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Election Spotlight: RSP Faces High-Stakes Battles Across Jhapa KATHMANDU / JHAPA, Nepal — As Nepal’s House of Representatives election draws near, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has thrown its weight behind five candidates in the highly competitive constituencies of Jhapa District, Koshi Province. With a mix of political newcomers, seasoned activists, and one nationally known leader, the RSP’s slate in Jhapa — Nisha Dangi (Jhapa-1), Indira Ranamagar (Jhapa-2), Prakash Pathak (Jhapa-3), Shambhu Sushkera (Jhapa-4), and Balendra “Balen” Shah (Jhapa-5) — has drawn intense scrutiny. Their prospects vary widely depending on local demographics, party organization, and the strength of traditional rivals from the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist — UML), and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).  Jhapa-1: Nisha Dangi — A New Face in a Traditional Battleground Nisha Dangi, a current proportional representation (PR) member of parliament fo...

Widespread Snowfall Across Nepal’s Himalayan Region: Impacts on People, Animals, and Agriculture Kathmandu — Heavy snowfall has recently blanketed large parts of Nepal’s Himalayan and high-hill regions, bringing both relief and hardship to communities living at high altitudes. While snow is a seasonal phenomenon in Nepal’s mountains, its increasing intensity and irregular patterns are drawing attention to the vulnerability of people, livestock, and ecosystems that depend on predictable weather cycles. From the far-western Himalayas to eastern highlands, snowfall has affected daily life, disrupted transportation, threatened livelihoods, and reshaped agricultural expectations. Districts Most Affected by Snowfall Snowfall has been reported in many high-altitude and trans-Himalayan districts, including: Far West: Humla, Bajura (upper belts), Bajhang, Darchula Karnali Province: Dolpa, Mugu, Kalikot (higher elevations), Jumla Lumbini & Gandaki highlands: Mustang, Manang...