Janak Bahadur Shahi

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Two bombs found at a school in Humla

Published On: July 3, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, July 3: Two bombs have been found at Bageshwori School, Takla in Humla district today.

Divers return after failing to find the remains of jeep that plunged into Karnali River

Published On: June 23, 2019 07:36 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, June 23: A team of divers who had reached Humla to find the remains of the jeep that plunged into Karnali River on Tuesday returned back empty-handed on Friday.

Altitude sickness kills two pilgrims in Mansarovar

Published On: May 30, 2019 10:08 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, May 30: Two Indian pilgrims who traveled to Kailash-Mansarovar via Nepal have died due to altitude sickness in Tibet.

Allure toward tailoring growing in Humla women

Published On: May 15, 2019 09:12 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, May 15: Lakshu Bohora of Thehe village of Humla had grown up seeing only a particular community involved in tailoring occupation. Back then she used to think that it is not something she is supposed to do or would do in future. “I used to work in farms and at home. I did not have any other skill to earn for my family,” reminisces Bohora. “I never considered learning tailoring skills as it was perceived that the occupation was done by a specific caste that was considered untouchable.”

Mystery disease death toll in Humla rises to 10

Published On: April 30, 2019 08:07 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, April 30: A mystery disease, which has been terrorizing the locals of Tanjakot Rural Municipality in Humla for the past three weeks, has killed 10 people so far. More than 200 people are undergoing treatment for the unknown illness.

Even elected representatives use ‘tuin’ to cross Karnali River

Published On: April 7, 2019 07:39 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, April 7: Although  K P Sharma Oli, during his first stint as prime minister in 2015, announced that the ‘tuin’ or rope crossings at rivers  throughout the country would be replaced with bridges within two years, even people’s elected representatives in Humla district  still need to use this perilous device to get to work.

Libraries established in jails of Karnali

Published On: April 7, 2019 05:05 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, April 7: A library with 238 books was established at Humla Jail by the Book Campaign Sub Committee (BCSC) on Saturday. Chief District Officer Dholak Raj Dhakal informed Republica that the library was established with the aim of promoting positive thinking and educating the inmates. The 'Book Campaign' organized by the Community-Police Partnership Program, established the library in Humla after three months since its initiation. A library each was established in the jails of each district of Karnali on Saturday.

Even elected representatives use 'tuin' to cross Karnali River

Published On: April 6, 2019 04:15 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, April 6: Although KP Sharma Oli, during his first stint as prime minister in 2015, announced that the 'tuin' or rope crossings at rivers throughout the country would be replaced with bridges within two years, even people's elected representatives in Humla district still need to use this perilous device to get to work.

Construction of 11 suspension bridges in Humla in limbo

Published On: March 27, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, March 27: Humla residents continue to risk life while crossing rivers in lack of safer bridges. They still depend on risky tuins (a makeshift cable crossing) to cross rivers and reach their destinations.

Lamas of Humla celebrate ‘Mane’ festival with gusto

Published On: February 2, 2019 09:04 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, Feb 1: This typical festival in the mountainous district of Humla is all about worshiping deity, playing drums, dancing, singing, feasting and merrymaking. It is also about wearing unique outfits, decorations and processions. ‘Mane’, the winter festival of the Lama community of Burause village has just got over. But the thrill lives on.

Lamas of Humla celebrate ‘Mane’ festival with gusto

Published On: February 2, 2019 05:05 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, Feb 2: This typical festival in the mountainous district of Humla is all about worshiping deity, playing drums, dancing, singing, feasting and merrymaking. It is also about wearing unique outfits, decorations and processions. ‘Mane’, the winter festival of the Lama community of Burause village has just got over. But the thrill lives on.

Karnali folks still at mercy of ‘tuin’ river crossings for some mobility

Published On: January 20, 2019 07:04 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

JUMLA, Jan 19: Tuins are high-risk contraptions for crossing treacherous rivers in the remote reaches of Nepal. Many people in Jumla and neighboring districts have lost their lives trying to use these primitive facilities. They have no choice but to continue using them for the sake of some mobility.

Indian national beheaded with chopper blade

Published On: August 14, 2018 05:08 PM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

JUMLA, Aug 14: An Indian national has been beheaded by the rear blade of a helicopter in Humla on Tuesday.

Police arrest absconding prisoner, one still at large

Published On: June 8, 2018 11:10 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, June 8: One of the two prisoners who had absconded from District Police Office’s cell was arrested.

Students battle snow in Humla for first SEE paper

Published On: March 22, 2018 01:01 PM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, March 22: The first day of Secondary School Examination (SEE) started from today at 8:00 AM. Six exam centres were allocated for nine hundred and sixty five SEE candidates.

Rafting at Humla-Karnali (Photo feature)

Published On: March 19, 2018 08:36 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

MARCH 19: Karnali Rafting and Adventure Private Limited Kailali collaborating with Humla Rafting and Water travel service started rafting from Humla’s famous pilgrimage Kharpunath Shiva Temple upto Yangchu corner from Saturday.

Humla witnesses snowfall (photo feature)

Published On: March 16, 2018 08:45 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, March 16: Humla experienced heavy snowfall on Thursday. The freezing temperature along with snowfall has affected daily activities of people in the district. However, farmers are happy that the snowfall would help contribute to grow crops and vegetables in the district.

Tara Air plane crashes in Humla, seven injured

Published On: November 29, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, Nov 29: A Twin Otter aircraft belonging to Tara Air crashed on the runway at Simikot Airport of Humla district during a failed takeoff Tuesday morning. Seven passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident.

Jeep airlifted to Humla at a cost of Rs 1 million

Published On: August 9, 2017 02:27 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, August 9: A pick-up jeep was airlifted by a helicopter to Simikot, the district headquarters of Humla, after it was not possible to take the jeep through the road which has opened recently. It took Rs 1 million to airlift the jeep from Surkhet.

Multimedia classes increase students' attendance

Published On: July 31, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Janak Bahadur Shahi

HUMLA, July 30: After introducing multimedia classes instead of day-to-day lecture, Maandhara Higher Secondary School (MHSS) of Kharpunath Rural Municipality has seen an increase in attendance of students.