Biting cold afflicts Musahar people

December 28, 2023 11:02 am

MADHYABINDU (Nawalparasi), Dec 28: The Musahar community of Devchuli Municipality-2 is suffering from biting cold with the dipping mercury. There are nearly 113 Musahar households, which survive on daily wages. It is one of the most backward communities in the country. Local Shanti Musahar said, "We have neither clothes nor food to brave the severe cold."

The sorry state of Majhis and Musahars

September 16, 2018 09:57 am

CHITWAN, Sept 16: A Majhi couple, Bhola and Chhangurai from Khairahani Municipality-10 on Friday spent hours trying to catch fish and ghonghi (snails) in Budhi Gandaki River. By evening, they were able to collect around a kilogram for their dinner. At home, there had some rice and pulse to cook.