Gandak Area

Health Camp

Nova Nepal Foundation Brings Hope and Healing to Dhorpatan’s Elderly with Free Health Camp

BAGLUNG: On July 28, 2025, the remote and rugged hills of Dhorpatan witnessed a powerful gesture of compassion as the Nova Nepal Foundation, in partnership with Dhorpatan Municipality and Osisara, organized a free health camp specifically for senior citizens. The one-day event brought essential medical services to over 88 residents, many of whom have lived...

Crime

Wife Murdered Over Land Dispute: Hidden for Three Days, Neighbors Alerted After Foul Smell Spread

Pokhara – A squatter settlement. A poor family. Only a husband and wife living in a small hut. Now, the hut stands desolate. The man who brought in a younger wife has now killed her. 58-year-old Jange Sarki, originally from Ribhan in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality–5, Kaski, and his 53-year-old wife Jamuna Nepali, also known as...

Gandaki Province Chief Expresses Condolences on Former Chief’s Demise

Pokhara : Gandaki Province Chief Dilli Raj Bhatta has expressed grief and paid tribute to former Province Chief Prithviman Gurung, who passed away on Saturday morning. Issuing a condolence message, Provincial Chief Bhatt mentioned that he is deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Gurung. “I feel a great loss from the passing of Gurung, a capable...

Former Gandaki Province Chief Gurung Passes Away, Funeral on Sunday

Former Gandaki Province Chief Prithviman Gurung has passed away. The Nepali Congress leader died at 8 AM this morning at his residence in Bharatpur-26, Divyanagar. Gurung, aged 76, had been battling cancer for a long time. He was born on Magh 24, 2006 B.S. in Ward No. 4 of the former Ghalel VDC, now Machhapuchhre...

Agriculture

The Relationship Between Orange Trees and Beetles in Syangja: Beneficial and Harmful Interactions

Sushmita Khadka Syangja district, nestled in the picturesque mid-hills of Nepal, is renowned for its diverse agriculture supported by favorable climatic and soil conditions. Among the important horticultural crops grown here, orange trees (Citrus reticulata– Orange and Citrus sinensis–Sweet Orange) play a vital economic and nutritional role for local farmers. Orange orchards in Syangja not...

Over 200,000 tourists visit Bandipur in a year

DAMAULI: Over 200,000 tourists visited Bandipur in Tanau in 2081 BS. According to the Bandipur Visit Year Secretariat, a total of 210,000 tourists, including 60,000 foreign and 150,000 domestic, reached Bandipur during the year 2081 BS (April 13, 2024 to April 13, 2025). . Since the launch of the Bandipur Visit Year on January 1,...

Photo Feature

Crowds of ‘TikTokers’ in the Mustard Fields of Ratnechaur, Myagdi [Photo Feature]

Myagdi: Until a few years ago, Ratnechaur village, located in Beni Municipality-1, Myagdi, was reliant on red soil and agriculture. Today, it has gained recognition as one of the district’s most famous tourist destinations. From October to January, the area sees a significant influx of both domestic and international tourists. Visitors flock to enjoy the...

Campaign for Humanity

Gandaki Province Chief Bhatta calls for combined efforts to combat human trafficking

Pokhara: Chief of Gandaki Province, Dilliraj Bhatta, has said unified efforts are needed to combat modern slavery and trafficking in persons. During an inauguration of ‘Regional conference against modern slavery and trafficking in persons in South Asia’ organised by the Kopila Nepal today, the Province Chief said human trafficking is a severe social issue and...

Visits

Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on a visit to Nepal, paid homage to the Muktinath temple on Saturday morning. Arriving in Mustang via a Nepal Army helicopter, General Dwivedi performed the ritual of pouring water over his head from the 108 spouts and offered prayers at the Muktinath temple. The Indian Army...

Dhorpatan mayor Nepali arrested in Delhi

Kathmandu, September 27 — Devkumar Nepali, the mayor of Dhorpatan Municipality in Baglung, has been arrested for embezzling funds from cooperative savers. The police confirmed that he was apprehended on Friday in New Delhi, India, by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). AIG Deepak Thapa, head of the CIB, stated that a red corner notice had...

Disaster toll: 73 lives lost in Gandaki province since April

Pokhara, September 25 — In Gandaki Province, 73 people have died due to disasters. Official statistics indicate that since last Baishakh (April-May), 73 fatalities have been reported across eleven districts. Three individuals are still missing, and 82 others are injured. Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey informed that they are receiving treatment in various hospitals. According to...

Cooperative victims hold counter-protest against Rabi Lamichhane in Pokhara

Pokhara, September 23 — As leaders and supporters of the Rashtriya Swotantra Party (RSP) began protesting in support of president Rabi Lamichhane, victims of the Surya Darshan Cooperative also took to the streets in Pokhara. RSP is demonstrating in front of the District Administration Office at Shahid Chowk, where the cooperative victims are also present, chanting...

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