ITAHARI: Khukuri-making, the livelihood of the Bishwokarma community in Panchkanya-5 of Sunsari district, is at risk. A new rule bans them from entering jungles and felling trees to make charcoal.
Khukuri, a traditional Nepali weapon, is not only gradually losing its appeal, but is also fighting for survival. The district headquarters of Bhojpur was once popular for different varieties of ...
The Nepal government's decision to stop its Gorkhas from joining Indian Army's Gorkha regiments under the Agnipath scheme has severely affected khukuri suppliers in Uttarakhand. With no recruitment of ...