Aligned development of GHT stressed for further tourism promotion, development Renowned as the longest and most challenging trekking route, the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) in Nepal spans from the east to far-west region of the country, covering a distance of around 1,750 kilometres, crosses 15 high altitude passes that reach heights of 6,146 metres. Kathmandu 03 Sep, 2024
PM Dahal stresses on production of scientific, technical human resources Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the production of scientific and technical human resources is vital for accelerating economic transformation in the country. Nepal 21 Apr, 2024
In Pictures: Abandoned Majhgaon Airport in Kanchanpur The airport located at the farthest western corner of Nepal, which suspended operations during Maoist Insurgency has now been reduced to a cattle grazing ground. Photo Gallery 26 Nov, 2023
EDITORIAL: Far-West's potential Sudurpaschim Province is lagging behind in terms of development and economic progress despite the fact that it has abundant natural resources for agricultural development, tourism, herbal farming and livestock rearing. Opinion 14 Jun, 2022
Mt Saipal, a virgin peak, waiting for daring climbers The first attempt to scale Mt Saipal in Bajhang district was unsuccessful. The 7,031-metre tall peak is still not conquered even 70 years after mankind’s engagement with the Himalayan peaks. Nepal 29 Dec, 2021
Farmers fear hunger as floods worsen pandemic woes in western Nepal KATHMANDU: Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Nepali farmer Ganga Bahadur Shahi would go to India for six months a year to work as a labourer, earning money to feed his family of five. This year he came back early to his home in Bhajani... Travel 07 Aug, 2020
China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population, even as it encourages some of the country’s Han majority to have more... Women 29 Jun, 2020
Freed Haliya struggle to make ends meet KANCHANPUR: The freed haliyas (bonded agricultural labourers) in the far-west are finding it difficult to make their ends meet due to the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government to stem the spread of Coronavirus in the country. Haliyas, who... Travel 12 Apr, 2020
Incessant snowfall hits life in far-west region Bajura/Dadeldhura, January 9 Incessant snowfall since last Thursday has hit life hard in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces. Life has been hit hard in Bajura, Bajhang, Darchula, and Dadeldhura of Sudurpaschim Province and Humla, Mugu, Jumla and... Travel 10 Jan, 2020
Earthquake of 4.5 ML hits Lamjung KATHMANDU: An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Nauthar of Lamjung district at around 9:53 this morning. According to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchaur, the co-ordinates of the epicentre are 28.21°N,... Travel 17 Sep, 2019
Nepal Satellite Telecom�s licence scrapped Kathmandu, August 19 Nepal Telecommunications Authority has scrapped the licence of Nepal Satellite Telecom, which is also known as Hello Nepal, for not clearing its tax dues. NST is owned by controversial businessman Ajeya Sumargi, who has often... 20 Aug, 2019
Lack of rainfall dries out paddy saplings in Far-west Province DHANGADI: Paddy saplings planted in various districts of Sudur-Paschim Province including Kailali and Kanchanpur have begun drying up as a result of monsoon not being active in the region. The long dry spell caused by the inactive monsoon has... Travel 31 Jul, 2019
