Fables of River Dolphins
Kurakani Series 2 Over a month ago I was in Bardiya surveying the local people about their fishing practices. Having completed my survey for the day, I wanted to hear…
Along Karnali: Following Picturesque Landscape & Unique Custom
Ever since I first visited Karnali river for assisting survey of Ganges River Dolphin back in 2016, I have been captivated by its beauty and there is no breaking this…
Ganges River Dolphin and Fishery in Nepal
Kurakani Series 1 Recently, I got a chance to be back in Karnali, a place that feels like a second home! The visit made me privy to some local stories…
Gold mining in Nepal: An account from Karnali River
A Sonaha woman washing sediments to collect raw gold
On the banks of major rivers such as Karnali River in Nepal, gold is mined in a primitive way. This involves panning gold or gold mining from river sediments. The…