A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems. Environment 12 Mar, 2025
ILO launches second phase of Bridge Project The International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Nepal recently invited key stakeholders to discuss the joint strategy to effectively address forced labour in Nepal, on the occasion of the launch of the second phase of the ILO Project 'From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to Global Action on Forced Labour (The Bridge Project II)'. Business 29 Jul, 2023
'Nepali Army should not be taken as weak institution' Lawmaker Bamdev Gautam has said the Nepali Army should not be taken as a weak agency. Recalling the help and contribution of the institution when the country and people were in need, he said, “One should not make statements randomly about the Nepali Army.” Kathmandu 21 Jul, 2023
Freed kamaiyas still awaiting rehabilitation On Tuesday, according to the Nepali calendar, marked the government’s announcement 23 years ago abolishing the Kamaiya (bonded labour) system, liberating countless individuals from the clutches of landlords. Nepal 19 Jul, 2023
Kumari Bank expands In a bid to expand its services, Kumari Bank Ltd (KBL) has opened its branches in Lalbandi-7, Jaleshwor-2, Gaushala-5, Pokhariya-4 and Kamaiya-11 of Madhes Province and an extension counter in Boje Pokhari, Lalitpur-3 of Bagmati Province. Business 19 Jan, 2023
Kailali fire victims left in a lurch for months Having lost their homes to a fire incident three months ago, dozens of families of freed kamaiyas are still living a difficult life under tarpaulins in Kailari Rural Municipality in Kailali. Nepal 03 Aug, 2022
EDITORIAL - Lackadaisical approach It has been 22 years since the Kamaiyas were liberated from the age-old clutches of bonded labour from the five Tarai districts of the mid- and far-western part of the country, namely Dang, Banke, Bardiya, Kailali and Kanchanpur. But their living condition has not changed even after their emancipation from the traditional system, which was akin to that of modern-day slavery. Opinion 20 Jul, 2022
Rehabilitation of freed kamaiyas incomplete Over two decades after kamaiyas were declared free, their rehabilitation has yet to be completed. Exactly 22 years ago on July 18, the government had declared kamaiyas free. Nepal 19 Jul, 2022
Lives in Kailali-Kanchanpur hit hard by cold wave, sun out of sight for over 2 weeks Foggy weather and cold wave that have stretched for over weeks have adversely affected lives in Kailali and Kanchanpur. Nepal 20 Jan, 2022
Agriculture Bonded Labour conference concludes The Agriculture Bonded Labour National Conference concluded today by issuing a Kathmandu declaration with the demand for liberation of Harawa-Charawa (bonded labourers in the agriculture sector). Nepal 17 Dec, 2021
Municipal areas in Kailali district inundated with monsoon-fed river entering human settlement Incessant rainfall has inundated many places of Godawari Municipality in Kailali. Environment 16 Jul, 2021
Reopening Tikapur airport still a far cry There was a time when Tikapur in Kailali used to see the operation of flights to several destinations, including Nepalgunj, Kathmandu, and other hilly districts in the far west. Environment 14 Jun, 2021
