In Sindhupalchok, the wildfire that erupted in the Liping forest area on Friday has put Rangbusa village at immediate risk. Rangbusa, home to 20 Thami and Tamang families, is now in danger as the fire ...

Blazes are spreading unchecked in Dolakha, Sindhupalchok and Manang forests. Wildlife and settlements under threat.

Its wildlife, which descends to lower altitudes during the cold winter months, has also been affected by the fire.

The commercialised operations are costing the mountain community precious livelihood, eroding their cultural way of life and ...