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Will Karnali students receive textbooks during enrolment drive this year?

Surkhet, April 29 -- As a new academic year begins across Karnali Province, thousands of students are enrolling without certainty that they will receive textbooks on time. Delays in fund releases by s... और पढ़ें


In Humla, residents walk six hours for salt - and still don't get enough

Surkhet, April 27 -- In Nekpa, ward 5 of Chankheli Rural Municipality of Humla, Purna Budha is forced to walk nearly six hours one way just to buy salt. "There is no road access in the village, so we... और पढ़ें


For Humla residents, new road, same old hardships

Surkhet, April 27 -- Residents of Humla, arguably the country's most remote district, complain that a newly opened road link has brought little relief as high fares, unsafe conditions and regulatory g... और पढ़ें


Mountain students to suffer more as off Sundays pile on learning holidays

Surkhet/rautahat, April 19 -- The federal government's attempt to enforce a uniform academic calendar nationwide is likely to face resistance from local governments, as different climatic, social and ... और पढ़ें


Karnali Highway upgrade in limbo, 10 contracts scrapped

Surkhet, April 11 -- delayed upgrade of the Karnali Highway has continued to languish, with authorities scrapping 10 contracts on March 25 after years of stalled progress and repeated non-compliance b... और पढ़ें


Riverbed material processing halt affects construction projects in Lumbini Province

Butwal, April 11 -- Many crusher plants across Lumbini Province have halted production following a directive from the home ministry to immediately shut down illegal units. Many are reported to have be... और पढ़ें


Water crisis worsens for Jajarkot earthquake survivors

Surkhet, April 8 -- Two years after the devastating 2023 earthquake, with its epicentre in Barekot of Jajarkot district, thousands of survivors are trapped in a dual nightmare. While the government's ... और पढ़ें


Bheri Babai diversion project civil works miss third deadline, only 57 percent complete

Surkhet, April 8 -- Civil works under the second phase of the National Pride Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project have missed their deadline for the third time, with only 57 percent physical pro... और पढ़ें


Bheri bridge project stalls for years, leaving key highway link incomplete

Surkhet, April 5 -- Construction of a bridge over the Bheri river, intended to connect Rukum West and Jajarkot under the Mid-Hill Highway, has remained stalled for over a decade. YP Construction Pvt ... और पढ़ें


Karnali has 18,000 MW power potential, but only 10 MW is tapped

Surkhet, March 27 -- kilowatt Hildum Small Hydropower Project has provided electricity to around 2,300 households in Kharpunath rural municipality, including Simkot, the headquarters of Humla. However... और पढ़ें