Those freed were among the 71 policemen captured by rebels two months ago in western Nepal.

"I said, 'Are you aware that they declared a state of emergency in western Nepal two weeks ago?' "

At divisional level, he commanded forces during counter-insurgency operations in western Nepal.

There traditional occupation is that of a mason, and according to the their traditions, they originated in western Nepal, where many are still found.

Syangja district has been described as one of the most disaster prone areas in western Nepal.

In western Nepal, Damai came to be used only lately.

Magars are martial people that first established their kingdom in present day western Nepal.

Maoists are active throughout western Nepal - check the security situation before you travel.

Few people use the crossing at Nepalganj in western Nepal.

People are living in fear, and by no means only in western Nepal.