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Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah has said that the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli region were not merely a tragedy for Nepal but a warning of the kind of catastrophe the world could face in the future due to the growing impacts of climate change. Addressing the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Shah said Nepal had experienced the devastating consequences of the Bhote Koshi floods firsthand and urged the international community to take the… Read More...

The Bhotekoshi flood, described as a “Himalayan tsunami,” has claimed the lives of 1,410 people, while 5,130 others remain missing. Search and rescue operations for those still unaccounted for are continuing, while those injured in the disaster are receiving treatment. With such a massive loss of life and property, the disaster is being described as the largest Himalayan tsunami Nepal has experienced so far. Nepal, a country dominated by the high Himalayas, has experienced similar disasters in the past. On… Read More...

Betravoti Bazaar is a historic marketplace with both religious and historical significance. The area is associated with the Nepal–Tibet war and is also regarded as a sacred site. The Betravoti River, which flows through the area, is considered a holy river and is revered as a religious pilgrimage site known as Uttar Gaya Dham. A fair used to be held along the river near the Ram Temple during Kuse Aunsi, the Hindu festival observed to honor fathers and ancestors. Besides… Read More...

A two-day Gharpajhong Climate Change Conference began Tuesday in Jomsom, Mustang, with participants calling for climate justice and compensation for losses caused by climate change. Organized by Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, the conference brought together representatives from 431 local governments and 41 District Coordination Committees, with more than 2,000 participants. Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary inaugurated the event. Addressing the opening session, speakers said Nepal, despite contributing very little to global carbon emissions, is suffering severe human and economic… Read More...

A two-day national climate change conference focusing on the impacts of climate change on the Himalayan region has begun in Jomsom, Mustang. The conference, organized by Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, was inaugurated by Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary, who unveiled a balloon bearing a world map. The conference is being attended by heads and chairpersons of 431 local governments and 41 District Coordination Committees from across the country, along with climate experts. Discussions are focusing on the… Read More...

Nuwakot: Dogs and cats in Wards No. 4, 7 and 9 of Nuwakot, areas affected by the Bhote Koshi flood on Bhadra 10, have been vaccinated against rabies. Himalayan Animal Rescue Team (HART) Pokhara traveled from Pokhara to the flood-affected areas to provide treatment to sick livestock and vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. The group also reached areas including Dhunge Bazaar, Tupche and Chapko Phedi of Bidur Municipality, where it provided necessary medicines to sick cows and buffaloes, said… Read More...

A Tourist Information Centre and Souvenir House, led by the Conservation Area Management Committee, has come into operation at the Tangting Youth Club building in Tangting, Kaski. The centre will provide visitors with information about Tangting’s culture, homestays, natural beauty, wildlife and conservation. It will also display and sell local products and handicrafts, supporting local women and the village economy. Local leaders welcomed the initiative. Himal Gurung, Chair of Tangting Youth Club, said the youth are ready to take responsibility… Read More...

In a country, well-knowned for tigers, rhinos, and snow leopards, frogs rarely make the headlines. Policymakers often overlook them, and the media rarely highlight these small, unnoticed species. Yet in the quiet streams of Nepal’s mid-hills and high mountains, one young conservationist is changing that. Suman Sapkota, a wildlife ecologist based in Kathmandu, is emerging as a leading voice in frog and amphibian conservation. Holding a Master’s in Zoology (Ecology and Environment) from Tribhuvan University, Sapkota built a strong academic… Read More...

A nine-day waste-to-handicraft training program has been successfully completed in Tangting village of Kaski district, empowering local women while promoting waste reduction and wildlife conservation. The training involved 15 women from economically vulnerable and marginalized communities. The program trained participants to convert plastic waste into useful household items and souvenir products. According to trainer Shobha Kumal, the women learned to create items that can be sold to tourists visiting Tangting, helping them earn income from recycled materials. Local representative Hima… Read More...

The Third Nepal Bird Festival, which began on Monday in Lumbini, has brought together ornithologists, conservationists, nature guides, and wildlife photographers from Nepal as well as from Bhutan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, India, and other countries. More than 200 bird researchers and conservation professionals from various districts across Nepal have arrived in Lumbini to participate in the festival. During the festival, experts highlighted that out of the 903 bird species recorded in Nepal to date, 19 percent birds are currently… Read More...