Chhabi Lal Tiwari

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10 Majhi families to benefit from governments residential program

Published On: August 30, 2017 01:44 AM NPT By: Chhabi Lal Tiwari

PARBAT, August 30: Members of the Majhi community, a tribe that makes a living by fishing, have always struggled to manage two square meals and proper shelter for their family. Poor economic condition has always compelled this tribe to live a miserable life. They have long been living in dilapidated tents and huts which neither can protect them from scorching heat nor from torrential downpour.

After disappointing jobs abroad, migrant workers find orange farming at home more profitable

Published On: August 8, 2017 11:57 AM NPT By: Chhabi Lal Tiwari

PARBAT, Aug 7: Nar Bahadur Paija of Baskharka, Parbat district, spent his five precious years in Malaysia and Qatar as a laborer. Unable to make enough money, he returned to the country and started orange farming. Now, he is earning more than Rs 700,000 every year. He has around 200 orange trees in his field.