Lohars still chained by khale pratha Himalayan News ServiceDarchula, May 5:The Dalits of Maltadi of Dadakot VDC-7, Darchula district, are still bound by the khale pratha.Khale pratha is the tradition of giving the labourers a certain amount of grain harvested annually. A meadow scrubbed... Travel 06 May, 2004
Leadership programme to help fight poverty Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 2,Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) has selected six districts to launch its leadership programme for poverty reduction with active participation of the poor, marginalised and excluded groups. According to a press... 02 Mar, 2004
248 lives lost to war in west in one year Himalayan News Service Dhangadhi, February 14During last year, 248 persons have been killed while 338 have been detained by both the government and Maoists in this far-western region of the country. From 17th Paush 2058 to 17th Paush 2060, reports say... Travel 15 Feb, 2004
Yak owners of Lumnang keep migrating Dev Das ShresthaCharikot, January 29Residents of Lapchi and Lumnang, situated in the rural Lamabagar VDC in Darchula, migrate seven times each year in search of forage areas for their yaks. The Lamabagar VDC is located on the border of Nepal and... 30 Jan, 2004
Educated unemployment takes a serious turn The number of people who are educated, but currently unemployed in Nepal is increasing day by day, owing to an unscientific education system and lack of vocational education.As a result, many educated youths who have passed the School Leaving... Travel 19 May, 2002
Lack of adequate food, gas troubles locals The shortage of food in the extreme western region of Nepal is not a new matter. But since the supply of gas in the region has been stooped, a big shortage of gas has arisen here.When the electric transmitter of Bheri Gas (BG) filling station, Kohalpur... Travel 12 May, 2002
Shortage of food, gas has locals in bind The shortage of food in the extreme western region of Nepal is not a new matter. But since the supply of gas in the region has been stooped, a big shortage of gas has arisen here.When the electric transmitter of Bheri Gas (BG) filling station, Kohalpur... Travel 11 May, 2002
Scarcity of gas along with food hampering the local people Scarcity of gas along with food hampering the local peopleHimalayan News ServiceMahendranagar, May 10: The shortage of foods in the extreme western region of Nepal is not a new matter. But since the supply of gas in the region has been stooped, there... Travel 10 May, 2002
Indian security on in high alert in border areas In an attempt to help Nepal foiling terrorist activities sponsored by the Maoist terrorists, Uttaranchal state of Indian government has deployed security personnel rampantly at border areas since the state suspected that terrorist activities could take... Travel 18 Apr, 2002
Married women barred due to Maoists Married women barred due to MaoistsHimalayan News Service Darchula, April 12 The married women of far-western region of the country were disheartened after being unable to meet their beloved brothers, in the traditional festival, ‘Chaitra Ko... Travel 12 Apr, 2002
Nepali students seem to be more concentrated to India Nepali students seem to be more concentrated to India Himalayan News ServiceMahendranagar, April 11From time immemorial, Benaras was the major study-centre for students from the middle and eastern Nepal. But, these days, Kumaun University of... Travel 11 Apr, 2002
