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Large cardamom fabric from Taplejung attracts Dehradun buyers

India, April 21 -- Products made from stalks and leaves of large cardamom-such as tea mats, purses, ladies' bags, and even the Nepali flag-have garnered much appreciation. These items, produced in Ph... Read More


Human-animal conflicts rise as development blocks wildlife corridors

Kanchanpur, April 12 -- wildlife conflict has been rising in Kanchanpur district, a southwestern Tarai district in Sudurpaschim province, where a series of incidents have taken a toll on both local re... Read More


Retired Gorkha soldiers in India's Dehradun keep the traditional Naumati music alive

Dehradun (india), April 7 -- In the bustling city of Dehradun in India, the traditional music of Naumati-a set of nine traditional Nepali percussion and wind instruments-echoes during auspicious occas... Read More


More tigers, more conflict, and more challenges as Nepal lacks space and funds for captured ones

Kanchanpur, April 2 -- The management and rehabilitation of captive wildlife in the Sudurpaschim province has become a major challenge due to a shortage of rescue centres. Royal Bengal tigers, an end... Read More


India invites bids to construct Dodhara Chandani dry port in Nepal's far west

Kanchanpur, Jan. 27 -- An Indian government undertaking has formally invited bids to construct the much-touted Dodhara Chandani dry port in Nepal's far west. The project has been in the works for a de... Read More


The sound of tradition

Kanchanpur, Jan. 26 -- Laxmi Rana, now 22, grew up humming songs from her community but never imagined becoming a singer. After completing her SLC (now SEE), her passion for music inspired her to lear... Read More