- Sunday, 17 May 2026
169 pilgrims in four days, setting journey for Kailash Mansarovar
The influx of Indian religious tourists to Mansarovar Kailash has begun with the onset of the rainy season, as evidenced by the arrival of 169 pilgrims in just four days.
Rare red panda spotted in Tilagufa
A rare red panda has been spotted in the Tilagufa area of Kalikot district. The animal was seen in the Rudubanchu area of the Red Panda Conservation Forest in Tilagufa Municipality-10. The red panda, known for its reddish body, black legs and white face, is a rare and protected species found in Nepal’s Himalayan and high hill regions. Locals believe the forests and natural environment of Tilagufa provide a suitable habitat for the species.
Patarasi women fight against menstrual taboo
Women in Patarasi Rural Municipality of Jumla have gradually started abandoning the old tradition that compels menstruating women to stay in a chhuigoth (menstrual hut) during their periods. Most women in the area are now moving towards staying safely inside their homes during menstruation, maintaining hygiene and eating nutritious food. The initiative has also received support from the local government and concerned stakeholders.
13,500 visit Rara in nine months
More than 13,500 domestic and foreign tourists have visited the Rara Lake, one of the famous tourist destinations of Karnali Province, over the past nine months. With the start of the travel season to Rara, the number of domestic tourists has also increased in recent days. According to the office of Rara National Park, a total of 13,545 domestic and foreign tourists visited Rara during the last nine months.
'NC going through hard times'
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Purna Bahadur Khadka has argued that the NC was in one of the toughest times in history.
Every citizen in Karnali deserves insurance service: CM Kandel
People in the remote parts of Karnali Province have no access to insurance service, so it needs expansion, he said, adding that the positive aspiration of Karnali people to insurance should be addressed. According to him, insurance scheme can attract more people once the institutions and individuals providing financial services are trustworthy and financially disciplined.
Two dead in Pyuthan van accident
According to police inspector Hari Bhattarai, information officer at the Pyuthan district police office, the police found the driver of the van and another person dead on spot as the team reached the site upon getting information and that necessary investigation into the case is underway.
Karnali provincial government building 41 suspension bridges
The Karnali Province Government has started the construction of 41 suspension bridges through multi-year contracts.
Sharada stands first in President Running Shield in Salyan
Sharada grabbed 28 medals in total- 12 gold, 10 silver and 6 brass medals to become the first. Chhatreshwari Rural Municipality got 19 medals including 8 gold and stood the second while Bangad Kupinde Municipality stood the third with 32 medals including 7 gold.
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Transport Office Jumla collects revenue of 101.6 million in 9 months
The Transport Management Services Office, Jumla collected revenue worth Rs 101.6 million in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
Sarkegad locals still rely on tuin to cross Karnali
Residents of Rip village in Sarkegad Rural Municipality-2 in Humla’s mid-hill region are still compelled to cross the Karnali River using a traditional cable crossing system, locally known as a tuin, because of the absence of a suspension bridge. Despite federal and provincial government co
Ward Chair arrested on charge of rape
DSP and chief of the Jumla district police office Ravin Babu Regmi said that accused Budha was taken into control on the basis of arrest warrant and that the court has allowed to keep him in custody for five days for further investigation into the case.
Karnali Province Coordination Council meet underway
The 11th meeting of the Karnali Province Coordination Council has begun today in Birendranagar of Surkhet. The meeting is being chaired by Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel.
