The claim comes amid worries that the rhododendron forests are depleting fast due to the climate crisis.

Individuals from various districts have bought plots of land in the area to build hotels and resorts.

Chauki Bazaar in Tehrathum used to be full of travellers in the past but is now a shell of a town.

In the past week alone, 62 fever patients who visited the district hospital for treatment tested positive for dengue virus.

Construction of roads, transmission lines and infrastructures, rampant use of forest products and overgrazing are threat to rhododendron conservation.

Farmers with shares in the factory have been demanding that it be revived and operated in a transparent manner.

Shortage of water and a lack of modern agriculture methods and irrigation facilities are main reasons behind the high migration rate.

The Koshi Corridor 220 KV Transmission Line Project, a national pride project, will cut down trees that fall in the area where the transmission lines are set to be installed.

Thirty-five people have been staying in makeshift tents since their houses were destroyed in March 26 fire.

Ministry of Forests and Environment launches five-year action plan to conserve rhododendron species.

The programme has not only helped retain students in community schools but has also managed to attract more students, say school authorities.

Teenjure, Milke and Jaljale, spread over three districts, Tehrathum, Sankhuwasabha and Taplejung, is one of the designated areas for Visit Nepal Year 2020.

According to FECOFUN, authorities cannot construct infrastructure in forestlands owned by communities.

The government had a design to build such towns in 10 places nine years ago. Till date, it has little to show for work.

Every year, the District Coordination Committee receives around 10 to 12 demands for suspension bridges.