In a bid to address the overarching issues related to the environment, forests and climate change in the new federal structure, the Ministry of Forest and Environment has started drafting and amending
Residents of Saptari district have been hit by a shortage of water lately. Groundwater level has dropped after pumping increased in the district over the past few years. The majority of families in Saptari
Settlements in various hill districts in Province 1 have been reeling under water shortage in the recent years as natural springs and groundwater are drying up rapidly. People say natural water sources
Incidents of flood and landslide triggered by heavy rains in Syangja, Mahottari, Sunsari and Sarlahi in the last 48 hours killed at least six people. Three people are missing and feared dead. In Syangja,
The study will assess the status of existing animal life and their habitats in the Chure region that stretches from Ilam in the East to Kanchanpur in the West Aug 26, 2016- A faunal biodiversity study
Hundreds of people have been taken ill with fever and typhoid in Ramechhap after drinking contaminated water. Ramechhap District Hospital has been swarmed with patients coming for treatment for the
The government has formed a four-member committee to conduct a detailed study on the need of a climate change centre. A meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister last
Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa has announced the District Development Committee (DDC), Chitwan, as environment-friendly office. Also the Minister for Federal Affairs and Local Development, Thapa
Water scarcity in a remote village of Doti district has led many of his inhabitants to migrate over the last four decades. Only 35 families remain in Thali these days, but the water trouble of the villagers
Wildfires in different community and national forests including Shuklaphant Wildlife Reserve Area have destroyed over 10,000 hectares of forests. The District Forest Office informed that the fires
