Two of five electric buses are in operable condition; remaining three under repair.

The elusive migratory bird from the frozen north was spotted along the Narayani River on Saturday.

Restrictions imposed after clash in Maharajganj Municipality and surrounding areas withdrawn as security situation stabilises.

Authorities say normalcy is gradually returning in Maharajganj after a community dispute triggered violence and left 23 injured, but restrictions remain in force as talks continue.

Camera traps confirm three Bengal tigers in the two hilly districts, beyond their usual range in the Tarai.

Archaeological evidence confirms Tilaurakot’s urban sophistication dating back to the eighth century, yet poor connectivity and weak policy links with Lumbini leave the historic district struggling with poverty.

In this neglected and impoverished Tharu settlement in Kaplivastu, people must make long treks for even basic services like schools, healthcare and markets.

Conservationists say parties prioritise vote-winning projects and ignore the long-term benefits of conserving biodiversity.

Ravina Khan, once a frontline combatant, now campaigns door-to-door on a shoestring budget, seeking to represent the poor and marginalised after being sidelined by her party.

Conservationists warn the deaths threaten scavenger birds that play a vital role in keeping the environment clean.

Organisers said the two-day conference will bring together Buddhist scholars, monks, nuns, gurus and religious leaders from more than 40 countries.

A nationwide census conducted last month shows populations have dropped in major wetlands. Experts cite habitat loss and human threats.

During last elections, ‘midi bhai’ from Jhugagaun in Kapilvastu went viral after wearing a police uniform and jokingly telling his friends not to fear the law.

140,969 foreigners visited the area in 2025, up 26 percent compared to 2024. But tourism entrepreneurs say Lumbini has gained little economically.

The annual count helps track population trends, distribution and emerging risks to water birds while engaging local communities in conservation.