Dailekh, Sept. 4 -- Jaljale, located in ward 1 of Bhairabi Rural Municipality, about nine kilometres from Dailekh district headquarters, is getting a lot of attention following the discovery of natural gas. Located along the Mid-Hill Highway, the area is now cordoned by the Armed Police Force. Despite the restrictions, travellers frequently stop to take photos and videos, even though the site has been largely inactive over the past eight months.

A preliminary study in June found an estimated 112 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Dailekh, a hill district of Karnali province, potentially marking a significant step in Nepal's search for domestic energy sources.

Locals are calling for swift development of the project and prioritisation...