Nepal’s key bird sanctuary could lose its Ramsar status if destructive tourism continues.

In the face of severe hardship, they look to the government to revive the wool market and preserve their way of life.

With this, the total number of birds found in Nepal has now reached 899. A group of four birders spotted the cuckoo in the lower Mai Valley area in Ilam.

The golden hues of the setting sun painted the Banganga River in vibrant reds.

Birds travel thousands of miles to Nepal, mainly to breed. Asian koel flies 6,000 miles from Sub-Saharan Africa.

People in Taulihawa and surrounding areas mark the festival with colours and music.

The four-day event, aimed at promoting peace and brotherhood, started with a colourful procession and the lighting of a lamp.

Traders have been underreporting quantities on invoices to avoid higher taxes.

The stamp depicting punch-marked Buddha-era coin showcases Tilaurakot’s historical significance as the capital of the ancient Shakya dynasty.

Patient flow has dropped by half as services at the 50-bed hospital have declined due to long-running leadership crisis and staff shortage.

The pythons spotted on Tuesday have been identified as Burmese pythons. Conservationists say the reptiles might have gathered for mating.

A group of more than 400 ornithologists, nature guides, technicians and bird enthusiasts are busy counting aquatic birds in several parts of Nepal.

But electrocution and stray dogs still remain major threats to these birds.

The number of bird species found in Nepal has now reached 897. With the increasing number of species, Nepal has been a haven for birding.

The therapy involves the gentle tapping of specially shaped wooden tools on body parts.