The deceased, a man and a woman, who had eloped and married some three months ago, were found hanging in a tree inside a tea garden in Kanchankawal-4.

The six-lane highway and a ‘friendship bridge’ built over Mechi River are expected to start operation from New Year.

The early warning system sets off a siren after detecting the movement of elephants and also notifies locals through the ‘Hatti Ayo’ mobile application.

The number of elephants in the wild has increased over two-fold since 2008, according to the study carried out by conservationist Dr Ashok Ram.

The trio had left their home on Saturday afternoon together to go for a walk, according to family sources.

Experts say human-wildlife conflict has risen because of encroachment of the bio-corridor by humans over the years.

Squatter settlements along the river banks have been most affected by the floods, police said.

Mechinagar locals encircled the calf, lassoed it and brought it to the ground with a loud thump.

Experts say human-wildlife conflict is recurring because humans are encroaching on the bio-corridor.

The families complain that they have not gotten any support from the government in the treatment of their loved ones.

Betel nut trees provide multiple benefits—everything from leaves to nuts can be sold, farmers say.

According to the District Police Office, eight people have been killed in elephant attacks in the last three years while the number of people dying from illegal electric fences is seven.

As discrimination and deaths continue, experts say law needs amendment to lift the burden of proof off victims.

Three decades ago, the country used to be a major exporter of jute to Europe, and the golden fibre was one of the major sources of foreign exchange.

Covid-19 hospital in Dharan struggling to cope with growing number of patients.