Deforestation poses threat to wildlife in Myagdi
The existence of the wildlife is in danger, as deforestation is rampant in the upper belt in Myagdi district. A large number of trees have been fallen for medicinal herbs and other resources. Ranger
Kantipur (Nepal)
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Chure declared conservation zone
The government has declared Chure as a conservation zone, prohibiting all activities amounting to deforestation, wildlife loss, and excavation of minerals, sand and boulders. Addressing Parliament on
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Govt to amend Land Acquisition Act
The government has started work on amending the Land Acquisition Act to accommodate a provision of compensation based on market rate. Currently, the government is being forced to pay much higher than
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Green respite soon for road users in Capital
The widespread loss of greenery to the ongoing road expansion drive in Kathmandu Valley is set to be reverted beginning with a section on the 2.2km road spanning Maitighar and Tinkune. Trees, shrubs
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Nast launches grant for climate research
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (Nast) launched Climate Change Research Grant Programme in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank on Friday. Nast will distribute USD 500,000 as a grant
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Wildlife movement hampered by vehicles
The Chitwan National Park (CNP) is preparing to implement a provision barring vehicles from stopping on the Gondrang-Tikauli biological corridor in a bid to create a conducive environment for wild animals
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HIV-Aids takes toll on dalit settlement
HIV-Aids has taken its toll on Dalit settlement at Jogbudha VDC in the district. Aids (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency
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Chitwan National Park starts special research on tigers
The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has started research on tiger activities including reproduction from a special way. The park started research with the support from different donor agencies. Assistant
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Rare vulture population up: Study
The number of Oriental White-backed Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), a vulture species that is under the verge of extinction, has increased in the recent years. An annual count performed across the Tarai
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Huge fire spreads at Darchula forest
A huge fire has spread at the Angale community forest at Ward No. 6, the newly-declared Api Municipality (the then Chhapari VDC) adjoining Khalanga, the district headquarters. According to locals, a
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Jaundice Outbreak: Experts blame contaminated water
Consumption of water contaminated with faecal coliform is the major reason behind outbreak of jaundice that has so far claimed 10 lives in Biratnagar, according to experts. Laboratory tests of samples