Sunar speaks for six million unheard people Khagendra Sunar is not tired, but rather tanned from the scorching sun and bruised from the iron chains and shackles weighing 3 kg, which he has been wearing and carrying on for a month now. This has left a mark on his neck that will take months to heal. However, he is adamant about not changing his mind any soon. Kathmandu 07 Sep, 2024
NEA advances study for Karnali Chisapani hydropower project, estimated cost Rs 1.147 trillion A process for the study of the Karnali Chisapani Hydropower Project, the largest hydropower project of South Asia, has been forwarded. As per the current price, the estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.147 trillion. Business 29 Dec, 2023
'Sense of hopelessness very dangerous for democracy' “The sense of hopelessness is very dangerous for democracy,” said senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi who pleaded on behalf of the victims. Nepal 07 Dec, 2023
24 persons get lifetime imprisonment for their involvement in Rukum killings The district court issued its verdict on Tuesday evening after hearings that took place since Sunday. Nepal 05 Dec, 2023
Five die, over 50 injured in separate road accidents in Rukum West, Jhapa Five people were killed in separate road accidents in Rukum West, a district in Karnali province and Jhapa, a district in Koshi province. Nepal 20 Nov, 2023
Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in earthquake that shook its northwest, killing 157 Nepal's government said it is trying to get aid to the affected areas. Nepal 05 Nov, 2023
No Dashain festivity for Badi community living on river banks People from Badi community living on the banks of the Jhupra rivulet at Birendranagar Municipality-11, the capital of Karnali Province, have not been able to celebrate Dashain for the past 36 years. Nepal 20 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: No turning back The government is all set to register a new Federal Civil Service Bill in the Parliament after getting it endorsed by the Cabinet. Opinion 06 Sep, 2023
PPA of 44.5 MW Sani Bheri hydel completed The power purchase agreement (PPA) of 44.52 MW Sani Beri Hydroelectric Project to be constructed in Rukum East has been completed. Business 13 Jul, 2023
Four killed as Bailey bridge breaks down Four persons were killed when an under-construction Bailey bridge over the Bheri River broke down at Tallu, Nalgadh Municipality-12 in the Jajarkot district. Nepal 20 Apr, 2023
Bheri Pratirodh March on May 24 in memory of Nawaraj BK, and against caste-based discrimination Locals of Rukum West are organising a rally in memory of Nawaraj BK and friends, who were killed in Chaurjahari in an act of caste-based violence, and as a symbol against caste-based practices prevalent in the country. Nepal 20 May, 2022
Transmission lines, int'l funding and MCC: We need them all My tryst with the Far Western region of Nepal is relatively new. But I must admit, whatever I have seen so far there has been a treat to my eyes Opinion 29 Oct, 2021