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Snow leopards in Nepal: Rare predators of high Himalayas

Lumbini, Oct. 23 -- Snow leopards have carved out their habitats, from the frigid heights of the Himalayas to the vast highland plains. Rarely seen by humans, this elusive predator inspires both fear ... Read More


Global heritage experts call for peace from Buddha's birthplace

Lumbini, Oct. 19 -- Heritage experts and conservation scientists from around the world have pledged to promote peace through the effective use of cultural heritages. The commitment was made at the end... Read More


After a tense week, Lumbini heads for normalcy as tourists return

Lumbini, Sept. 16 -- After a tense week marked by Gen Z protests demanding political reforms, Nepal's spiritual heartland, Lumbini, is witnessing a gradual revival. The birthplace of Lord Buddha is g... Read More


Glossy ibis sighted in Kathmandu Valley after 181 years

Lumbini, Sept. 8 -- Birdwatchers have recorded the sighting of the Glossy ibis, locally called sano sawari, in the Kathmandu Valley for the first time in nearly 200 years, rekindling excitement among ... Read More


Baby Ghariyals in Bardiya are a sight to celebrate

Bardiya, Aug. 15 -- The Crocodile Breeding Centre in Bardiya National Park is bustling with life. Ninety-three baby gharials, barely two months old, are turning the facility's ponds into a lively spec... Read More


Two boys drown while swimming in public pond in Kapilvastu

Kapilvastu, Aug. 14 -- Two boys drowned while swimming in a public pond in Krishnanagar Municipality-7, Sukhrampur, on Thursday afternoon. According to the Kapilvastu District Police Office, the inci... Read More


In Buddha's birthplace, disquiet is growing

Lumbini, Aug. 1 -- Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and a global symbol of peace and compassion, is now steeped in agitation and unrest. Once a tranquil haven for pilgrims, tourists and devot... Read More


Tigers thrive, conflicts decline in Nepal

Bardiya/chitwan, July 29 -- As the world marks Global Tiger Day on Tuesday, Nepal has a rare conservation success story to share. Not only has the country nearly tripled its tiger population over the ... Read More