Food crisis afflicts Limi Valley in Humla, delegation reaches Simkot for help

Braving a long journey through hostile snowcapped mountains and rugged terrain, a delegation of 25 residents from Limi Valley arrived in Simkot, the district headquarters of Humla. With alarming food scarcity problems at all of Limi’s three high-altitude villages, Halji, Jang and Til, the group led by the Namkha Rural Municipality –Ward No. 6 Chairperson Paljor Tamang have come to Simkot to table their concerns.

Second iron ore mine discovered in Baitadi

A second iron ore mine has been discovered in Baitadi. According to Gagan Singh Dhami, chairman of Ward No. 1 of Sigas Rural Municipality, the mine was discovered at Loharpani near Sugarkhal in the ward.

Rescue centre in Annapurna area faces budget crunch

The rescue centre of the Annapurna Circuit, one of busiest trails in Nepal, has not been able to work effectively, as was envisioned. Established about two years ago with the object of minimising risks and protecting trekkers and mountaineers within the region, the centre is currently plagued with budgetary issues.

Counseling key to mitigate suicide

The cases of suicide are on the rise in Nepal. The data show that 17 suicides took place per day during the last fiscal year. According to the figures provided by Nepal Police, 6,241 cases of suicide were reported in 2019/20; 5,754 in 2018/19; 5,397 in 2017/18; 5,124 in 2016/17 and 4,680 in 2015/16.

Water Abundance

After a protracted delay, the parched Kathmandu residents are all set to quench their thirst with the water from the Melamchi River. The Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) has indeed achieved a major goal of supplying water to the capital after almost two decades of its first commencement.

Alarming Level Of Air Pollution

Over last few days, the Kathmandu Valley has witnessed the worst air quality of recent times among cities in the world. Air Quality Index (AQI) in many parts of Kathmandu crossed its hazardous level for few days in the last week posing a serious threat to the health of the millions. The reasons for such a dangerous level of air quality in the valley are many and include mix of weather, vehicular emission, industrial pollution, and uncontrolled seasonal wildfires.

A Trip To Bhattedanda

This piece of writing is dedicated to those who want to leave their home and stay overnight outside the city to know much about the world as Thomas Fuller says: “He that travels much knows much”.

CBS all set to conduct happiness survey

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) is conducting a happiness survey to measure the level of pleasure and prosperity among Nepali people as envisioned by the Fifteenth Plan (2019-2024) of the country.

Myanmar junta orders internet blackout as more pro-democracy protesters are detained

Myanmar's military junta has cut all wireless internet services until further notice, in what appears to be part of a concerted effort to control communications and messaging in the Southeast Asian country.

Prez meets Jhala Nath Khanal at his resident Dallu

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari today met the former prime minister Jhala Nath Khanal at his resident Dallu.