Number of migratory aquatic birds decreasing in Chitwan
Conservationists attribute the decline to increasing pollution levels, human encroachment and shrinking water bodies.
Conservationists attribute the decline to increasing pollution levels, human encroachment and shrinking water bodies.
Seven rhinos have died inside the park and its surrounding areas in a period of six months.
Grade 11 students of a private school have accused their computer teacher of touching them inappropriately during class.
Locals in western Chitwan say wild elephants have troubled them for the past few days.
The deaths of the rhinos has brought the total rhino deaths reported in the past five months to five.
The victim was riding a motorcycle along with a pillion when a jeep coming from the opposite direction collided head on. Two people including the pillion were injured in the accident.
Members from the ruling coalition vandalised a vehicle used by the Rabi Lamichhane-led party members for election campaigning, police say.
Plant feeders have infested farms in Madi, Rampur, Argali and Kachal, known as the district's food basket.
The spread of the disease coincides with a dengue outbreak, which has hit the district hard.
The country’s first national park has seen domestic tourism flourish with people from across Nepal visiting the park after Covid restrictions were lifted.
Five people killed themselves in one month by jumping off the bridge into Narayani river. Psychiatrists recommend better physical infrastructure and awareness campaigns to prevent such incidents.
The last three of them were killed in a tiger attack on Monday.
Government revenue and foreign exchange earnings will increase only if foreign tourists come, insiders say.
Only very few of the endangered species grow into adulthood as they have to struggle against various natural and, increasingly, manmade challenges.
All of the incidents of tiger attacks this year have taken place in community forests.