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River encroachment threatens livelihood of Majhi community

Sindhupalchowk, April 28: The indigenous Majhi community, traditionally dependent on fishing, is facing a growing livelihood crisis due to increasing encroachment and environmental degradation of rivers. Batule Majhi, a resident of Bhimtar in Indrawati Rural Municipality–11, represents many in the community whose age-old occupation is now under threat. Unregulated quarrying,