Bheri Babai irrigation, hydropower project pushed back further
The project aims to provide year-round irrigation to 51,000 hectares in two districts and produce 48-megawatt electricity.
The project aims to provide year-round irrigation to 51,000 hectares in two districts and produce 48-megawatt electricity.
Four months ago, the park conducted a monitoring survey, recording 26 rhinos. The last census, conducted in 2022, counted 38 rhinos in Bardiya.
71-year-old man dies after elephant from national park attacks him near his home.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the cub died after the mother abandoned it.
Visitors increase as more people flock to see Bengal tigers and other wildlife.
The second elephant in five days was discovered in a forest area on the border of Jharsaluwa and Badka community forests.
The elephant was discovered dead in a field in Khairar, Bardiya, with natural causes suspected.
The pillion rider sustained critical injuries and passed away during treatment at Bardiya Hospital in Gulariya, the police said.
Four were riding the scooter at the time of the crash.
The rhinos cross into India due to lack of water sources and proper habitats in Nepal, conservationists say. About 20 are thought to have moved.
Vivek Subedi was pursuing a master’s degree, while Suresh KC had travelled to the US through illegal routes 11 months ago.
The 25-year-old man succumbs to injuries at Seti Provincial Hospital.
Residents stay vigilant as wild elephant wreaks havoc in Madhuwan.
The injured are receiving treatment at the District Hospital in Gulariya.
The blaze brought under control with joint effort; damage assessment underway.