2,163 get access to 40-day employment in Bajura

Eight hundred individuals from five local levels of Bajura district were provided with financial support under the COVID-19 Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Project-Bajura, on Thursday.
Eight hundred individuals from five local levels of Bajura district were provided with financial support under the COVID-19 Livelihoods and Economic Recovery Project-Bajura, on Thursday.
Nepal 09 Jul, 2021
File - Locals of Muktikot village in Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municiaplity in Bajura carrying food bought from Berma Bazaar. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT/File

Bajura's Muktikot village reeling under acute food crisis

Bajura's Muktikot village reeling under acute food crisis

Muktikot village of Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality-1 in Bajura is reeling under acute food crisis after draught grossly affected the food production here, amidst Covid-19 pandemic, shared local resident Bal Bahadur BK.
Muktikot village of Swamikartik Khapar Rural Municipality-1 in Bajura is reeling under acute food crisis after draught grossly affected the food production here, amidst Covid-19 pandemic, shared local resident Bal Bahadur BK.
Nepal 27 Jun, 2021
Bajura’s Budhinanda Municipality Deputy Mayor Shristi Regmi handing over food assistance to members of the haliya community in Pipaldali, Bajura, on Wednesday. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Food items given to freed haliyas in Bajura

Food items given to freed haliyas in Bajura

Nepali Heritage Charity Foundation and COVID-19 RAPID Action Task Force Calgary Nepalese Community Association provided food items to the freed haliyas of Budhinanda Municipality in coordination with Madimalika Media House in Bajura.
Nepali Heritage Charity Foundation and COVID-19 RAPID Action Task Force Calgary Nepalese Community Association provided food items to the freed haliyas of Budhinanda Municipality in coordination with Madimalika Media House in Bajura.
Nepal 24 Jun, 2021
Flood inundates houses in Bhimdatta Municipality, Kanchanpur district, June 19, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Two villages inundated, bridge destroyed as Mahakali River water level rises

Two villages inundated, bridge destroyed as Mahakali River water level rises

Days of torrential downpour have led to swelling of the Mahakali River that flows through mountains, hills and Chure Bhaawar region in Limpiyadhura of Darchula till Kanchanpur in the Sudurpashchim Province.
Days of torrential downpour have led to swelling of the Mahakali River that flows through mountains, hills and Chure Bhaawar region in Limpiyadhura of Darchula till Kanchanpur in the Sudurpashchim Province.
Nepal 19 Jun, 2021
The landslide caused by incessant rainfall since Monday morning at Jorayal Rural Municipality-1 of Doti district has obstructed Bhimdutta Highway, affecting transportation in seven hilly districts of Sudurpaschim province, on Tuesday.

Landslide obstructs Bhimdutta Highway in Sudurpaschim

Landslide obstructs Bhimdutta Highway in Sudurpaschim

The landslide caused by incessant rainfall since Monday morning at Jorayal Rural Municipality-1 of Doti district has obstructed Bhimdutta Highway, affecting transportation in seven hilly districts of Sudurpaschim province, on Tuesday.
The landslide caused by incessant rainfall since Monday morning at Jorayal Rural Municipality-1 of Doti district has obstructed Bhimdutta Highway, affecting transportation in seven hilly districts of Sudurpaschim province, on Tuesday.
Nepal 15 Jun, 2021
Though it is mandatory for returnees from India to stay in some sort of isolation for a certain period before they mingle with their families due to the risk of coronavirus, migrant workers in Bajura are seen openly moving around in their villages, with the authority concerned doing little to make them comply with the isolation or quarantine provisions.

Returnees moving freely in Bajura villages

Returnees moving freely in Bajura villages

Though it is mandatory for returnees from India to stay in some sort of isolation for a certain period before they mingle with their families due to the risk of coronavirus, migrant workers in Bajura are seen openly moving around in their villages, with the authority concerned doing little to make them comply with the isolation or quarantine provisions.
Though it is mandatory for returnees from India to stay in some sort of isolation for a certain period before they mingle with their families due to the risk of coronavirus, migrant workers in Bajura are seen openly moving around in their villages, with the authority concerned doing little to make them comply with the isolation or quarantine provisions.
Nepal 19 May, 2021
Bajura district. Image: Google maps

Oxygen plant to be installed at Bajura Hospital

Oxygen plant to be installed at Bajura Hospital

If everything goes as planned, Bajura district hospital will have an oxygen plant up and running in a month’s time from now. According to hospital acting Chief Dr Prakash Jaishi, a tender notice has been issued.
If everything goes as planned, Bajura district hospital will have an oxygen plant up and running in a month’s time from now. According to hospital acting Chief Dr Prakash Jaishi, a tender notice has been issued.
Nepal 14 May, 2021
Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has decided to offer 75 per cent risk allowance to health workers involved in the treatment of COVID patients and 50 per cent risk allowance to health workers deployed to control the virus spread in the municipality.

75pc risk allowance for health workers in Bajura

75pc risk allowance for health workers in Bajura

Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has decided to offer 75 per cent risk allowance to health workers involved in the treatment of COVID patients and 50 per cent risk allowance to health workers deployed to control the virus spread in the municipality.
Budhiganga Municipality, Bajura, has decided to offer 75 per cent risk allowance to health workers involved in the treatment of COVID patients and 50 per cent risk allowance to health workers deployed to control the virus spread in the municipality.
Nepal 13 May, 2021
People are seen outside a swab collection centre, Dhangadhi. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Number of swabs collected outnumber lab capacity in Dhangadhi

Number of swabs collected outnumber lab capacity in Dhangadhi

The PCR test laboratory of Seti Zonal Hospital has become overwhelmed by number of swab sample collected for testing, as a result, the Dhagadhi Sub-metropolis has stopped swab collection for three days.
The PCR test laboratory of Seti Zonal Hospital has become overwhelmed by number of swab sample collected for testing, as a result, the Dhagadhi Sub-metropolis has stopped swab collection for three days.
Nepal 07 May, 2021
Police on Sunday arrested Ujyalo Network’s executive editor Anish Tamang and General Manager DL Tamang (Prabhat) for publishing fake news on its news portal about Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Two held for murder attempt in Bajura

Two held for murder attempt in Bajura

​​​​​​​Police in Bajura have arrested two youths in connection with an attempt to burn a girl alive. According to police, they have arrested Suman Giri and Shikhar Thapa of Tribeni Municipality for interrogation.
​​​​​​​Police in Bajura have arrested two youths in connection with an attempt to burn a girl alive. According to police, they have arrested Suman Giri and Shikhar Thapa of Tribeni Municipality for interrogation.
Nepal 06 May, 2021
With the sharp increase in the number of returnees from India in Bajura, the district has become vulnerable to the second wave of coronavirus, which is much more aggressive and deadlier than the first one. Image: Google maps

India returnees put Bajura at virus risk

India returnees put Bajura at virus risk

With the sharp increase in the number of returnees from India in Bajura, the district has become vulnerable to the second wave of coronavirus, which is much more aggressive and deadlier than the first one.
With the sharp increase in the number of returnees from India in Bajura, the district has become vulnerable to the second wave of coronavirus, which is much more aggressive and deadlier than the first one.
Nepal 02 May, 2021
Covid-19 patients being treated in the hospital galleries due to the lack of bed in Seti Hospital as seen on Friday, April 30, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/ THT

Seti Provincial Hospital swamped with Covid-19 patients, infected being treated in hallway

Seti Provincial Hospital swamped with Covid-19 patients, infected being treated in...

With the sharp increase of Covid-19 infection amid the second wave of coronavirus, hospitals in Sudur Paschim Province are being filled to the brim of late.
With the sharp increase of Covid-19 infection amid the second wave of coronavirus, hospitals in Sudur Paschim Province are being filled to the brim of late.
Nepal 30 Apr, 2021
Temporary Corona Hospital under Seti Provincial Hospital. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Nearly 61pc test positive for coronavirus infection in Seti Hospital

Nearly 61pc test positive for coronavirus infection in Seti Hospital

As many as 227 people have tested positive for coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours out of a total of 374 samples taken for PCR testing in the laboratory of Seti Zonal Hospital -
As many as 227 people have tested positive for coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours out of a total of 374 samples taken for PCR testing in the laboratory of Seti Zonal Hospital -
Nepal 28 Apr, 2021
A rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in Sudurpashchim Province following the new wave of infections has led to cramming of hospitals owing to influx of coronavirus infected patients.

Sudurpashchim hospitals filling rapidly as Covid-19 cases surge

Sudurpashchim hospitals filling rapidly as Covid-19 cases surge

A rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in Sudurpashchim Province following the new wave of infections has led to cramming of hospitals owing to influx of coronavirus infected patients.
A rapid rise in Covid-19 cases in Sudurpashchim Province following the new wave of infections has led to cramming of hospitals owing to influx of coronavirus infected patients.
Nepal 25 Apr, 2021
Mani Guyal and her 10-year-old daughter Aakriti receive assistance, in Bajura. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

THT Impact: Struggling mother-daughter duo in Bajura receive assistance

THT Impact: Struggling mother-daughter duo in Bajura receive assistance

Mani Guyal and her 10-year-old daughter of Badimalika Municipality-1 in Bajura District have received assistance following the publication of a story highlighting their struggles, in the The Himalayan Times - 
Mani Guyal and her 10-year-old daughter of Badimalika Municipality-1 in Bajura District have received assistance following the publication of a story highlighting their struggles, in the The Himalayan Times - 
Nepal 23 Apr, 2021
Map of Kailali district

Govt offices introduce service rationing

Govt offices introduce service rationing

Land Reform Office and Land Revenue Office in Kailali have introduced service rationing by designating certain days in a week to cater to the service seekers of certain local levels, keeping in view the increasing coronavirus risk.
Land Reform Office and Land Revenue Office in Kailali have introduced service rationing by designating certain days in a week to cater to the service seekers of certain local levels, keeping in view the increasing coronavirus risk.
Nepal 21 Apr, 2021
Former FNJ Chair of Bajura and reporter for The Himalayan Times, Prakash Singh, has donated his tenure's meeting allowance to people in need in the district.

THT journo in Bajura donates his allowance to people in need

THT journo in Bajura donates his allowance to people in need

Former Chair of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, Bajura Chapter, and reporter for The Himalayan Times, Prakash Singh has donated his tenure's meeting allowance to the people in need -
Former Chair of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, Bajura Chapter, and reporter for The Himalayan Times, Prakash Singh has donated his tenure's meeting allowance to the people in need -
Nepal 19 Apr, 2021
Nepali migrant workers are seen returning from Indian cities at Gauriphanta border point, in Kailali district on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/ THT

Large number of Nepali migrant workers returning in Sudur Paschim after losing jobs in Covid-19 seized Indian cities

Large number of Nepali migrant workers returning in Sudur Paschim after losing jobs...

Nepali migrant workers are returning home in large numbers in Sudur Paschim after losing their jobs in Indian cities severely affected by the new wave of Covid-19, in recent days.
Nepali migrant workers are returning home in large numbers in Sudur Paschim after losing their jobs in Indian cities severely affected by the new wave of Covid-19, in recent days.
Nepal 18 Apr, 2021
42-year-old Aause Kami of Manakot in Gaumul Rural Municipality-4 of Bajura district receiving treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu. Photo: Prakash Singh/ THT

THT Impact: Bajura man with neurological ailment receiving treatment in Kathmandu

THT Impact: Bajura man with neurological ailment receiving treatment in Kathmandu

Aause Kami, 42, of Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura, who had been left in a lurch for want of treatment, is presently being treated in Kathmandu for a neurological ailment -
Aause Kami, 42, of Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura, who had been left in a lurch for want of treatment, is presently being treated in Kathmandu for a neurological ailment -
Nepal 16 Apr, 2021
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Migrant workers returning home in large numbers from India in Sudur Paschim

Migrant workers returning home in large numbers from India in Sudur Paschim

With the rapid increase of coronavirus infections and the implementation of lockdown in various parts of India in recent days, Nepali migrant workers there have started to return in large numbers in Sudur Paschim Province.
With the rapid increase of coronavirus infections and the implementation of lockdown in various parts of India in recent days, Nepali migrant workers there have started to return in large numbers in Sudur Paschim Province.
Nepal 06 Apr, 2021
Sudurpaschim Province. Image Courtesy: MoFAGA

Six Sudur Pashchim district committee chairs close to UML's Nepal-Khanal faction replaced

Six Sudur Pashchim district committee chairs close to UML's Nepal-Khanal faction...

The CPN-UML chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sacked six district committee chairs of Sudur Pashchim Province belonging to the Nepal-Khanal faction, on Saturday -
The CPN-UML chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has sacked six district committee chairs of Sudur Pashchim Province belonging to the Nepal-Khanal faction, on Saturday -
Nepal 03 Apr, 2021
Bajura health

Gaumul RM's health services catching on

Gaumul RM's health services catching on

Bajura’s Gaumul Rural Municipality has been providing health services to the residents here by setting up its own hospital. According to rural municipality Chair Hari Bahadur Rokaya, the hospital started providing services three months ago.
Bajura’s Gaumul Rural Municipality has been providing health services to the residents here by setting up its own hospital. According to rural municipality Chair Hari Bahadur Rokaya, the hospital started providing services three months ago.
Nepal 30 Mar, 2021
Sudurpaschim Province. Image Courtesy: MoFAGA

Sudurpaschim folks returning home in droves as COVID cases surge in India

Sudurpaschim folks returning home in droves as COVID cases surge in India

A large number of people from Sudurpaschim Province have started returning home abandoning jobs in India following a surge in coronavirus cases there in the recent weeks -
A large number of people from Sudurpaschim Province have started returning home abandoning jobs in India following a surge in coronavirus cases there in the recent weeks -
Nepal 27 Mar, 2021
A helicopter ferrying equipment for the construction of Andradi Rural Hydropower Project in Ghatmuna, Gaumul Rural Municipality-1, in Bajura district, on Thursday, March 26, 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/ THT

100-kilowatt rural hydropower project to bring electricity in remote Bajura village

100-kilowatt rural hydropower project to bring electricity in remote Bajura village

With the construction of 100-kilowatt rural hydropower project in Andradi village, remote villages in wards 1 and 2 of Gaumul Rural Municipality in Bajura district are taking steps towards electrification.
With the construction of 100-kilowatt rural hydropower project in Andradi village, remote villages in wards 1 and 2 of Gaumul Rural Municipality in Bajura district are taking steps towards electrification.
Nepal 26 Mar, 2021
Image related to the site of incident released by the police.

Forensic test report offers further evidence on Baitadi teenager's rape-murder case

Forensic test report offers further evidence on Baitadi teenager's rape-murder case

More than than a month after the murder of a 17-year-old girl of Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-7 in Baitadi district, police have gathered further evidence linking the prime accused's involvement -
More than than a month after the murder of a 17-year-old girl of Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-7 in Baitadi district, police have gathered further evidence linking the prime accused's involvement -
Nepal 25 Mar, 2021
Locals burning tires in protest against the hit-and-run case which killed a girl in Lamki along the East-West Highway in Kailali district on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/ THT

Kailali hit-and-run case: Police open fire, use tear gas to disperse protesters in Lamki

Kailali hit-and-run case: Police open fire, use tear gas to disperse protesters in...

Kailali police fired blank shots, tear gas to control the crowd that gathered to protest the death of a girl in a bus hit-and-run case in Lamki, on Tuesday.
Kailali police fired blank shots, tear gas to control the crowd that gathered to protest the death of a girl in a bus hit-and-run case in Lamki, on Tuesday.
Nepal 23 Mar, 2021
Mentorship programme being held with the purpose of developing entrepreneurship skills among the youths, in Ghatmuna of Gaumul Rural Municipality, Bajura, on March 18, 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Bajura's Gaumul Rural Municipality trains youth on entrepreneurship skills

Bajura's Gaumul Rural Municipality trains youth on entrepreneurship skills

Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura district organised a three-day mentorship programme to help young entrepreneurs develop skills for better employment opportunities in the future.
Gaumul Rural Municipality of Bajura district organised a three-day mentorship programme to help young entrepreneurs develop skills for better employment opportunities in the future.
Nepal 18 Mar, 2021
Dil Bahadur Damai and his relatives stand in front of Sudur Pashchim Province Chief Minister's Office in hope of support for his treatment, in Dhangadhi, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

One and a half years after accident, Dadeldhura man still lacks fund for treatment

One and a half years after accident, Dadeldhura man still lacks fund for treatment

One and a half years after Dil Bahadur Damai broke his legs in a road accident in India, he is still struggling to get the required treatment and live a proper life.
One and a half years after Dil Bahadur Damai broke his legs in a road accident in India, he is still struggling to get the required treatment and live a proper life.
Nepal 17 Mar, 2021
File Photo - Investigation going on at the community forest, where the body of Bhagarathi Bhatta was found, on February 4. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Prime accused of Bhagarathi rape-murder case sent to correction centre

Prime accused of Bhagarathi rape-murder case sent to correction centre

The 16-year-old minor, prime accused in the rape and murder of Bhagarathi Bhatta of Baitadi district, has been remanded to a correction centre by District Court, Baitadi.
The 16-year-old minor, prime accused in the rape and murder of Bhagarathi Bhatta of Baitadi district, has been remanded to a correction centre by District Court, Baitadi.
Nepal 10 Mar, 2021
Kanchanpur district. Image: Google Maps

Indian national killed in a crossfire between police, smugglers in Kanchanpur border area

Indian national killed in a crossfire between police, smugglers in Kanchanpur border...

An Indian national died after getting caught in a crossfire between police and smugglers in the Nepal-India border of Bellauri Municipality-7 in Kanchanpur on Tuesday night -
An Indian national died after getting caught in a crossfire between police and smugglers in the Nepal-India border of Bellauri Municipality-7 in Kanchanpur on Tuesday night -
Nepal 05 Mar, 2021
Police made public the prime accused in Baitadi-teenage girl's rape and murder case during a press meet organised at the premises of District Police Office, Baitadi, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Judicial custody of murder, rape accused extended

Judicial custody of murder, rape accused extended

Baitadi District Court has extended the judicial custody of Dinesh Bhatta, an accused in the rape and subsequent murder of Bhagirathi Bhatta, by five more days. This is the fourth and final time the court has extended Bhatta’s judicial custody.
Baitadi District Court has extended the judicial custody of Dinesh Bhatta, an accused in the rape and subsequent murder of Bhagirathi Bhatta, by five more days. This is the fourth and final time the court has extended Bhatta’s judicial custody.
Nepal 04 Mar, 2021
A meeting of Nepal-India district-level border security coordination committee was held in Jhulaghat of India, on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Image Google Maps

Officials from Nepal, India hold district-level consultation on border security

Officials from Nepal, India hold district-level consultation on border security

Nepali and Indian authorities have agreed to exchange information on curbing trans-border crime, smuggling of illegal items, and maintaining law and order in the border region.
Nepali and Indian authorities have agreed to exchange information on curbing trans-border crime, smuggling of illegal items, and maintaining law and order in the border region.
Nepal 26 Feb, 2021
Bhim Rawal. Photo: Naresh Shrestha/THT

PM Oli should apologise to people and resign: Bhim Rawal

PM Oli should apologise to people and resign: Bhim Rawal

Bhim Rawal, the Sudurpaschim in-charge of the Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli should self-criticise his act of dissolving House and apologise to the people.
Bhim Rawal, the Sudurpaschim in-charge of the Dahal-Nepal faction of Nepal Communist Party (NCP), has said that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli should self-criticise his act of dissolving House and apologise to the people.
Nepal 24 Feb, 2021
Investigation going on at the community forest, where the body of Bhagarathi Bhatta was found, on February 4. File Photo: Tekendra Deuba/THT

Prime suspect in Bhagarathi's case admits to raping her before the murder; final rites to be carried out today

Prime suspect in Bhagarathi's case admits to raping her before the murder; final...

Family of Bhagarati Bhatta in Baitadi have agreed to receive the teenager's body after prime suspect in the case admitted to raping her prior to strangulating her to death.
Family of Bhagarati Bhatta in Baitadi have agreed to receive the teenager's body after prime suspect in the case admitted to raping her prior to strangulating her to death.
Nepal 19 Feb, 2021
The images related to the murder of Bhagarathi Bhatta released by the police.

Baitadi-teen murder case: Prime Suspect reveals location of the deceased's watch

Baitadi-teen murder case: Prime Suspect reveals location of the deceased's watch

The prime suspect who was arrested on February 16 for the murder of Baitadi-teen and paraded by police on February 17, has now revealed the location where deceased person's watch lies.
The prime suspect who was arrested on February 16 for the murder of Baitadi-teen and paraded by police on February 17, has now revealed the location where deceased person's watch lies.
Nepal 18 Feb, 2021
Instances of tiger sighting on roads during the day have become frequent along the East-West Highway in Kailali district. File Photo - Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

17 cameras installed to identify tiger's cave in Kailali

17 cameras installed to identify tiger's cave in Kailali

Seventeen cameras have been installed to identify the cave of the tiger that has posed a threat to human life in areas of Gauriganga Municipality and Kailari Rural Municipality of Kailali.
Seventeen cameras have been installed to identify the cave of the tiger that has posed a threat to human life in areas of Gauriganga Municipality and Kailari Rural Municipality of Kailali.
Nepal 18 Feb, 2021
A view of newly constructed bailey bridge over Budhiganga River in Badimalika Municipality along Sanfe-Martadi road section in Bajura, on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/ THT

Bailey bridge construction over Budhiganga River completed, vehicular movement resumes along Sanfe-Martadi road section

Bailey bridge construction over Budhiganga River completed, vehicular movement...

The construction of a bailey bridge over the Budhiganga River in Badimalika Municipality along the Sange-Martadi road section of Bajura has been completed following which vehicular movement has resumed.
The construction of a bailey bridge over the Budhiganga River in Badimalika Municipality along the Sange-Martadi road section of Bajura has been completed following which vehicular movement has resumed.
Nepal 11 Feb, 2021
Agitated mass demand fair investigation into Bhagirathi Bhatta's death. Bhagirathi, 17, from Baitadi was found dead in a community forest on February 4. She had gone to school on the morning of the incident. Photo Tekendra Deuba/THT/File

Bhagirathi Murder Case: DPO says vaginal swab sent to Kathmandu for investigation

Bhagirathi Murder Case: DPO says vaginal swab sent to Kathmandu for investigation

Baitadi District Police Office Spokesperson Janak Dhami informed that vaginal swab of Bhagirathi Bhatta has been sent to the National Forensic Science Laboratory, Kathmandu for testing.
Baitadi District Police Office Spokesperson Janak Dhami informed that vaginal swab of Bhagirathi Bhatta has been sent to the National Forensic Science Laboratory, Kathmandu for testing.
Nepal 08 Feb, 2021
This undated image shows the hoarding board of National Human Rights Commission at the entrance gate. Photo courtesy: NHRC

NHRC to monitor probe into Baitadi rape, murder

NHRC to monitor probe into Baitadi rape, murder

The National Human Rights Commission, which has deployed its own inspection team to monitor authorities investigating the alleged rape and murder of Bhagirathi Bhatta in Baitadi, has urged the police to carry out a highly professional and impartial investigation.
The National Human Rights Commission, which has deployed its own inspection team to monitor authorities investigating the alleged rape and murder of Bhagirathi Bhatta in Baitadi, has urged the police to carry out a highly professional and impartial investigation.
Nepal 08 Feb, 2021
Locals are seen walking though snow-covered trail following heavy snowfall in Bajura district, on Friday, February 05, 2021. Photo: Prakash Singh/THT

Heavy snowfall affects daily lives in upper hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province

Heavy snowfall affects daily lives in upper hilly areas of Sudurpaschim Province

With the sudden change in weather, heavy snowfall compounded with a chilling cold since last evening has affected the daily lives of people residing in upper areas of Sudurpaschim Province -
With the sudden change in weather, heavy snowfall compounded with a chilling cold since last evening has affected the daily lives of people residing in upper areas of Sudurpaschim Province -
Nepal 05 Feb, 2021

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