Taller plants in warming Arctic could speed up climate change
The tundra is a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region of Europe, Asia, and North America where the subsoil is permanently frozen – or that,...
Watershed conservationist Palikheh wages lone battle in Dharan
Itahari: Krishna Narayan Palikhe, a former deputy mayor of Dharan, is widely known as watershed conservationist. His battle and campaign to save Sardu Jaladhar (watershed)...
Breaking age-old barriers
Starting an enterprise has not only given Muna Odh a lifeline out of poverty, but also hardened her resolve to help others from the...
Diverse wild species vital for healthy agricultural production
World Food Day on 16 October reminds us that 821 million people in the world are undernourished and that sustainable agriculture requires mainstreaming of biodiversity.
Farmers...
Landslides push water sources away
KATHMANDU: The water sources are getting dried and shifting away due to the annual landslides.
After use of bulldozers to construct roads, the deforestation is...
Seven storey Nuwakot palace standing on wooden support
KATHMANDU: The reconstruction of seven-storey historical palace of Nuwakot is yet to begin though China pledged to reconstruct three years ago.
The palace was observed...
Pay special attention to road safety during festival
The biggest Hindu festival has already started. An increasing number of people have been leaving Kathmandu valley for Dashain celebration with their families. According...
House sub-committee recommends removing restrictions on import of sugar
Kathmandu - A sub-committee formed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Federal Parliament has recommended directing the Finance Minister to scrap the...
Model Water ATM released
Kathmandu : First of its kind, a model of water ATM has been made public at the initiative of the Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Ltd...
Goats arrive in Kathmandu valley for Dashain (see in pictures)
Kathmandu-- As Dashain approaches, he-goats, mountain goats and sheep have been brought to Kathmandu valley. In the street, we can see trades selling animals...
