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Monkey menace reaches Kathmandu as Nepal debates control, conservation and coexistence
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (954+ words) Time taken to read: 7 Minute KATHMANDU: The growing monkey menace is no longer limited to Nepal's villages. In recent years, the problem has spread into the capital Kathmandu, affecting residential areas and religious sites alike. Around major heritage areas such…...
President calls for promoting environmental conservation and nature-friendly lifestyles
1+ week, 1+ day ago (282+ words) In a message issued on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, President Paudel said, "In line with the understanding that development and environmental protection are complementary to each other, I sincerely urge all concerned to embrace nature-oriented lifestyles and advance…...
Parsa National Park forms dedicated "Wildlife Rescue Team
4+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) BIRGUNJ: Parsa National Park has established a dedicated "Wildlife Rescue Team" to ensure the rapid rescue and treatment of injured wild animals within and around the protected area. Previously, wildlife rescue operations in the park depended on teams dispatched from…...
Dr. Chiranjibi Prasad Pokharel appointed Member-Secretary of National Trust for Nature Conservation
4+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) KATHMANDU: Dr. Chiranjibi Prasad Pokharel has been appointed as the Member-Secretary of the National Trust for Nature Conservation. Minister for Forests and Environment and Chairperson of the Trust, Gita Chaudhary, appointed Dr. Pokharel effective from May 12 until further notice. Dr....
Wild buffaloes of Koshi Tappu face growing genetic threat
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (434+ words) Wild buffaloes in Koshi Tappu. SUNSARI: The vast grasslands and wetlands of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, is a protected area in the Terai of eastern Nepal covering 176 km2 (68 sq mi) of wetlands in the Sunsari, Saptari, and Udaypur districts, are home to…...
Red panda conservation awareness programs underway in Nepal's high Himalayan regions
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (241+ words) KATHMANDU: Conservation efforts for the endangered red panda are being intensified in Nepal's high-altitude Himalayan regions, according to the National Trust for Nature Conservation. The organization has been conducting awareness programs in coordination with local governments across the Annapurna Conservation…...
Minister Chaudhary stresses biodiversity conservation
2+ mon, 23+ hour ago (216+ words) Minister for Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary speaking at a program in Kathmandu/RSS KATHMANDU: Minister for Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has underscored the need to conserve biodiversity and plant resources while promoting the utilization of forest products for…...
Make Chure conservation a major election agenda
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) Time taken to read: 3 Minute SIRAHA: With the House of Representatives (Ho R) election approaching, forest and environment advocates, along with local residents, have urged political parties and candidates to make conservation of the Chure region a central election agenda. Environmentalist…...
Endangered gharial rescued from fishing net in Chitwan as threats to river habitat persist
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (613+ words) Time taken to read: 5 Minute CHITWAN: A critically endangered gharial crocodile, estimated to be around 10 years old, was rescued from a fishing net in the Budhi Rapti River near Chitrasari Bridge in Ratnanagar Municipality-8, Chitwan National Park, highlighting the continuing…...
Number of bird species in Gulmi reaches 355
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) Time taken to read: 3 Minute GULMI: The total number of bird species recorded in Gulmi district has reached 355 following the discovery of 30 new species during a recent bird census conducted by the Nepal Bird Conservation Association (NBCA). The new species…...