Many have not registered for reconstruction aid. Even those who lack the physical and human resources to build a temporary shelter.

They are accused of murdering a 17-year-old youth in 2009.

The snowfall since Monday morning, however, has elated farmers in the region in hopes of an increase in winter crop production.

Out of 423 schools in Jajarkot, 289 have become uninhabitable or unsafe.

Various health complications triggered by cold are stalking the camps of the displaced.

The arrested are Gorkharaj Shahi alias Kale of Chhayanath-7 and currently living in Banke and Gopal Bahadur Bohara of Chhayanath-6.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Bhimlal Bhattarai accused of abusing a fellow policewoman.

Cases of drug abuse and smuggling have seen a steady rise in Karnali Province in recent years.

Kin of a six-year-old boy from Dailekh who died after he was hit by a motorcycle demand action against guilty.

The arrest was made after the parents of the girl registered a complaint.

Locals of Dolpobuddha, Sheyphoksundo, and Chharkatangsong pay a hefty price for goods transported on mules.

Residents say in all of the municipality’s 16 wards, water is being supplied for just once or twice a week, which is woefully inadequate.

Although cooperatives and microfinance firms started closing from early March, district administration was unaware until depositors filed complaints.

Until a few years ago, contractors would not hire women in construction projects, but that has changed now since most villages are almost devoid of men.

Seventeen pregnant women, mostly between the ages of 15-25 years, lost their lives in the last fiscal year.