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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Urban sanitation in neglect
The Sanitation and Hygiene Master Plan 2011 says the declaration of Open Defecation Free (ODF) areas by providing access to toilets to each households is a key factor in attaining the total sanitation
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Over five mn hit in Bihar floods, toll 160
Around 5.5 million people have been affected due to floods in 20 districts of Bihar , with the death toll going up to 160, official figures showed. With the flood situation remaining critical, thousands
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Bird flu confirmed in three poultry farms of Kavre
Already reeling under the recent outbreak of bird flu virus in Bhaktapur, chicken from three poultry farms in Kavre district have been confirmed with the deadly virus as of Monday. According to the
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Bird flu confirmed in 8 more farms in Bhaktapur
Bird flu has been confirmed in eight more poultry farms of Bhaktapur a day after the government lifted ban on the sales of chicken products. Authorities have been preparing to cull chickens in the infected
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PM’s office orders ban on toys sans label
The Prime Minister’s Office directed stakeholders on Tuesday to ban the import of toys without labels providing details on the manufactured goods and develop a standard for the toxics used in the items.
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Bird flu confirmed in 3 more Bhaktapur farms
Bird flu has been confirmed in three more poultry farms at Jharuwarasi VDC in Bhaktapur. Authorities are culling some 8,000 chickens at three farms belonging to Champapur Hatchery after the strain
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Work on Upper Marsyandi hydro project resumes
After four days of interruption, construction work on the 50-MW Upper Marsyandi Hydropower Project is all set to resume Sunday. Citing lack of security, contractor Sino Hydro had halted the construction
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Bird flu detected in Pokhara
Authorities have confirmed the outbreak of Bird flu in two places of Pokhara in Kaski district. Chickens of Garbuja Fresh House of Lamachaur and the poultry farm of Gharipatan, Regional Animal Service
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Govt launches WB funded $99m project
The government has launched an ambitious Nepal-India Regional Trade and Transport Project (NIRTTP) which is expected to considerably reduce the transport time and logistical costs for bilateral trade between
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Floods, landslides bring misery; 8 dead, 13 missing
At least eight persons died and 13 others went missing in landslides and flood s in different parts of the country on Monday. Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall claimed three lives in Khanichhap