Govt pledges to protect Fewa and Rupa lakes
The government has drawn its attention towards the increasing pollution and uncontrolled spread of invasive plant species at Fewa Lake in Kaski district, one of the major tourist destinations. A meeting
Kaski
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Mine dispute worsens
POKHARA: The ongoing dispute between crusher and sand mining entrepreneurs and Kaski DDC over contract for the extraction from Bharatpokhari and Nirmalpokhari in Kaski has worsened of late. While locals
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Call of nature? Kathmandu lacks answer, Has one public toilet for about 65‚000 people
KATHMANDU: There have been some praiseworthy achievements so far when it comes to making various districts an open defecation free zone. But as far as Kathmandu is concerned, scenario is rather bleak.
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Hyena at risk of extinction, its protection stressed
Hyena, a protected wildlife, is at the risk of extinction of late, according to a study. Unchecked poaching of hyena and smuggling of its organs has posed a threat. According to a study on the status
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Anti-filariasis campaign to be launched in 40 districts
A mass drug administration program is to be undertaken in 40 districts of the country beginning February 8 under the Elephantiasis Control Program. The program would be conducted in two phases. In the
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Open-defecation free zone declared
Panchthar was declared the first open-defecation free district of the eastern region today. Attending a function organised at district development committee’s open stage today, CA member Ganesh Kambang
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WB approves US$ 150 million for rural transport, irrigation
The World Bank (WB) has approved US$ 150 million for two projects designed to help improve connectivity and raise agricultural productivity across rural Nepal. The project, Strengthening the National
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South Asian sanitation conference starts tomorrow
The South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN) to be held for the first time in Nepal will begin on Tuesday with the declaration of Bhaktapur as an “open defecation free (ODF) district”. President
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Blow to lake conservation bid
Efforts to conserve lakes in the district have been affected due to a lack of an authorised body to look into the matter, stakeholders say. There are nine lakes—two in Pokhara sub-metropolis and seven