The tiger was found dead in a trap set by poachers, say park officials.

This past week has seen incidents of scuffle between Armed Police Force personnel deployed at various border points and those attempting to cross the border.

According to data by the ward office, around 200 daily wage earners in the ward have been severely affected by the lockdown.

Farmers are worried to control the pest because of unavailability of pesticides due to the lockdown.

According to the Forest Act 1993, it is illegal to build infrastructures on forestland. But encroachers have been building structures in Bardiya’s forests for years now.

Silt deposit in the river caused by floods has stopped the water flow in Geruwa, causing a decline in the level of water.

The 435-metre long bridge over the Babai river had caved in even before it was handed over to the government authorities.

Every day, around 50 to 100 domestic and international tourists arrive in the community forest to catch glimpses of rhinos and tigers.

The Bridge Division has been constructing a new two-lane bridge alongside an old one to connect Gulariya with the rest of the district.

Family members claim the victim was abducted, raped and subsequently murdered.

Marriages within the tribe, social stigma, lack of public awareness and cumbersome process to avail of government help are sickening mostly the Tharu community.

Untouchability and caste discrimination may have taken a backseat in public places and platforms, but it is still prevalent on an individual level, say Dalits.

Territorial clashes among the big cats with an increase in their population is leading to their wandering outside the parks

Frantic farmers in most of the districts in Province 5 said if nothing is done, food production may drop

The official opening ceremony of the eight National Games is set for April 18 at the Nepalgunj Stadium but the multi-event meet kicks off with table tennis, wrestling, men’s hockey, squash and tennis matches on Wednesday.