Latest local news
Local Politics
CIAA has caught a local official in Saptari red-handed taking a bribe.
The local chapter of CIAA made the arrest as 50,000 Nr. were changing hands.
Salyan DDC just unveiled the budget for next fiscal year: 2.21 billion Nrs.
The DDC allocates 1.5 billion for “capital expenditure”, 560 million to infrastructure.
Khotang DDC institutes an annual journalism award of 50,000 Nr.
Specifically, the purpose is promote local media and “development-friendly journalism”.
Local Economy
Mustang district receives Rs 28 million as tourism royalty annually.
Expected to rise, the royalty is paid by the government based on number of tourists.
Far-Western Industrial Trade Fair has transactions of 50 million Nr.
Held in Mahendranagar, 150,000 visited the 11 days event. Ostrich farm was major attraction.
Local development trust starts up canyoning in Tanahun district.
It’s a top adrenalin activity – a descend off an 80 m. cliff – started up to boost local tourism.
Farmers’ News
Small-scale farmers are the ones preserving Nepal’s seed diversity
Also globally, small-scale farmers help local seeds survive in the face of hybrids/GMO.
Kathmandu University and South Koreans start organic farming course.
South Korean researchers say Nepal has ideal natural environment for organic farming.
Organic Himalaya: the successful story of an organic farm in Kavre.
He from Germany, she from Singapore, the couple running the farm exports to Singapore.
Youth and culture
Five girls rescued by local anti-women trafficking NGO in Rupandehi.
The girls – hidden on a private jeep – were lured with promises of work in India.
Punctual snake is drawing worshipping crowds in Biratnagar.
The snake leaves its hole precisely at 12 and 2 pm – locals now plan to build a temple.
Miss Nepal 2012 is touring the country to inspire college youth.
A Miss World quarter finalist, she talks about the importance of beauty competitions.
Health and Education
SLC examinees urge government to reduce load-shedding in Myagdi.
Already stressed by the upcoming tests, students lack electrical light to study at night.
Examination materials for upcoming SLC exams reach 72 districts so far.
Three districts still lack materials but are expected to get before tests start next month.
Still 4,7 million textbooks need to be printed for upcoming school year.
The huge delay happens every year – officially due to lack of budget and poor coordination.
People still live longer in urban than many rural areas.
Example: life expectancy in Kathmandu is 82 years as opposed to just 36 years in Jumla.
Technology and Roads
A direct busline opens between Jajarkot in Mid-west and Kathmandu.
It’s operated by four local bus entrepreneur committees.
Another direct busline start between Solukhumbu and Kathmandu.
The new line is run by a handful of local bus entrepreneurs.
