Deforestation, haphazard construction activities and undue extraction of riverbed materials are responsible, say experts.

The bird sanctuary will play a crucial role in conserving various globally as well as nationally threatened bird species.

Land mafia and timber smugglers claiming stakes on forest resources has led to the loss of forest area in Kanchanpur and Kailali districts.

Around 1,000 people are entering Nepal through the Trinagar border point in Kailali on a daily basis

Encroachment of riverside areas and absence of canals obstruct the flow of water, causing inundation, officials say.

Heavy rains in Kailali flood rivers and streams displacing scores of families.

The Uttarakhand state government has made PCR test mandatory for migrant workers crossing into the state from Nepal through various border points.

Conservationists blame exploitation of forest and riverbed materials in the Chure region for the incidents of floods and landslides occurring frequently in recent years.

Officials at Agriculture Inputs Company say that sales resumed last week but stocks would not last long at any depot or cooperative due to panic buying.

The workers have no source of income and have received no relief from the authorities and social organisations during the ongoing second coronavirus wave.

Every day, 200 to 400 Nepali migrant workers cross the Trinagar-Gauriphanta border into India, according to the Armed Police Force.

Tharuwan/Tharuhat Rashtriya Morcha says it will continue their movement until the government releases all prisoners connected to Tikapur incident and withdraws false cases filed against them.

The contractors have refused to transport goods citing financial losses on the trips they make to the hilly regions.

No health complications reported in Kanchanpur residents.

People who attended the function say they were not allowed to wear anything black, even caps or masks.