Deforestation poses threat to wildlife in Myagdi
The existence of the wildlife is in danger, as deforestation is rampant in the upper belt in Myagdi district. A large number of trees have been fallen for medicinal herbs and other resources. Ranger
Kantipur (Nepal)
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Nepal receives 2012 Resolve Award
Nepal has been conferred with the 2012 Resolve Award in recognition of its achievements in health, in particular maternal and neonatal health. Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United
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Nepal winning battle against rhino poachers
In a nation where a civil war and years of political deadlock have stunted prosperity and development, the burgeoning rhino population is one of Nepal's rare success stories. The Himalayan country's
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Suspected bird flu in villages in Gorkha
The local administration in Gorkha has banned import of poultry in the district after more than 200 chickens died in Jaubari and Gokhu VDCs recently. Authorities suspect that bird flu may have killed the
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Three killed, five missing in Indonesian floods
Three people were killed and five missing Wednesday after floods carrying volcanic debris swept through a town in eastern Indonesia, a government official said. "Following heavy rains during the night,
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More than 220 forest fires spread across Nepal
Forest fires have broken out in 225 places across Nepal, officials say, with some communities in remote areas struggling to control the flames. Officials say that the fires - some of which have been
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Melamchi water project’s fate still hanging in the balance
Nobody can say for sure when Kathmandu denizens’ wish to get adequate drinking water supply from the Melamchi River will materialise. There are no solid grounds for predicting that the project will complete
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No evidence that mobile phones harm health: study
There is no convincing evidence that the use of mobile phones damages human health, a "comprehensive" review of scientific evidence said on Thursday. Studies have not demonstrated that the use of mobiles
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Nine die in China coal mine blast
Nine coal miners were killed and 16 injured in a blast at a colliery in northern China on Monday, state media said, the latest accident to hit the notoriously dangerous industry in the country. Four
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Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday off Irian Jaya, the United States Geological Survey said, and the Indonesian disaster mitigation agency said the quake has no
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Nepal nominated for global award on reproductive health
The Global Leaders' Council for Reproductive Health has nominated Nepal for the Resolve Award in recognition of its efforts towards achieving the universal access to reproductive health as sought by the