Kathmandu / September 23: Nepal’s tourism industry has encountered numerous devastating obstacles in the past several years. Persistent political instability has had a direct negative effect on the growth of the sector. However, the promulgation of a new constitution on Sunday has given the beleaguered industry many reasons to cheer. Travel trade entrepreneurs believe that […]
Arghakhachi / September 22: Youths returning from foreign employment have been enthusiastically involved in commercial farming, especially animal husbandry and vegetable farming. Three youths in the district have jointly started a commercial vegetable farm in Karewang. The farm was started on 14 ropani land that had remained barren for years. “In foreign lands we had […]
Oxfam Three months since the first earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, thousands of people still live outside in temporary shelters made of tarpaulins, bamboo, and metal sheets. Living in communal shelters has been challenging especially for women, as they face risks of sexual abuse and difficulty maintaining personal hygiene. The April earthquake and […]