Kathin Dan is considered one of the most sacred rituals in Theravada Buddhism.

With just 397 in numbers, these elusive big cats face habitat loss and climate threats, but could become a major tourist attraction while helping maintain ecological balance.

Locals say clear weather has offered rare mountain views after years.

By Saturday, over a hundred domestic and foreign tourists visited the Maya Devi Temple. The number rose to around 150 Sunday.

The Glossy ibis breeds in central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before migrating south to India and southeast Asia during winter.

Repeated advertisements for math, science, and English teachers have failed to attract candidates. Underqualified teachers have filled the gaps.

93 babies of the rare crocodile species have hatched successfully at Bardiya breeding centre. Highest number in eight years.

Police say the victims, aged 11 and 12, were swimming in a public pond near their village.

With good habitat and prey availability, Nepal can host up to 500 tigers, say conservationists.

India’s reservations, Nepal’s weak diplomacy blamed as bid to list Buddha’s childhood home fails. Expert say joint nomination with India could have helped.

Citing progress in preservation, the World Heritage Committee has granted a year’s reprieve and plans a monitoring mission to assess the condition of Buddha’s birthplace.

Nutritional rehabilitation centres in various districts have gone without therapeutic milk formulas and fortified flour for months, and caregivers have been relying on improvised substitutes.

Lower fees, regular schedules in Nepal draw applicants from India.

With the addition, Nepal’s total bird count has reached 900.

First nationwide monkey census aims to find ways to reduce conflict and help develop conservation and adaptation plans.